Judge in Colorado shooting must decide fair trial versus transparency

08-05-2012 • Reuters

In most court cases, documents are available to the public, but Judge William Sylvester sealed the Holmes case on July 20 at the request of prosecutors. Major media organizations have asked the judge to unseal the documents, citing the public's right of access.

1 Comments in Response to Judge in Colorado shooting must decide fair trial versus transparency

Comment by Dennis Treybil

Entered on: 8/6/2012 4:21:33 AM

Consider the 6th Amendment:

Amendment VI: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

When did public (transparent) become unfair?!

When did constitutional become unfair?!

DC Treybil

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