Criminal law; grand jury leaks

Article Abstract:

The ruling of the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit in the case dealing with leaks about Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's investigation of Pres Bill Clinton emasculated the procedure most likely to deter violations of Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e). This is the rule governing the confidentiality of grand jury investigations. Only an effective investigative procedure can deter violations of this rule. The court did, however, acknowledge that truthful blanket denial was a remedy for any disadvantageous consequence of permitting discovery and an adversarial evidentiary hearing.

Investigations, Media coverage, Criminal justice, Administration of, Administration of criminal justice, Grand jury, Grand juries

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Computer animation tutors jury; in complex litigation, high-tech graphical presentations help the jury understand difficult issues

Article Abstract:

Computer-generated graphics presented properly can help juries to understand and make decisions about complex issues and challenging litigation. In Fonar v General Electric, both sides together chose an unbiased expert to explain the basic scientific ideas, using computer-generated animation, live-action video, and photographs, all stored on video laser disc. Such techniques demand careful preparation from the very start of the liigation process, constantly keeping in mind the intent of educating the jury.

Management, Usage, Trial practice, Evidence, Expert, Expert evidence, Computer graphics

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