STAMFORD, Conn. — A judge has sealed the criminal case file of a wealthy Connecticut woman who secretly recorded three people, including a child, in a manner involving sexual desire.
The move is being called unusual by open government advocates and defense lawyers.
Judge John Blawie in Stamford issued the ruling Thursday in the case of Hadley Palmer over objections by The Associated Press, saying the need to protect the victims' identities outweighed the public’s right of access to criminal proceedings and documents.
Palmer pleaded guilty last month to lesser charges of voyeurism and other crimes. She declined to comment.
Her lawyer did not return messages. She is scheduled to be sentenced later this year.
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