Brahms said he was concerned about details that may emerge during Bacos' testimony that he would ask the judge to close proceedings to the media.
"This is a national story, and getting [jury] members who have not been impacted by the information is impossible," Brahms said.
Brahms pointed out that Bacos' testimony is one version of events and said he would cross-examine the sailor if his client, Lance Corporal Robert Pennington, is sent to trial and the government calls Bacos as a witness.
"This is just one guy who is going to tell the story as he sees it," Brahms said.
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