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Judge OKs Trial Recordings Except Jury Selection | Washington DC News
A Prince William County judge is poised to permit audio and podcast recordings during the high-profile trial of Naresh Bhatt, accused of murdering his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a nurse from Nepal whose disappearance sparked global attention. While most trial proceedings will be open to recording — in line with public access principles — jury selection and pre-trial hearings will remain off-limits to avoid influencing potential jurors. The defense opposes the move, fearing media sensationalism, while the prosecution remains neutral. Podcaster Jake Haendel, who requested access to record the…
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