PrimeTime Live's use of hidden cameras, test patients not fraudulent, court finds

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The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled in Desnick v. American Broadcasting Cos. that the lower court was incorrect to dismiss libel charges based on a news story on the Desnick Eye Centers but was correct to dismiss the fraud, invasion of privacy and other charges. The suit was filed as a result of a "PrimeTime Live" story that claimed the doctors were suggesting cataracts surgery when none was needed for test patients with hidden cameras. The Court would not dismiss the libel charge because it was too earlier in the trial to determine that the statements could not cause damage.

United States, Cases, Surgery, Cataract, Cataract extraction, Investigative reporting, Prime Time Live (Television program)

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Missouri Supreme Court opens doors to cameras

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Missouri has decided to permit cameras in its courtrooms, as part of a two-year experiment in educating the public about the court system. South Carolina is expanding its experimental use of cameras after a six-month test in a county circuit court into its supreme court and court of appeals. Mississippi may open its courts to cameras, pending the outcome of a case which is challenging the state's judicial conduct rule that prohibits judges from allowing cameras to be used. Mississippi, Indiana and South Dakota are the only states that do not permit cameras to be used in courtrooms.

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More states OK use of cameras in courtrooms

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Virginia, South Carolina and Vermont have joined other states in permitting or, at the least, recommending permitting use of cameras in their courtrooms. Virginia has passed legislation allowing cameras in most of their courts permanently after a five-year experiment. South Carolina, after a six-month experiment, has recommended expanding use to more courts. Vermont's study lasted three years and is recommending camera use be permanent.

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