Tyler Robinson - Court Ruling Denying Motion to Exclude Cameras; Standing Order on Electronic Media Coverage
Judge Tony F. Graf, Jr.’s ruling denying the defense motion to bar still photographers, TV cameras, and microphones from the courtroom for the duration of the case, together with a Standing Order setting deadlines and procedures for electronic-media-coverage requests. The court held a categorical ban is not allowed under Utah law.
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- Utah Provo District Court
Key excerpts
Page 1
“Because Defendant has not shown that a categorical ban on electronic media coverage for all proceedings in this case is allowed by Utah law, Defendant’s motion is respectfully denied.”
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“His base findings reveal that 99 percent of community members recognize the case and 64 percent believe Defendant is guilty based upon what they have heard, read, or seen in the media. (court’s summary of Dr. Bryan Edelman’s survey of 200 Utah County residents)”
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“News reporters are required to file requests for electronic media coverage of court proceedings at least 14 days before the scheduled proceeding... If a party seeks to suspend or restrict electronic media coverage of a court proceeding, the party must file a motion under rule 4-401.01 no later than 10 days before the proceeding.”