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Sheppard v. Maxwell “MR. CORRIGAN: When the jury visited the premises yesterday under the order of the Court, there was at least 40 reporters there, a great number of cameramen, and the Cleveland Press hired a helicopter which continued to swing over the house and take pic. tures with a great deal of noise and racket. “When the jury went through the house, it was accompanied by a reporter of the Cleveland Press, Mr. rady. “So I renew all my motions at this time. “THE COURT: They all be overruled, and excep- tions noted.” (It should be noted that subsequent discussion developed No. 16077 No. 16077 Sheppard v. Maxwell : 63 WNBK. They were there when the jury was entering the Court House. The judge participated in being televised, as did Mr. Mahon and Mr. McArthur. “We, therefore, renew the motions heretofore made, ask for the withdrawal of a juror and a continuance of the case. _ “THE COURT: Of course, that will be overruled and exceptions noted. , “MR. CORRIGAN: Now, then, we request the court that the rights of the defendant be protected in this court room, and that he be not compelled to submit to hotographing and the television camera as he has. been every morning with the knowledge of the court. “We request that the Sheriff be ordered not to bring that Brady’s accompaniment of the jury at the Sheppard home had-been with the trial judge’s prior knowledge and with the consent of the defense, which had been given by one of defendant’s attorneys.) Monday evening, November 22, the trial record shows still another objection to news media trial privileges, the . , rulings of the trial judge denying requested relief, and a to be-done before court hours in the morning or after cautioning of defendant’s brother concerning trial pub- court hours in the evening and with the consent of | licity. counsel for the defendant. i him into court until such time as the jury is seated. 7 “THE COURT: Well, that is more than one re- ‘ quest. The court will make his position clear. “First, there has been no photographing in the court | room except upon strict orders of the court that it was | a ini eaetetehddi es eteachdehete a eee STOLE ee Ce Pen “MR. CORRIGAN: I desire to renew my motion for a change of venue and a continuance of this case. Ever since we have started in this case, the halls and the rooms surrounding the Court House—or, sur- rounding the court room have been filled with re- porters and photographers and television operators. “The assignment room and the witness room have been occupied entirely by newspaper reporters, radio and television operators. On each morning the de- fendant has been brought into court at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the trial, and then for that period of time has been subjected by many ~ ~~ photographers and television cameras, against his will, be photographed. “This morning—what is today? “THE COURT: The 22nd. “MR. CORRIGAN: November 22nd, there was erected in front of the Court House television cameras, PO eA a a bcp at WeeRe deta tmee ee “MR. CORRIGAN: Ihave given no consent to that. “THE COURT: And let the record show that coun- sel for the defendant and the defendant, himself, have been voluntarily photographed in the court room from time to time during the progress of this trial. “MR. CORRIGAN: I haven’t been voluntarily pho- tographed. Neither has the defendant. We have been compelled to be photographed. We can’t escape it. “THE COURT: Oh, no, I don’t think that is so, Mr. Corrigan, and the court will say to you that the defendant is not to be photographed in the court room. at all without your consent. _ “MR. CORRIGAN: Well, if there has been any con- sent by anybody in this matter, the consent is with- drawn. . “THE COURT: Allright. Now, as to the defendant being brought into the court room he is to be brought into the court room prior to the opening of the trial