A news photographer in Blountville, Tennessee, was removed from a sentencing hearing and is now facing a contempt of court charge for his actions during the proceeding.
The photographer's camera was confiscated after allegedly showing the jury during a live feed. Tennessee Courts maintain strict guidelines for media coverage during judicial proceedings. These guidelines specifically prohibit any display of jurors during live broadcasts or recordings. Court officials state that media personnel who violate these rules will face sanctions as determined by the presiding judge. This policy is designed to protect the privacy and integrity of the judicial process.
According to court records, the photographer was cited with contempt of court. He is scheduled to appear in court in March to address the citation. The Sullivan County court clerk confirmed the issuance of the citation. After his removal, the sentencing hearing resumed without further interruption.
The subject of the hearing, Megan Boswell, was found guilty of murder in connection with the death of her one-year-old child. The case involves allegations that she was responsible for the death of her daughter, Evelyn Boswell. Evelyn was reported missing in February 2020 and was subsequently found dead. The case has attracted considerable public attention due to its tragic nature and has thus increased the scrutiny of media conduct. Authorities stress that these measures are essential to ensure an orderly and fair legal process.
