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Journalist Banned From Court for Juror Video
9 Oct
Summary
- Independent journalist Sherell Fuller was banned from court.
- Fuller was found in contempt for videorecording a prospective juror.
- The video, posted on YouTube, expressed bias against potential jurors.
Jury selection in the Rodney Hinton Jr. trial commenced on October 5, 2026. Shortly thereafter, on October 8, 2026, an independent journalist named Sherell Fuller was found in contempt of court and barred from further attendance.
Fuller had been accused of videorecording a prospective juror on October 6, 2026. This video was subsequently posted on YouTube under the account 'Black File Investigations' and remained public for a period before being made private. During the recording, Fuller expressed frustration about potential jurors and made comments regarding their perceived intentions.
The judge overseeing the trial, Jody Luebbers, had previously warned Fuller about the prohibition of recording jurors. The contempt finding was issued to uphold the integrity of the judicial system and ensure the safety of all involved. Testimony in the trial was ongoing as of October 8, 2026.
