State v. Workman

Full title: STATE OF TENNESSEE v. PHILLIP WORKMAN

Court: Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee. at Memphis

Date published: Apr 6, 2001

No. P-03908 (Tenn. Crim. App. Apr. 6, 2001)

Opinion

No. P-03908.

Filed April 6, 2001.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] JUDGE JOHN P. COLTON, JR.

ORDER REQUIRING DEFENSE ATTORNEY AND STATE ATTORNEY TO REFRAIN, STOP AND DESIST FROM MAKING ANY STATEMENTS, WRITINGS OR ANY COMMUNICATION OUTSIDE THE COURT

It has come to the court's attention that comments concerning this case have been communicated through certain media to the public. It appears to the court that these comments about a possible witness or witnesses have or could cause harm to one or more parties involved in this matter.

This court strongly believes that the public has a right to know all aspects of any public trial. However this court has a duty and responsibility to protect the integrity of the record, but more importantly, to protect all individuals connected in this case and respect their personal safety.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED THAT: 1. All lawyers representing the defense and state in this case shall and will make no contact with any media outside of this court. This will include oral, written, phone, fax or any other means of communication. Further, no communication shall or will be given through a third party.

This order will be in effect at all times until further orders from this court.