New York is one of just two states that bar broadcasts from trial courtrooms.
“As the media capital of the world — and the venue for the arraignment of Donald Trump — we must change this outdated law to allow the public to witness trials,” said state Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brad Hoylman-Sigal ,the bill that would pave the way for courtroom cameras, at a Sunday press conference.
Still, the trial judge would make the ultimate decision on whether to allow cameras in the courtroom, with or without the state law, but legislation would presumably make the path and argument for them easier. The huge interest in Trump’s case could help get Hoylman-Sigal’s bill passed, after similar attempts at getting TVs in local courtrooms have failed in the state Legislature since 2011.
But the rep said there are concerns about funding for the technological upgrades and the staff and training necessary to implement live-streaming as required by the legislation. The three leaders have reportedly focused discussions thus far on Hochul’s controversial proposals to overhaul state bail laws and promote affordable housing — before even hunkering down over bigger fiscal issues.
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