It does seem to me the spirit of the Sixth Amendment suggests more openness in our criminal investigations and judicial system. Indeed, to me, the Sixth Amendment suggest we should be given more details in the Darrien Hunt case, which is a case in which officers shot and killed a young man carrying a toy samurai sword. And, police should be more forthcoming in the Dillon Taylor case, which was also a case where officers shot and killed someone.
Says the Sixth Amendment, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial . . ." The spirit of that suggests openness in our legal affairs. It suggests public disclosure. Yes, it does say only that the trials shall be public, but it follows that the investigation should, likewise, be a public matter.
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