Abstract
The Supreme Court recently held in Chandler v. Florida, that absent a showing of actual prejudice, it is not per se unconstitutional to televise trials over the objection of the defendant. This decision has a direct bearing on state court procedures, as over one-half of the states currently permit television coverage of trials in one form or another. However, sheer numbers supporting a proposition do not make that proposition "right", nor does a Supreme Court decision upholding its constitutionality imply an unqualified stamp of approval. In fact, previous Supreme Court decisions have overturned convictions because the defendant's right to a fair trial had been violated as a result of media coverage of his case.
Recommended Citation
Robert J. Fuoco,
The Prejudicial Effects of Cameras in the Courtroom,
16
U. Rich. L. Rev.
867
(1982).
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