Counsel: [Cough. Inaudible question.]
Judge: I certainly do not want to interfere with any juror who wants to be interviewed once I release them.
Counsel: [Inaudible comment.]
Judge: The jurors were made aware the questionnaire would never be public—it's a very unusual request to ask me to violate my promise to the jury.
Her laugh summons visions of a hurtling gavel. Hope the guy has quick reflexes.
Counsel: The public had a right...
Judge: My word is my bond.
Counsel: (Inaudible statement.)
Judge: What case? No Supreme Court case advises it should be made public.
Counsel: [Inaudible statement.]
Judge: I have no intention of preventing reporters from doing their job. My job is to preserve the system of justice and the jury's privacy.
Counsel: [Inaudible question.]
Judge: Cameras are not allowed in the courthouse.
Counsel: [More.]
Judge: What possible relevance? What possible relevance does the face of a juror have on the public? Besides to help sell newspapers.
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