KPNX-TV Channel 12 v. Stephens

OPINION

PORTLEY, Judge.

¶ 1 Petitioners, who are members of the broadcast and print media, challenge a ruling closing the penalty phase of a capital murder trial to the press, as well as to the public. *369As a result, we must decide whether a “clear and present danger” exists under Arizona Rule of Criminal Procedure (“Rule”) 9.3 that justifies excluding the press and public during portions of the penalty phase of the trial. Because we find no clear and present danger, we accept special action jurisdiction ánd grant relief by vacating the ruling of October 30, 2014, closing the penalty phase of the…