Prop. 8 recordings to stay sealed for now

[Dan82]

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A federal appeals court Monday extended its decision to seal the videos of last year's same-sex marriage trial while it decides whether releasing the recordings would enhance the public's right to know about the legal system or endanger witnesses who favored Proposition 8.

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco said it will address the issue promptly, but the losing side is likely to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The same appeals court panel is reviewing the constitutionality of Prop. 8, the November 2008 initiative that banned gay and lesbian marriage in California.

The U.S. Supreme Court prohibited the January 2010 trial from being telecast at the request of Prop. 8's sponsors, who said camera coverage would subject their expert witnesses to threats and harassment...








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[Revan]

OH MY GOD WILL THEY JUST CUT THIS CRAP OUT >_< this is just so frustrating

[Emberstone]

Originally Posted by Revan

OH MY GOD WILL THEY JUST CUT THIS CRAP OUT >_< this is just so frustrating

justice is slow for a reason. You do not rush these things because if you take it slow, you can eliminate loopholes, and ensure ruling stand.