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Robert Balin

Attorney who represented news organizations seeking access to court materials.

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Robert Balin appeared as counsel for news organizations during the sealed-exhibit access hearing on Day 6. He argued that barring all public and press viewing of the videos was not narrowly tailored, that testimony was not a substitute for seeing the evidence, and that the court should consider alternatives such as allowing pool reporters to view the material in real time. The court directed the government to address that proposal in its response.

Trial Record (1)

Federal2025 Federal TrialMay 5, 2025 – Jul 2, 2025

Robert Balin represented news organizations during the Day 6 sealed-exhibit access hearing and argued for limited press access to videos shown to the jury.

Day 6

ProceduralSealed-Exhibit Access Hearing1highlight2lines spoken

Summary

The court heard arguments over public and press access to planned sexually explicit exhibits and requested further briefing.

Highlights (1)

Quote“I think that prohibiting any public or press viewing of these videos would not be narrowly tailored.”— Robert BalinCounsel for news organizations stated the press position against complete sealing.Open in transcript →