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Michigan Judge Bans Cameras in High Profile Murder Trial

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A circuit judge in Michigan banned all cameras from the courtroom in a high profile murder trial about to get underway in Detroit.   There will be 15 seats available to the public. “The right of access is the right to attend,”  not photograph,  Judge Diane Druzinski said in rejecting a motion by two television stations to allow pool coverage. She said the ban would curb sensationalism.   (12/7/07)

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