Which of the Following Is a Possible Reason for a Judge

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible reason for a judge to close any portion of a trial to the public (and therefore the media) ?

• A) There must be a fundamental right (such as privacy or fair trial) at risk if the proceeding is held in public
• B) There must be convincing evidence (not mere speculation) that the right at risk will be compromised if the proceeding is not closed
• C) There must be no alternative available to protect neither the fundamental right which
• Is less damaging to the accused party's Sixth Amendment right to a public trial
• Nor the public's First Amendment right to an open courtroom
• D) The closure must be limited to the specific content that causes problems for the fundamental right being protected
• E) all of the above

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