BuckyB93 wrote:I would say yes. I could be wrong but I don't think Federal court trials can be televised. I think State court trials can and can't but I think it depends on the state. Again, I could be wrong.
https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/judicial-administration/cameras-courts/history-cameras-courts
"The following is the current policy for cameras in trial courts:
A judge may authorize broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom and in adjacent areas during investitive, naturalization, or other ceremonial proceedings. A judge may authorize such activities in the courtroom or adjacent areas during other proceedings, or recesses between such other proceedings, only:
1) for the presentation of evidence;
2) for the perpetuation of the record of the proceedings;
3) for security purposes;
4) for other purposes of judicial administration;
5) for the photographing, recording, or broadcasting of appellate arguments; or
6) in accordance with pilot programs approved by the Judicial Conference.
When broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing in the courtroom or adjacent areas is permitted, a judge should ensure that it is done in a manner that will:
1) be consistent with the rights of the parties,
2) not unduly distract participants in the proceeding, and
3) not otherwise interfere with the administration of justice."
https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/judicial-administration/cameras-courts/history-cameras-courts
