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Judge’s Closed Court Sparks Debate | New Orleans News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 80
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Summary
A New Orleans judge sparked controversy by ejecting media and lawyers from a courtroom just before a high-profile indictment against Attorney General Liz Murrill was to be read, claiming “open court” only means he must be on the bench — not that everyone can attend. Citing state law, he argued public access could jeopardize grand jury safety. Journalists and a lawyer pushed back, leading to their brief arrests — released within 30 minutes. The incident has ignited debate over transparency, legal interpretation, and who truly deserves access to justice proceedings — a conversation far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/81267af78972c018