tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026303632473658845.post7983267951658777361..comments2023-12-18T05:21:14.500-05:00Comments on -gate news: Barrett Brown sentencing hearing transcripts cost at least $1,650Ron Brynaerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04418681813831294580noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026303632473658845.post-64912744718103577042015-02-26T17:40:02.117-05:002015-02-26T17:40:02.117-05:00Thanks for the comment. LOL. You sound like some...Thanks for the comment. LOL. You sound like someone I've debated on a podcast (but lets leave it at that). I'd love to hear how this story isn't considered journalism. The court reporter considered me one, and I told her exactly who I was.<br /><br />When did I argue court reporters should work for free?<br /><br />If there's no appeal, there's no transcript. Duh.<br /><br />The transcripts aren't free after the attorney makes his move (um, or her move). That's one of the main points of my article. That they charge a ridiculous amount just to send an electronic copy, after it's already transcribed. A professional transcriber agreed with me on that point. I need to update this article with their tweets about this.<br /><br />I never said I wanted anything "RIGHT NOW"! I think all trials should be transcribed, since defendants only have a limited time to appeal, and may need to consult transcriptions to use for their case or to attract a new attorney if they need one. This would obviously cost money, but I think it's a necessary burden on the city, state or federal government that should be covered. Judges and bailiffs and court reporters don't work for free, so whatever taxes go towards paying them should also be used to cover the transcription costs.<br /><br />And this article is not just about Brown, it's about all cases.<br /><br />Ron Brynaerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418681813831294580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026303632473658845.post-27785085830899760042015-02-25T18:40:45.770-05:002015-02-25T18:40:45.770-05:00So you think the court reporters should work for f...So you think the court reporters should work for free just cuz u claim to be a journalist? Get real man! Those people gotta eat, too!<br /><br />And why not wait for the guy's attorney to make his move for an appeal, which gets you all the transcripts for free then?<br /><br />Just cuz you want something RIGHT NOW does not mean the world stops and everyone must do your bidding. There are LOTS of other defendants waiting on transcripts, too, you know. Or don't those people count?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com