Fall 2003 Cameras Take the Stand by Barbara Sheehan These days, when you flip through the channels on the television, you're likely to see film of a real life courtroom. Whether it's an entire case being aired on Court TV, or a clip from a high-profile trial on the evening news, cameras have made their way into our justice system. Even as the film is rolling, however, an age-old debate continues about whether court proceedings should be open to the media spotlight. Call Me Crazy ... Insanity and the Law by Roberta K. Glassner, Esq. Under the U.S. legal system, the general rule is that criminals are held accountable and punished for their criminal acts. So, how can a jury find a person who admits to committing a crime not guilty? It's Enough to Make You Go Insane Objectionable Content vs. Freedom of Expression: Battles of School Censorship by Phyllis Raybin Emert Over the summer, radio and television stations broke into their programming with the announcement. Headlines shouted the shocking news - A California Court Had Just Declared the Pledge of Allegiance Unconstitutional. Censorship: Focus on New Jersey Glossary

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