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NY Judge Will Allow Cameras in Most Cases Despite Rebuke

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· Story link Saying that “anything that limits public access should be strictly interpreted,” a trial court judge in New…

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Saying that “anything that limits public access should be strictly interpreted,” a trial court judge in New York said he would continue to allow cameras in his courtroom in most situations despite a rebuke from an appellate court. Judge Patrick J. McGrath said the provision of state law cited by the appellate court applied only to proceedings where subpoenaed testimony is taken. (10/31/05)

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