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Judge finds court can restrict how trial footage is used
A Kentucky Appeals Court judge said yesterday that the judge overseeing a high-profile murder case acted properly when she allowed…Categorized in Prior restraint -
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Minn. pilot program to test cameras-in-courts policy
The Minnesota Supreme Court has approved a "pilot project" to allow cameras in courtroom proceedings, with a judge's approval. "This pilot project…Categorized in Court access -
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Minn. judges allow cameras in court for Senate battle
Advocates of allowing cameras in Minnesota courtrooms won a notable battle this week, when a three-judge panel presiding over the disputed U.S. Senate…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Hearing in file-sharing case postponed for appeal
A pretrial hearing in an Internet file-sharing case has been postponed this week while one side, the Recording Industry Association of…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Judge approves Web coverage of hearing
A federal judge in Massachusetts agreed this week to allow live Internet streaming coverage of a Jan. 22 motions hearing in…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Cameras a bit more welcome in Arizona courts
The Supreme Court of Arizona has loosened its restrictions on cameras in courtrooms, issuing an order Tuesday that requires judges to make…Categorized in Court access -
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Man gets probation for filming court hearing on his cell phone
In an impromptu case of new media meeting traditional courtroom rules, a North Carolina man was found in contempt after he…Categorized in Newsgathering -
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Senate Judiciary Committee passes Sunshine Acts
The Senate Judiciary Committee met today to discuss seven pending bills, four of which have to do with open government.Categorized in Freedom of information -
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Neutered cameras bill limps out of committee
Incredibly and inexplicably, camera coverage of federal courts continues to be shot down because of baseless speculation and misinformation. Sen.…Categorized in Court access