If somebody is charged with a crime, shouldn’t the public be allowed to watch the proceedings? Well, the 6th Amendment of the Constitution says yes. So, does the Supreme Court. In the past, that has meant, people and the written press. However, in some places, it hasn’t meant TV cameras. Chauvin may have changed that here. However, is it a good idea?

A Minnesota Judge rejected media requests to televise hearings in the Daunte Wright case involving former officer Kim Potter. As of now, her lawyers rejected the request and that was enough to stop it. Well, that could change.

I appear on WCCO with Adam Carter to discuss the court system, transparency and the protection of the Constitutional rights of accused people in criminal court. It is an interesting balance.

Jack Rice is the founder of Jack Rice Defense, a Minnesota criminal defense firm. He is a former prosecutor, a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and an award winning criminal defense attorney. If you are facing serious criminal charges in Minnesota, call Jack Rice Defense for a free and confidential consultation.