The trial of four former Minneapolis
police officers charged in George Floyd's death will generate massive public interest when it begins in March, but as it stands, most people who want to watch the proceedings will be out of luck.
Supporters of audio and visual coverage say the high-profile nature of Floyd’s death, the outrage that led to worldwide
protests, and courtroom restrictions caused by the
Coronavirus pandemic make this the right time and case to allow cameras in court.
“I just can’t think of a situation where it’s more important than a case like this for the public to see what’s actually transpiring in the courtroom,” said Jane Kirtley, director of the Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law.