ABC News reports:
Judge Juan Merchan will allow five pool still photographers to snap for several minutes before the arraignment formally starts, according to a decision issued Monday night. No video cameras will be allowed, though Judge Merchan conceded, “That this indictment involves a matter of monumental significance cannot possibly be disputed. Never in the history of the United States has a sitting or past President been indicted on criminal charges.” No electronic devices will be allowed in either the main or overflow courtrooms, the judge ruled.
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Judge Merchan just issued his first order in the Trump case: still photographers will briefly be allowed in the courtroom tomorrow; but video will not. No cell phones or laptops may be used during the proceedings. A camera will be allowed in the court hallway.
— Garrett Haake (@GarrettHaake) April 4, 2023
BREAKING: Judge Merchan has issued a ruling about cameras at and around Donald Trump’s arraignment tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/wjZhOlzWlD
— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) April 4, 2023