Interview with man accused in terror plot can be broadcast
CINCINNATI (AP) — A judge says an interview with an Ohio man accused of plotting to attack the U.S. Capitol can be broadcast by a Cincinnati TV station.
Christopher Lee Cornell is charged with attempted murder of U.S. officials and other counts. WXIX-TV interviewed him by telephone Thursday from the Kentucky jail where he awaits trial in Cincinnati.
Cornell’s attorney says the interview could violate his defendant’s right to a fair trial. The attorney argued an earlier court order prohibits any outside contact with Cornell without his attorney’s approval.
But a federal judge said Friday that she wouldn’t prevent the broadcast.
The station’s attorney said prohibiting the interview’s release would violate the media’s right to free speech without prior restraint.
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