Operation Chris Eater commences

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Wait, are you gonna try to record the trial?
I think it's been established in early threads that recording the trial in audio/video is not allowed, but he could take notes.

-Edit- I'm an idiot
It apparently varies court to court :

Recording is allowed in Virginia state courtrooms at the sole discretion of the presiding judge. It is, however, flatly prohibited in certain types of sensitive cases (e.g., those involving juveniles or sexual offenses; however, a juvenile who is tried as an adult is excluded from the prohibition on recording. See Novak v. Commonwealth, 20 Va. App. 373, 390-91 (1995)). Only two television cameras and one still photographer are allowed in a courtroom at any given time. For a complete list of the statutory guidelines, see Va. Code 19.2-266.

Federal courts in Virginia, at both the trial and appellate level, prohibit recording devices and cameras in the courtroom.

Policies concerning electronic devices in courtrooms vary from court to court. For example, in the Virginia Supreme Court, electronic devices of any kind are prohibited. In one circuit court—Loudoun Circuit Court—only cell phones with cameras are prohibited. In one district court— Campbell General District Court—individuals may not bring cell phones inside courthouse buildings; Campbell General District Court makes an exception for counsel, law enforcement, social workers, court service representatives, probation officers, and mediators.

So it's not a "blanket ban", but please research what policy Chris' court-house has on this stuff if you're attending and doing anything more than taking notes.
 
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I think it's been established in early threads that recording the trial in audio/video is not allowed, but he could take notes.
Yes, unlawfully recording a trial, which is pretty much ANY trial, can get a person in some serious shit. That's why even on news reports all they have are courtroom drawings and stenography.

EDIT: @spergs, this is a preliminary hearing. The chances of Chris even hearing a verdict tomorrow are slim to none. From the way Virginia handles felony cases, this will be the Judge deciding if they want to push it on to Grand Jury. Then the Grand Jury decides if it should go to trial. He has quite a bit of freedom left unless the Judge determines he's a flight risk, and that is unlikely since he was released after his video hearing.
 
I think it's been established in early threads that recording the trial in audio/video is not allowed, but he could take notes.

Rammspieler, I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds in saying this- but while we as a whole really appreciate your efforts- we don't want you to take any risks to yourself in any way just to get content.

Thanks again, and good luck.
 
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