In re VV Publishing Corp.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

GRUCCIO, J.A.D.

VV Publishing Corporation (Village Voice) appeals a decision of the Law Division, Essex County, denying its application to unseal the transcripts of the State v. Michaels trial. On appeal, Village Voice argues that the sealing order unconstitutionally bars its right of access to the transcripts of an open trial. Although the State and seven other respondents1 failed to file a responsive brief within the allotted time period, the guardians of six minor victims contend that the transcripts should remain sealed to protect their rights to…