Petition for Writ of Mandamus.
Justice HECHT, joined by Justice OWEN, dissenting from the denial of the petition for mandamus.
The sole issue presented by this petition for mandamus is whether a judge can allow some television stations to film courtroom proceedings but refuse permission to one station singled out because it has broadcast news stories critical of the judge. By summarily denying the petition, the Court answers yes. Because the petition raises...
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