Opinion ID: 1561502
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: Motion to Expedite Appeal

Text: Gannett has filed a motion to expedite this appeal. That motion has been held in abeyance by this Court while the Notice to Show Cause was being considered. It is now appropriate to address that motion. The criminal trial, which is currently in progress, is expected to continue for several weeks. Gannett argues that this appeal should be expedited for two reasons. First, it argues that the Superior Court's July 28, 1989 order constitutes a daily infringement upon its First Amendment rights. Second, Gannett's claims may become moot if the criminal trial is concluded before this appeal. This Court has determined that the First Amendment issue raised by Gannett should be addressed and answered, if possible, before the criminal trial has been completed. Therefore, Gannett's motion to expedite this appeal will be granted. [5]