OPINION OF THE COURT
R.S. SMITH, J.
It is well established that a criminal trial must normally be open to the public, but that the courtroom may be closed in some situations when the trial court, in its discretion, decides that closing it is necessary. It is also well established that, when a trial court decides to close a courtroom, it should ordinarily make an exception for members of the defendant's family. This case requires us to consider whether and...
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