31.   But the government continued to maintain such hearings should be closed.

32.   However, the hearing is closed and reporters present are not allowed to leave.

33.   Judges have right to close hearings to television cameras if they want.

34.   Lamberth recessed the hearing for at least a week, and will make a decision later to either close the hearing or bring in more witnesses.

35.   Ross declined to close the hearing but agreed to seal the record.

36.   Sand closed the hearing to the public, saying disclosures could affect the fairness of the trial and even national security.

37.   Superior Court Judge Elden S. Fox turned down last-minute defense efforts to disqualify the prosecutor and close the hearing.

38.   That deposition hearing was closed to outside observers.

39.   The Claxton hearings were closed and details of the proceedings secret.

40.   The court hearing was closed, and U.S. Embassy officials were not permitted inside.