So it's been confirmed that TV cameras will be allowed into the court room for the upcoming, sure-to-be-high-profile Phil Spector murder trial.
Judge Larry Paul Fidler was already known to be of the opinion it was in the public interest to allow TV coverage of the trial, but he had said he would discuss the proposal with lawyers on both sides before making a final decision one way or the other. He has now done that and, despite Spector's defence lawyers speaking against the proposals, he confirmed on Friday that he would allow cameras into the court room for the trial, expressing the opinion that it was time the "fear of cameras" in the LA Courts that has existed ever since the infamous OJ Simpson trial was overcome. However, he did add that should the media act irresponsibly in its coverage of the trial he might throw the cameras out.
After numerous delays, the Spector trial should finally begin on 19 Mar. As much previously reported, he is accused of killing actress Lana Clarkson at his Beverley Hills home just over four years ago. Spector, of course, denies the charges.