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The Marsh Trilogy: The Virginia Supreme Court Examines The Freedom Of Information Act, Steven L. Higgs
The Marsh Trilogy: The Virginia Supreme Court Examines The Freedom Of Information Act, Steven L. Higgs
University of Richmond Law Review
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act ("the Act" or "the Virginia Act") requires that all meetings of public bodies be open to the public. One of the purposes of the Act is "to ensure to the people ... free entry to meetings of public bodies wherein the business of the people is beifig conducted." In three cases decided March 12, 1982, the Virginia Supreme Court examined some of the exceptions to this general requirement provided by the Act in section 2.1-344 of the Virginia Code. This section provides the specific purposes for which "executive or closed meetings" may be held …
The Prejudicial Effects Of Cameras In The Courtroom, Robert J. Fuoco
The Prejudicial Effects Of Cameras In The Courtroom, Robert J. Fuoco
University of Richmond Law Review
The Supreme Court recently held in Chandler v. Florida, that absent a showing of actual prejudice, it is not per se unconstitutional to televise trials over the objection of the defendant. This decision has a direct bearing on state court procedures, as over one-half of the states currently permit television coverage of trials in one form or another. However, sheer numbers supporting a proposition do not make that proposition "right", nor does a Supreme Court decision upholding its constitutionality imply an unqualified stamp of approval. In fact, previous Supreme Court decisions have overturned convictions because the defendant's right to a …