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But how do I tweet without my cellphone?

A federal judge has banned tweeting in his courtroom, ruling that it violates Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53.*

When I go to the federal courthouse in Orlando, I have to leave my cellphone in the car (unless I've obtained a special order from one of the judges in advance). But then I've known for years that in Florida, the rules are different.

Thanks to ACS Blog for the link.
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* Rule 53 says: Except as otherwise provided by a statute or these rules, the court must not permit the taking of photographs in the courtroom during judicial proceedings or the broadcasting of judicial proceedings from the courtroom.

Full post as published by the 13th juror on November 15, 2009 (boomark / email).