Court secrecy lawsuit explained by Cole County lawmaker

A lawsuit claims the Missouri law that requires secrecy of information in court filings violates the both the U-S and Missouri state constitutions. The suit was filed in part by the Missouri Broadcasters Association. Cole County Rep Rudy Veit filed a bill last session to address some of those concerns …

The suit’s filers say the law violates free speech guarantees and challenges the statute requiring Missouri court proceedings to be conducted in the open.