The parties involved were directed to submit additional briefs on Govendo’s motion to open the proceedings to media coverage.
Yesterday, Govendo represented himself in the status conference.
Judge pro tem Edward Manibusan was also present, while retired Guam Superior Court Judge Richard Benson, who will be prosecuting the case, participated through telephone.
The Supreme Court turned down Govendo’s motion for a more definite statement regarding the recommended formal proceedings.
