Lawyers for former US President Donald Trump have submitted a letter to a New York judge opposing media requests to broadcast his arraignment on Tuesday. The lawyers argue that allowing cameras and video coverage would create a "circus-like atmosphere," raise security concerns, and be inconsistent with Trump's presumption of innocence.
In the letter, Trump's attorneys also cited court rules requiring judges to consider potential security concerns when making decisions about media access during proceedings. They claimed that broadcasting Trump's arraignment would only heighten these concerns and potentially compromise his safety.
The lawyers' request comes as several major news outlets, including CNN, have sought permission to broadcast the arraignment live. However, the Manhattan District Attorney's office has stated that it will defer to the judge's discretion in determining how to manage the courtroom on Tuesday.
In 2021, a similar request was made for Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg's arraignment, and the judge allowed a limited number of still photographs to be taken before proceedings began. While CNN and other outlets are seeking camera access for this week's arraignment, it remains unclear whether they will ultimately be granted permission.
As the hearing approaches, questions surrounding media access and security remain at the forefront of discussions.
In the letter, Trump's attorneys also cited court rules requiring judges to consider potential security concerns when making decisions about media access during proceedings. They claimed that broadcasting Trump's arraignment would only heighten these concerns and potentially compromise his safety.
The lawyers' request comes as several major news outlets, including CNN, have sought permission to broadcast the arraignment live. However, the Manhattan District Attorney's office has stated that it will defer to the judge's discretion in determining how to manage the courtroom on Tuesday.
In 2021, a similar request was made for Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg's arraignment, and the judge allowed a limited number of still photographs to be taken before proceedings began. While CNN and other outlets are seeking camera access for this week's arraignment, it remains unclear whether they will ultimately be granted permission.
As the hearing approaches, questions surrounding media access and security remain at the forefront of discussions.
. But come on, he's not exactly the most discreet guy in the world. I think it's a bit much for him to expect complete secrecy considering he's being charged with some serious crimes.
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i mean, can u imagine if trump showed up to court without his signature 'hair do? 
would that even be a thing? anyway, seriously tho, it seems like a no-brainer to me - cameras in the courtroom are just gonna bring more drama and stress for everyone involved. what's the point of live streaming a formal arraignment when the outcome is pretty much already known? 
. i feel bad for donald trump, he's going through a tough time but at the same time, people wanna know what's gonna happen 
. anyway, i hope whoever is arraigning him makes a decision soon so we can all stop speculating 
. maybe this will be a turning point for trump and he'll come out of it stronger than ever...or maybe not 
... and what about the publics right to know? shouldn't we be able to see our ex president being arraigned in person? 
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It feels like they're trying to hide something from us, you know? 
. Security is a concern, I guess, but can't we just have some basic transparency here? It feels like they're trying to control every aspect of this whole situation, even the cameras 
. Don't get me wrong, safety first and all that, but come on... it's not like he's going to make a break for it or something 
. I mean, Trump's been in some pretty high-profile situations already - wouldn't a little live coverage be a small price to pay for transparency? 
. I mean, wouldn't showing the arraignment live just make it more interesting for everyone watching? 
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple." - Oscar Wilde It's like when you're trying to get info about some big case but everyone has their own take on it...
️ it's like the ultimate reality TV show 
my friend's cousin is a prosecutor and she said that the DA is being super cautious about this whole thing... I don't blame them either 
, I find it so interesting that Trump's lawyers are trying to block live coverage of his arraignment, citing a "circus-like atmosphere" 
. Like, isn't this what we're paying our taxes for - to see the high and mighty get treated like, well, everybody else?