Louisiana Appeals Court Rules Against Courtroom Closure in Melanie Curtin Rape Trial: The First Circuit Court of Appeal has overturned a lower courts decision to partially close the courtroom during Melanie Curtins upcoming rape trial, stating that the courtroom should remain open to everyone, including the media. This ruling comes after the Attorney Generals Office requested a closure to protect a vulnerable witness, but the appeals court clarified that such closures are not permissible in this instance. Curtin, who was originally found guilty of rape in 2021 and sentenced to life in prison, is set to have a new trial soon.
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