Howdy, Tommy. :> Where ya' been lately?
It's hard to know at this point what is in this particular judge's mind. I don't want to sound as though I'm making excuses for his decision because I think it was a bad one in this particular case, but many judges have disallowed cameras in their courtrooms since the OJ case. It is a distraction and causes people to behave and conduct themselves unnaturally, and creates controversies and gossip among courtroom novices and onlookers - a circus that just doesn't have to be.
I the case of Durham, circus might be a good word, considering all the monkeys and clowns involved! LOL!