Cameras in courts
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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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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. -
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.…