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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Hi guys, Nancy Grace here.

So much happening in the Brian Coburg or prosecution.

A lot of motions have been filed, some denied, some granted.

But let's hear verbatim, word for word.

Critical motions and rulings in the Brian Coburger case.

All of these legal maneuverings going on while the victims' families wait for justice.

Dave Mack, kick it off.

In the district court of the second judicial district of the state of Idaho and in 4th County of Laetitaux, state of Idaho plaintiff, versus Brian C. Coburger defendant.

Case number CR29-22-2805 ordered denying the Associated Press's motion to vacate the amended non-dissimination order.

Introduction

This order addresses the motion to vacate the amended non-dissimination order filed by interveners, a coalition of 20 media outlets that will be collectively referred to as the Associated Press.

The amended non-dissimination order does not restrict, restrain, or in any way, enjoy the press from reporting on or publishing information they obtained through their own investigations or interviews.

The amended non-dissimination order is not a gag order on the media.

Instead, the page 2, amended non-dissimination order restricts attorneys directly involved in the case who are representing a party, a witness, or a victim's family.

And the agents for those attorneys, including law enforcement, from making certain statements about the case to the media or the public.

Because, quote, membership in the bar is a privilege burdened with conditions, unquote.

Gentile, versus state bar of Nevada, 1991.

The US Supreme Court has recognized that, quote, the speech of lawyers representing clients impending cases may be regulated under a less demanding standard than that established for regulation of the press, unquote.

As officers of the court, court personnel and attorneys have a fiduciary responsibility not to engage in public debate that will rebound to the detriment of the accused or that will obstruct the fair administration of justice.

The purpose of the amended non-dissimination order, which was stipulated to by the parties, is to protect defendant Brian C. Coburgers right to a fair trial by an impartial jury as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment.

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