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orum in which to disclose these facts. *4 Although there is no case directly on this point, the present question comes fully within the holding of Barron, which thoroughly considered the com- petition between the people's interest in public courts and the personal interest in private facts. In effect

lic identification. However, Barron teaches that this is the wrong question because it overlooks the higher purpose of openness in the courts. In Barron, a case involving privacy concerns inher- ent in a divorce case, the court strongly reaffirmed the presumption that Florida civil courts are open.

ong presumption in favor of public ac- cess to such matters." Sentinel Communications Co. I. Watson, 615 So.2d 768, 770 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993) (citing Barron'. Florida Freedom Newspapers, Mc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. (ID 2

IX TO PALM BEACH NEWSPAPERS, INC., d/b/a THE PALM BEACH POST'S RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI THOMAS, LOCICERO & BRALOW PL Deanna K. Shullman James B. Lake 101 N.E. 3rd Avenue, Suite 1500 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 EFTA00183592 Document Tab Transcript of June 10, 2009 hearing Adminis

orum in which to disclose these facts. •4 Although there is no case directly on this point, the present question comes fully within the holding of Barron, which thoroughly considered the com- petition between the people's interest in public courts and the personal interest in private facts. In effect

rong presumption in favor of public ac- cess to such matters." Sentinel Communications Co. I Watson, 615 So.2d 768, 770 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993) (citing Barron I Florida Freedom Newspapers, Inc., 531 So.2d 113 (Fla.1988)). This presumption rests on the most fundamental values of American government. O200

lic identification. However, Barron teaches that this is the wrong question because it overlooks the higher purpose of openness in the courts. In Barron, a case involving privacy concerns inher- ent in a divorce case, the court strongly reaffirmed the presumption that Florida civil courts are open.

IX TO PALM BEACH NEWSPAPERS, INC., d/b/a THE PALM BEACH POST'S RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI THOMAS, LOCICERO & BRALOW PL Deanna K. Shullman James B. Lake 101 N.E. 3nd Avenue, Suite 1500 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 EFTA00233744 Document Tab Transcript of June 10, 2009 hearing 1 Ad

Va. 2007) 23 United States v. Kooistra, 796 F.3d 1390 (11th Cir. 1986) 9 State Cases Anderson v. E.T., 862 So. 2d 839 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003) 8 Barron v. Florida Freedom Newspapers. lac., 531 So. 2d 113 (Fla. 1988) 10 Combs v. State, 436 So. 2d 93 (Fla. 1983) 8 Doe v. Museum of Science and His

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the news media, the Post has a right to intervene in criminal proceedings for the limited purpose of seeking access to proceedings and records. See Barron v. Florida Freedom Newspapers. Inc., 531 So. 2d 113, 118 (Fla. 1988) (news media have standing to challenge any closure order); Miami Herald Publ'a

. Fax: Judith Stevenson Arco, Esq. Michael McAuliffe, Esq, Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq. Brad ley J. Edwards, Esq. William J. Berger, Esq. From: Deanna K. Shullman, Esq. Date: 06/01/2009 Re: State v. J. Epstein Pages: 6 Urgent U For review U I Please comment U Please see attached Motion to intervene an

the news media, the Post has a right to intervene in criminal proceedings for the limited purpose of seeking access to proceedings and records. See Barron v. Florida Freedom Newspapers. Inc„ 531 So. 2d 113, 118 (Fla. 1988) (news media have standing to challenge any closure order); Miami Herald Publ'g

q. Fax: Judith Stevenson Arco, Esq. Michael McAuliffe, Esq. Jack Alan Goldberger, Esq. Bradley J. Edwards, Esq. William J. Berger, Esq. From: Deanna K. Shullman, Esq. Date: 06/04/2009 Re: State I. J. Epstein Pages: 6 Cc: Marilyn Judicial Assistant to Judge Colbath Urgent O For review K Please comm

D. Va. 2007) 23 United States'. Kooistra, 796 F.3d 1390 (11th Cir. 1986) 9 State Cases Anderson I E.T., 862 So. 2d 839 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003) 8 Barron'. Florida Freedom Newspapers, Inc., 531 So. 2d 113 (Fla. 1988) 10 Combs State 436 So. 2d 93 (Fla. 1983) 8 Doe I Museum of Science and History

r, B.B.) Honorable Kenneth A. Marra (judge, Southern District of Florida) Palm Beach Newspapers d/b/a The Palm Beach Post (non-party intervener) Deanna K. Shullman of Thomas, Locicero & Bralow, P.L. (counsel for non-party intervener, The Palm Beach Post) U.S. Attorney--southern Uistnct EFTA00233600 State o