Edmonton judge says OK to camera in court for Vader murder verdict
EDMONTON — A judge will allow a news camera to broadcast his verdict Thursday in the murder trial of a man accused of killing two Alberta seniors.
Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Denny Thomas said it will increase the public’s confidence in the judicial system, but he added it’s a one-time ruling.
“The making of this decision will provoke interest in the (verdict) decision on Thursday,” Thomas said Tuesday.
The CBC, the Edmonton Journal, Global News, CTV and The Canadian Press had asked the judge to allow the camera in court. They argued there is public interest because of the cost of the extensive police investigation and trial.