The use of recording devices and cameras is generally banned in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

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Judge ordered no cameras in the court, and even if they were allowed, why would a judge allow one party to bring their own cameras that have facial recognition capabilities?

Camera in courtrooms are for transparency with the public, not for the defense to get facial scans of jurors and witnesses.

The judge made it clear no cameras or recording equipment were allowed in the session and they brought wearable cameras that have facial recognition capabilities. That is the definition of contempt of court.