What the Impact of Cameras in the Trial Surrounding George Floyd’s Death May Be

The live coverage of the trial of ex-cop Derek Chauvin is laying bare the pain of all those affected by the death of George Floyd. Ashleigh Banfild, who has covered landmark trials for three decades, says that in her experience, the cameras have more impact outside the courtroom than in it. Beth Karas has had a front row seat for many of TV’s most iconic courtroom moments, including the infamous trials of OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony. She says in this case, it’s important the nation be able to watch.