former Penn. State Coach Sandusky charged in child sex case

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judge expecting disorder in the court. or maybe in the street?
i can't recall ever seeing this. it will take forever to read each count, then poll the jury blah blah. usually some reporter will run outside with verdict immediately when it's a high-profile case.
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BELLEFONTE, Pa. (CBS) – Jury deliberations are now underway in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case.

On Thursday, the judge sequestered the jury and issued an order prohibiting members of the media from reporting the verdict until after the court has been adjourned.

According to the order, if any member of media reports the verdict through before the court is adjourned, it will be considered a violation and the reporter, as well as the media outlet they work for, could face sanctions.

As noted in the order, “The time that court is adjourned will be noted in the record. Any report or broadcast of the jury’s verdict posted or broadcast before the noted time will be deemed to have been made in violation of this order and may result in sanctions against both the reporter and the media outlet which broadcasts or otherwise distributes information.”

The court will not be adjourned until a verdict for each count is read and recorded, the jurors are excused and the attorney motions are addressed.

In addition, no individual is permitted to leave the courtroom until the court is adjourned.

A sheriff will be present and has been authorized by the judge to enforce the regulations, including making sure signals are not relayed through the courtroom window to anyone outside that could violate the judge’s order.

That sounds illegal and unconstitutional.