Day 4 in the trial of Richard Allen, accused in the 2017 murders of teens Abby Williams and Libby German, follow tracks of hikers who saw a suspect, video from Libby’s phone and more from crime scene
I can not speak to the law, but as to allowing the public access to a trial, this judge seems to be totally out to lunch. Media today is much more than traditional newspapers and TV. Podcasters and other social media outlets may actually have more reach than traditional news media. It it time to recognize that and work out a rotating system to give them more access. Additionally, if any case in recent memory screamed for cameras in the courtroom, this one does the most. It is time for this judge to modern up her techniques when it comes to the media. At least allow for an overflow room of non-traditional media to view the proceedings.
Why do they not directly ask the witnesses whether the person seated in front of them is the person they saw on the trail?
If non-traditional media held itself to the same standards as traditional media, I might agree. But not all do.
I can not speak to the law, but as to allowing the public access to a trial, this judge seems to be totally out to lunch. Media today is much more than traditional newspapers and TV. Podcasters and other social media outlets may actually have more reach than traditional news media. It it time to recognize that and work out a rotating system to give them more access. Additionally, if any case in recent memory screamed for cameras in the courtroom, this one does the most. It is time for this judge to modern up her techniques when it comes to the media. At least allow for an overflow room of non-traditional media to view the proceedings.