Really? On what grounds are they barred? In April I attended an appeal hearing in Connecticut in which Michael Skakel is seeking a new trial.Skakel himself testified on the day I attended and half the people in the gallery were his kin.I even talked to one.I didn't realize it until afterward...if I had know beforehand I would have told her to go fornicate herself.
Witnesses are not allowed in the gallery and the prosecution has designated them as potential witnesses.
Zimmerman’s parents are witnesses, so they cannot attend the court sessions.
zimmermans parents are potential witnesses. at least thats what they are saying
Witnesses are not allowed to sit in a trial, related or not.