Prosecutors in the Aurora theater shooting case joined defense lawyers in opposing television coverage inside the courtroom during the trial, saying it would inflict intense and hurtful attention on victims who testify.
In a court filing Friday and made public Monday, prosecutors also argued that television coverage could change the way trial witnesses behave.
Attorneys for James Holmes argue that courtroom television would violate his right to a fair trial by making witnesses worry about public reaction if they gave testimony considered favorable to Holmes. They said it could also expose jurors and attorneys to death threats and cause other problems.
Prosecutors also asked the judge to bar still cameras from the courtroom. Defense lawyers focused their objections on television.
Six Denver television stations, a Denver radio station and the CourtTV cable channel asked the judge to allow a single TV camera and an audio system in the courtroom during the trial.
The Denver Post filed a separate request to have a still photographer in the courtroom who would provide photos to the Post, The Associated Press and others.
