# Prosecutor Held in Contempt Over Ballistics Comments

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Podcast: [Perth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/perth-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574199)
Published: 2026-06-26T23:01:18+00:00
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Prosecutor Christopher Ballard got slapped with contempt after leaking case details to the media, violating a gag order and risking a fair trial — the judge called his public statements likely to sway jurors, especially in a potential death penalty case. While the judge refused to remove the death penalty option, he’s now pushing for broader jury selection and detailed questionnaires to mitigate bias. Ballard’s attempt to counter the defense’s ballistics argument backfired badly, and a key preliminary hearing is set for July 6 — plus, the court’s soon to decide on courtroom cameras. This high-stakes drama underscores the razor-thin line between public interest and judicial fairness. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/ab5bca5a0bd91405

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