Judge rules to allow media in Limestone Co. sheriff's trial
The judge said it was her decision to keep the media out of the first phase, not a request from the prosecution or defense.
Posted: Jul 13, 2021 5:35 PM
Posted By: Alex Torres-Perez, Regan Spencer
The doors for jury selection are finally open in Limestone County Sheriff's Mike Blakely's criminal trial.
Blakely is charged with multiple counts of theft and ethics charges.
Jury selection came to a halt on Tuesday afternoon following a motion filed by several Alabama media outlets, including WAAY 31's ownership group.
Judge Pam Baschab said members of the media will now be allowed into the courtroom because of a joint motion filed by state prosecutors and the defense.