Episode 489: Supreme Court Ruling - Voir Dire are (with rare exceptions) public proceedings

In Episode 489, we address listener questions regarding the July 30, 2025 at 9:00 am "voir dire" (process of jury selection and whether such proceedings are open or closed to the public.We discuss a case called Press-Enterprise Co. v. Superior Court, 464 U.S. 501 (1984) where the United States Supreme Court explains that voir dire should be open to the public with very narrow exceptions otherwise - and why. To view the October 9, 2024 pre-trial and trial order and other document and other documents from the Idaho v. Kohberger case file, go here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coi.isc.idaho.govEverything stated herein is not legal advice, but represents only the creator's pure opinions based on the court filings and proffered pursuant to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution (Freedom of Speech and of the Press) and is offered for educational purposes only. Mr. Kohberger is presumed innocent of the five first degree felonies he has been charged with until or unless he (1) pleads guilty or (2) is adjudicated guilty in a court of law