People v. Owens

OPINION OF THE COURT

David D. Egan, J.

This is a death penalty case. Individual voir dire commenced *273on September 27, 2000, continued through mid-October, and following a lengthy adjournment* resumed on January 10, 2001. Defendant moves for an order prohibiting disclosure of the names and addresses of prospective and sworn jurors to the media or public, and granting closure of the courtroom during voir dire. Defendant expressly is concerned that exposing such jurors to media inquiries will prejudice his case. The People oppose only defendant’s request to close the courtroom, and the timeliness…