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Lance Ito is an American judge born on August 2, 1950. He is best known for presiding over the high-profile O.J. Simpson murder trial in the 1990s, which garnered significant media attention. Ito's handling of the case and his legal decisions were widely discussed and analyzed during the trial. He has served as a judge in California and has been involved in various legal matters throughout his career. Lance Ito's contributions to the legal system have made him a notable figure in American judicial history.
"I know the pundits and the news media have carried a lot of commentary about cameras in the courtroom, and there's a lot of controversy about it as a result of the Simpson case. But I have not had enough time to step back and enough time to evaluate that."
"The problem with not having a camera is that one must trust the analysis of a reporter who's telling you what occurred in the courtroom. You have to take into consideration the filtering effect of that person's own biases."
"I have not fully had the opportunity to evaluate the impact of cameras in the courtroom."
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