South Carolina Eyes Permanent TV Trials in Courtrooms
A six month experiment allowing cameras in South Carolina courtrooms may become permanent, said Jane Kirtley of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. She noted public interest in courtroom proceedings and cited high profile trials like William Kennedy Smith and Jeffrey Dahmer, while Chief Justice David Harwell acknowledged the rise of TV legal programming.
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Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press
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Missouri
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Harwell
South Carolina Chief Justice backs cameras in court trials
Chief Justice Harwell, sworn in recently, supports lifting the veil of secrecy in the judiciary and allowing cameras in trials. He cited improvements in technology and recent high court actions opening records while noting past bans. The plan would permit four TV cameras, two still cameras, and one radio recorder, with a trial roll equipment limit.
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High Court
University of South Carolina Foundation
Supreme Court
George T. Gregory Jr
Pra Corsten
Tacorn
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Lawmakers to 3 30 session on grant funded program
Attendance Area III has operated 19 months on a 98000 grant and critics and supporters weigh its impact. Nineteen single parents earned diplomas with 45 projected by June, costing 2177.77 per student to gain wage skills with child care support and tutoring.
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Grossette
Graham
Dunlap
Aiken County
Rising Juvenile Crime Sparks Debate on Incarceration
In Greenville and across the state, juvenile crime rose through the 1980s with eight and nine year olds involved in thefts and burglaries. Officials warn more youths will need incarceration, while analysts cite tougher charging practices and a cycle of reoffending as juveniles enter the adult system.
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Dunlap
Bill Walsh
Greenville County Public Defender's Office
State of Division Star
Ick Harpootlian
Harpootin
Richland
Kershaw
Rosemary Sarri
University of Michigan
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