HERE COMES THE JUDGE

Ito, who's been critical enough of the media coverage of the O.J. Simpson case to threaten to pull cameras from his courtroom, is appearing as himself in a five-part interview series on Los Angeles station KCBS-TV. Ito is not discussing the Simpson case, but instead focusing on his life history and views on the judicial system. Today, prospective alternate jurors, asked about pre-trial publicity, commented on a promo for the Ito package. Well, its sweeps week, Ito said. Some legal analysts were critical of Itos participation, suggesting that he might consider adhering to his own admonitions about press interviews.Post your opinion on theCrimebulletin board.