Federal and state courts have different rules for cameras during trials. That’s why Trump’s hush money trial isn’t being televised in New York.
On Monday, April 15, former President Donald Trump arrived at a New York court for the start of jury selection in his hush money trial. Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records as part of a scheme to bury stories that he feared could hurt his 2016 presidential campaign.
Cameras captured Trump walking in and out of the courtroom during the first day of the trial. But images from inside the courtroom are limited to photographs and sketches.
It’s a stark contrast to other high-profile cases, like the one between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, which was televised, causing some social media users to question why Trump’s hush money trial is not being filmed.
THE QUESTION
Do all courts have the same camera policy?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, all courts …