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Which wins - a criminal defendant's right to a fair trial, the freedom of the press, or free speech?

Well, it does seem that the Sypher trial is bringing opinions aplenty.  I posted some time ago that I figured there would be enough legal pundits jumping in with their opinions on this case so that mine would not be shared, but I would post links to news stories simply as an update. 

However, I may reconsider that decision and offer some of my insights into this process since my background as a military criminal prosecutor and defense counsel plus civil trial experience these past 20 years gives me some unique insight into what now appears to be a criminal trial with substantial semblence to the dynamics of a civil trial.  Very interesting.

However, here is an update:

From the Courier Journal: 

Profile: Jim Earhart | Karen Sypher's aggressive lawyer seen as fearless, well-organized

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