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Monday, April 15, 2013  Michigan judge holds self in contempt, pays $25 fine after his smartphone disrupts hearing

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  VIDEO ADDED: A mock DUI accident at Quincy Senior High School was more then just two cars and some fake blood.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Two courts make differing decisions on audio and video recordings in the courtroom.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  The next time you step into an Illinois courtroom, you may be on camera.

Friday, March 09, 2012  The Illinios State Bar Association President says the group supports a pilot program in Illinois that could put cameras in courtrooms across the state.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  The Supreme Court announced Tuesday January 24th that news cameras and electronic news recordings will be allowed in Illinois trial courtrooms.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Update: Cavemen owners head back to the courtroom over defaulted loan.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Updated with new story. One person was hurt Thursday in a shooting at a municipal court in Alabama, authorities said.

Thursday, February 25, 2010  Thirty-three-year-old Terez Browning of Fairview Heights entered the plea Tuesday in a federal courtroom in East St. Louis to conspiring to possess marijuana with plans to distribute it.

Saturday, February 06, 2010  Courthouse security prepares to keep you safe using new technology.

Monday, January 04, 2010  Court officials say they are fine-tuning their policies for cell phones as courtroom interruptions become increasingly common.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009  A man accused of hijacking an airliner four decades ago has pleaded not guilty in a New York City courtroom.

Thursday, April 23, 2009  Suspect charged with murder in Chandra Levy case expected to appear in DC courtroom