1989-03-24 Comments of Star Tribune.pdf - Minnesota Judicial Branch
1989-03-24 Comments of Star Tribune.pdf - Minnesota Judicial Branch
1989-03-24 Comments of Star Tribune.pdf - Minnesota Judicial Branch
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12. The representatives <strong>of</strong> the media who testified before the<br />
Commission spoke very positively and with every appearance <strong>of</strong> sincerity<br />
about their sense <strong>of</strong> public responsibility and the conduct that can be<br />
expected <strong>of</strong> them in connection with courtroom proceedings. They asserted<br />
that they have grown in “maturity” since earlier trials such as the<br />
Hauptmann, Sheppard and Estes cases and that they are for the most part<br />
responsible people. They appear to recognize an obligation <strong>of</strong> self-<br />
discipline and assert that rules and guidelines such 3s those proposed<br />
by the Petitioners would give the presiding judge adequate authority to<br />
prevent excesses, maintain proper decorum and provide adequate protectLcn<br />
to the participants in the courtroom proceedings. Eieverthe: Lss, rather<br />
strong evidence <strong>of</strong> real lapses in good taste and in concern for the<br />
sensibilities <strong>of</strong> individuals was brought to the attention <strong>of</strong> the Co~.issLon<br />
including specific evidence <strong>of</strong> rather poor taste directed against the<br />
presiding judge when rulings adverse to the medLa were made by him.<br />
13. Opponents <strong>of</strong> television and audio coverage <strong>of</strong> trial court pro-<br />
ceedings incltlding those who filed statements with the Commission, those<br />
who appeared in person as “Interested ?arties” and witnesses invited by<br />
such interested parties expressed sincere and earnest concern that the<br />
presence <strong>of</strong> television and audio equipment in the courtroom and the kno: