Priority was given to 11 members of the news media, leaving only five seats available for the 35 or so Gallagher supporters, O’Rourke said. The issue came to a head at Gallagher’s arraignment Jan. They are planning to use a closed-circuit TV system for an audience in another courtroom, he said. Once seating is reserved for Navy officials and those required by the prosecution and defense, there likely will not be enough seats for the public, he said. The largest courtroom on Naval Base San Diego can accommodate only about 30 people. ![]() Gallagher’s case has attracted a large number of supporters and more than 30 news media outlets, said Brian O’Rourke, a Navy spokesman. Hunter’s office said calls were made to ensure that Gallagher’s supporters could attend the Navy SEAL’s trial next month. ![]() Hunter recently leaned on Navy officials about the courthouse where Gallagher is being tried. ![]() Gallagher has denied all the allegations and pleaded not guilty.
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