Judge Bars Media Cameras in Myon Burrell’s New Felony Trial; Escalates Public and Legal Debate
MINNEAPOLIS — Myon Burrell, whose life sentence for a murder conviction was commuted in 2020, is back in the spotlight as he faces new charges related to weapons and drugs. The trial, set to commence in Hennepin County District Court on Monday, has attracted additional attention after a request to allow courtroom cameras was denied by a local judge. Burrell, who was arrested during a 2022 traffic stop by Robbinsdale police, was allegedly found with a loaded Glock and illegal drugs in his vehicle. The decision to keep cameras out of the courtroom was made … Read more