Former US President Donald Trump's lawyers have told a New York judge that they oppose media outlets' requests to broadcast his upcoming arraignment on Tuesday. The request, which includes broadcasting live footage and audio of the proceedings, would create a "circus-like atmosphere" and raise security concerns.
In a letter to Acting New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, Trump's attorneys argued that allowing cameras in the courtroom would heighten security concerns related to Secret Service protection and could prejudice the defendant. They also stated that the court has the authority to manage and control proceedings, including restrictions on videography, photography, and radio coverage.
However, the Manhattan District Attorney's office said it was deferring to the judge to decide how best to manage the courtroom. The prosecutors noted that while there is no categorical prohibition on cameras during an arraignment under existing New York statutes and case law, a similar request for audio-video broadcasting was made in 2021 and allowed after allowing a limited number of still photographs.
The news outlets requesting camera access for Tuesday's arraignment include CNN. The outcome of the judge's decision is not yet known.
In a letter to Acting New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, Trump's attorneys argued that allowing cameras in the courtroom would heighten security concerns related to Secret Service protection and could prejudice the defendant. They also stated that the court has the authority to manage and control proceedings, including restrictions on videography, photography, and radio coverage.
However, the Manhattan District Attorney's office said it was deferring to the judge to decide how best to manage the courtroom. The prosecutors noted that while there is no categorical prohibition on cameras during an arraignment under existing New York statutes and case law, a similar request for audio-video broadcasting was made in 2021 and allowed after allowing a limited number of still photographs.
The news outlets requesting camera access for Tuesday's arraignment include CNN. The outcome of the judge's decision is not yet known.
I think it's kinda funny that Trump's team is trying to keep the cameras out, considering he's always been all about being in the spotlight 
. But at the same time, I get why they'd want to control the narrative – arraignments can be super dramatic and intense, and you don't want things getting out of hand 
. As for the media outlets, I think it's reasonable that they want to broadcast live footage and audio – it's a big deal when someone like Trump is in court, and people have a right to know what's going down 
. But I guess we'll just have to wait and see what the judge decides 
. Maybe it'll be a circus-like atmosphere after all... 
... I think it would be super awkward. Like, what if he freaks out in court? 
The lawyers are worried about security and it makes sense, but at the same time, I get why the media outlets want to cover it live. It's a big deal! 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, Trump's arraignment is news, but come on, a whole broadcast? It just seems like more drama than necessary 
. And what about the Secret Service protection? Can't we just trust them to handle it? The media outlets are just trying to sensationalize this thing, if you ask me 
. We deserve to know what's going down, even if it's just for a few seconds of live footage. It's not like he's trying to pull off some kind of mastermind plot or anything. Just be honest and let the people watch 
anyway, whoever wins this one is gonna be super famous for a hot sec 
security concerns? give me a break, its just a courtroom arraignment not a military operation 
if the courts can't handle some basic media requests then maybe they need a reality check 
, fingers crossed judge merchan makes the right call 
... i get it, security concerns and all that 
but can't they just set up a livestream for the public to watch instead? 
i'd love to see a visual breakdown of the courtroom, maybe even a diagram of the seating arrangements 
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anyway, back to trump... i guess the judge will decide if we get to see him walk out in chains on live tv 
or not. personally, i think it's kinda cool to have some drama in our lives, but at the same time, can't we just watch a youtube video of him reading his indictment instead? 
now they're askin for live audio-video broadcast? that's like a whole different ball game 
. stats show that 75% of Americans think cameras in courtrooms should be allowed, but 45% also believe they'd compromise proceedings 
It might make for some juicy footage!