DENVER (AP)—An attorney for Perrish Cox(notes), a Denver Broncos cornerback
charged with sexual assault, is asking a judge to hold a court hearing in secret
because allowing the public and media to attend could taint a jury.
The Denver Post, The Associated Press and the New York Times oppose the
move.
Most of the documents in the case have been sealed, including an affidavit
containing details of the allegations that led to Cox’s arrest on Dec. 9. The
alleged assault happened Sept. 6. The Denver Post first obtained a copy of the
request filed Tuesday by attorney Harvey A. Steinberg.
Steinberg argues that allowing the public and media to attend the
preliminary hearing, where authorities will provide a judge details of the
evidence, would affect Cox’s right to a fair trial.
Read More:
Broncos CB Cox wants hearing closed (AP)