A judge in Arizona has put a temporary ban on police releasing video footage of Diana Ross being arrest for drink driving last week. Ross’ attorney claimed the video footage in question had only been recorded once the police realised who was driving the car, and that the camera hadn’t actually been used as part of the arrest – therefore it wasn’t ‘public record’. He also claimed releasing the footage would damage Ross’ right to a fair trial. The police claimed the tapes were "made under the ordinary course of business” but Judge John F Kelly agreed to prevent the video’s being handed to media outlets until a full hearing on 14 Jan to discuss the case.
Jan 6, 2003
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Judge bans Ross arrest video, for now
An Arizona judge has temporarily barred police from releasing video of Diana Ross's drink-driving arrest until a hearing on 14 January.