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Georgia Supreme Court Asked to Allow Cameras at Police Trial

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· Story link The Savannah Morning News and WTOC-TV asked the Georgia Supreme Court to either immediately allow cameras at…

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The Savannah Morning News and WTOC-TV asked the Georgia Supreme Court to either immediately allow cameras at the trial of a former police officer charged with sexual assault, or to delay the trial until a hearing on the cameras issue could be held. The trial court judge turned down the media request for cameras, saying the court room is too small and cameras would be a distraction. (9/9/05)

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