Archive for July, 2008

Defense wants open court for video

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

BOISE – Attorneys for Joseph Duncan argued Friday that the courtroom should remain open when prosecutors play graphic videotape evidence during his sentencing hearing, but that it should be closed if Shasta Groene testifies.

From the Spokesman-Review

Duncan lawyers: Secrecy in court case has gone too far

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Attorneys for admitted multiple murderer and child molester Joseph Duncan now say there’s been too much secrecy in the killer’s death sentence proceedings, and they’re objecting to a planned closed court hearing on Thursday.

From the Spokesman-Review