SNP Peter Murrell Sentencing Filming Banned by Scotland's Top Judge over Meme Concerns
Judges said filming Murrell’s reaction could be replayed as a meme, while the BBC was allowed to film parts of the hearing.
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Judges Feared Peter Murrell Would Become a Viral Meme as Shock Courtroom Ban Sparks Outrage
Scotland’s most senior judge rejected a request to film Peter Murrell’s reaction as his prison sentence was announced, citing concerns that the footage could be widely shared online in ways that would undermine the seriousness of the proceedings. The decision meant cameras were allowed to record only limited parts of the sentencing hearing, excluding the moment Murrell learned the length of his prison term. Concerns Raised Over Social Media Misu…
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