During his trial on charges of swinging fellow Texansto say nothing of assorted banks and financing companiesBillie Sol Estes objected vehemently to the presence of TV cameras in the courtroom. His objections were overruled: Estes was convicted and sentenced to eight years. In agreeing to consider his appeal last week, the Supreme Court did not concern itself with Billie Sol's guilt or innocence. The sole question before the court is whether his unwilling TV performance prejudiced his right to a fair trial.
Whatever the eventual decision it could affect more than TV's tireless...
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