A Cook County judge has ordered that cameras and press will not be allowed inside the courtroom when Jussie Smollett’s trial kicks off Monday.
Judge James Linn denied a request for extended media coverage. At the time of his ruling last Friday, he did not immediately give an explanation.
However, Fox News has learned that there will simply be no room in the court during jury selection. Because of guidelines present to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Judge Linn decided that seating within the courtroom must be reserved for potential jurors.
However, the courtroom will reportedly keep its doors open to provide some insight to the public as to what’s going on inside, provided that does not become a disruption.
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