As evidence of the intense media interest in the case, Howard's court filing included a photograph of the bank of television cameras fixed on DeAngelo at his initial arraignment. Judge Sweet had permitted as many reporters into the small courtroom as could fit, and allowed electronic recording of the proceeding. He has restricted reporters to "notes only" in all subsequent hearings, and the courtroom has had seats to spare.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 14, 2018 18:11 UTC