Media Push for Cameras and Unsealing of Trump Indictment in Court Proceedings

Several media organizations, including CNN, have requested a New York judge to unseal the grand jury indictment against former President Donald Trump and to broadcast his expected appearance in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday for his arraignment on the charges. The media outlets argued that the right of access is at its zenith when applied to the first-ever indictment of a former US president, and that full disclosure of the indictment will enhance both the general public's and the parties' right to an accurate public understanding of the charges. Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud in the indictment.