# Judge’s Closed Court Sparks Debate | New Orleans News

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-07-04T02:13:39+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/81267af78972c018

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