History of Cameras in the Courts
Former Representative Robert Kastenmeier, (D-Wisconsin), Timothy Dyk, an attorney, and James Eaglin, assistant director, Federal Judicial Ce… read more
Former Representative Robert Kastenmeier, (D-Wisconsin), Timothy Dyk, an attorney, and James Eaglin, assistant director, Federal Judicial Center, discussed the historic process that resulted in the three-year experiment allowing television cameras into Federal courts beginning July 1, 1991. A short excerpt of the film from the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial of 1935 was shown and discussed by the guests. close
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Timothy B. Dyk Attorney
- James Eaglin Assistant Director Federal Judicial Center
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