"A video camera in the live courtroom will capture a view of the witnesses, the attorneys and the judge. They will not show jurors. Only journalists can apply for credentials for seating in the third courtroom, where cellphones and computers are allowed for live coverage of the trial. But no filming or audio recording of the proceeding is permitted." (Knapp, 2016)
Since no video coverage was permitted, several different journalist took to reporting this trial through their own Twitter accounts. Below are embedded tweets from various journalists, and a list of journalists that took part in coverage.
Citation:
Knapp, A. (2016, Sept 5). 3 federal courtrooms dedicated to Dylann Roof trial in Charleston. Post and Courier. http://www.postandcourier.com/archives/federal-courtrooms-dedicated-to-dylann-roof-trial-in-charleston/article_92396631-3195-5672-a126-6bb62082dee0.html
This "Need to Identify" flyer placed into evidence. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/MA04ISFpLL
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 8, 2016
Showing footage now--Sharonda Coleman Singleton entering the side door. First victim he saw enter #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/vXVV0FZ2ID
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 8, 2016
Next the officer saw on the footage, Susie Jackson pull up in her car and head inside. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/vh5A5WtaG3
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 8, 2016
Next was Depayne Middleton-Doctor. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/wQyjhMnpp0
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 8, 2016
After that, the footage shows Myra Thompson go inside. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/1MXbaH0sey
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 8, 2016
The next victim to get there was Rev. Daniel Simmons. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/QFWvUYm2Zo
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 8, 2016
This image was pulled up on the courtroom screen. The agent shows Roof that photo in the confession. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/I1kMHf5Gqq
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 9, 2016
One of the more memorable entries from the journal found in Roof's car. @wis10 #sctweets #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/AFEaQkBR4T
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 10, 2016
Here's the entry from the journal titled "Race War." #RoofTrial #DylannRoof @wis10 #sctweets pic.twitter.com/6EIJGUVGRF
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 10, 2016
Artist's view of courtroom as gun shop owner was questioned on witness stand. @ABCNews4 #chsnews #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/uCncm7yYc9
— Bill Burr (@BBonTV) December 12, 2016
In the next few minutes #DylannRoof's federal trial will resume. Expected to hear from more investigators. #chsnews #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/TVfq9Ic5Yn
— Karina Bolster (@KRBolster) December 12, 2016
Artist's view of courtroom as handwritten note w/ names of black Charleston churches presented as evidence. @ABCNews4 #chsnews #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/EebobTMoMT
— Bill Burr (@BBonTV) December 12, 2016
#DylannRoof sits quietly again during his federal death penalty trial. He wears a sweater today. @ABCNews4 #chsnews #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/kuAE8zDYT2
— Bill Burr (@BBonTV) December 12, 2016
Our first sketch of #DylannRoof in court today. #chsnews @ABCNews4 #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/3EtcjmB6bq
— Bill Burr (@BBonTV) December 13, 2016
Here's a list of churches and their info found in #DylannRoof car. pic.twitter.com/RRwD9bxSBP
— Abigail Darlington (@A_Big_Gail) December 13, 2016
Here's the logo. Remember, 88 stands for "Heil Hitler." #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/JI3RO8UypV
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 13, 2016
Here's the fingerprint from the trigger of the Glock. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/kdzg0OfG7Q
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 13, 2016
Here are more photos that were released today of #DylannRoof this was evidence yesterday of him buying a gun #EmanuelAME @abc_columbia pic.twitter.com/vXk3pR62U0
— Alexis Frazier (@ALEXISV_TV) December 13, 2016
The gov't says this jacket was found in Roof's father's home in #ColumbiaSC. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/ImtDEl3DPn
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 13, 2016
Here's the empty Smirnoff Ice 40 oz.bottle from #DylannRoof's car. He told FBI he "had a few gulps of" it night of. pic.twitter.com/sAFTxi31VO
— Abigail Darlington (@A_Big_Gail) December 13, 2016
These show Roof's #EastoverSC room and a rabbit figurine found inside it. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof pic.twitter.com/ZoDegplR01
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Here's an image of him also submitted as evidence today. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial #DylannRoof pic.twitter.com/iWh5YkxaMr
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Video released tonight of Roof's backyard target practice. I think other 2 videos are too disturbing to post. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial @wis10 pic.twitter.com/CFVRmjAoYs
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Pathologist Erin Presnell to discuss autopsy findings. Then survivor Polly Sheppard. Full preview here.https://t.co/rpjvMsbBkQ #RoofTrial
— Glenn Smith (@glennsmith5) December 14, 2016
Total count--at least 6 gunshot wounds found on Rev. Daniel Simmons. #EmanuelAME. #DylannRoof #Chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/NGRYqRWBLW
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 14, 2016
A diagram of Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, 45 is shown next. She has multiple gunshot wounds to her body as well @abc_columbia #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/AYIzVuayp2
— Alexis Frazier (@ALEXISV_TV) December 14, 2016
Fifth, Dr. Presnell examined Ms. Cynthia Hurd who she said suffered at least 7 gunshot wounds. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #Chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/4vN1MFCsQD
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 14, 2016
Here's another photo from the State House. Gov't said this was found on a camera at Roof's mother's home. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/C1LOAcgAOT
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Also just released, photos of Roof disrespecting the African-American Monument at the State House. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/Zkc70uoQE6
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Just released: photo of Roof wearing what looks like a pillow case fashioned into a KKK hood. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/znFNWj0iiw
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Another photo from inside the #EmanuelAME church back in June #DylannRoof @abc_columbia pic.twitter.com/YxCoFopCpV
— Alexis Frazier (@ALEXISV_TV) December 14, 2016
This was a picture taken from inside #EmanuelAME after the shooting #DylannRoofTrial @abc_columbia pic.twitter.com/Vw3pqpAZwc
— Alexis Frazier (@ALEXISV_TV) December 14, 2016
#EmanuelAME survivor Polly Sheppard took the witness stand today. Roof did not testify, the defense rests https://t.co/002EpT4UkO #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/Oo4JaP8iD3
— Kimberlei Davis (@KimberleiDavis) December 14, 2016
Polly Sheppard is the other adult survivor. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/bdwGHE987s
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Finally she examined Ms. Myra Thompson who suffered at least 8 gunshot wounds. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #Chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/MOBmoQPWbY
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 14, 2016
Next Dr. Presness examined Ms. Ethel Lance and says she suffered at least 6 gunshot wounds. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #Chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/xXCEWZVi9F
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 14, 2016
Next she says she examined Tywanza Sanders who suffered at least 5 gunshot wounds. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #Chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/zdd6vgNjUM
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 14, 2016
Susie Jackson, 87 has 10 gunshot wounds to her body. Presnell says her wounds are close together #DylannRoofTrial @abc_columbia pic.twitter.com/4q9VbTuRuX
— Alexis Frazier (@ALEXISV_TV) December 14, 2016
Fourth, she examined Rev. Clementa Pinckney. She says he suffered at least 5 gunshot wounds. #EmanuelAME #DylannRoof #Chsnews @WCBD pic.twitter.com/Y6GqzHD24w
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 14, 2016
Here's another newly released photo featuring the hood. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/isXHsaAVH6
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Perhaps the most unusual photo in the new batch - Dylann Roof smiling. We haven't seen anything similar. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/nbZ4pDwgFQ
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Many of the photos on the camera were taken at Congaree Nat'l Park. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/M4tEavnq6H
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Another photo released today. I believe this is from Elmwood Cemetery in Columbia. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/XYJntYjRZq
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Another photo shows him standing with the statue of Tillman at the State House. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/tYned8pbBJ
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
Another shows him posing in a slave cabin at Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/PqUIXcno3Q
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 14, 2016
#HAPPENINGNOW: Closing arguments expected to start soon. #DylannRoof in a bright blue sweater today. #EmanuelAME #chsnews @wcbd pic.twitter.com/6gd0QYYcpC
— Ashley Rae Yost (@AshleyWCBD) December 15, 2016
#lt Each count for each one of the nine victims.#DylannRoofTrial #Emanuel12 pic.twitter.com/y4mv0wdkwR
— Janae Frazier (@JanaeFrazier) December 15, 2016
Here's how Judge Gergel defined a "crime of violence" in a previous order after a motion by the defense. @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/5xSQiWTUEi
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) December 15, 2016
The penalty phase of the #RoofTrial begins today. Follow live updates from inside the courthouse here: https://t.co/skE0zHmmkS. #chsnews pic.twitter.com/Dqhi6VsSDh
— The Post and Courier (@postandcourier) January 4, 2017
Gov't says Roof joined StormFront as "LilAryan" on February 16, 2015. Here's one of the posts. #sctweets @wis10 #DylannRoof #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/4EAeKOMErl
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) January 6, 2017
Almost time for Day 3 of #RoofTrial. Sharing #DylannRoof's jailhouse drawings. He'd been on suicide watch when these were found. pic.twitter.com/4Opg7vQR8y
— Aaron L. Morrison (@aaronlmorrison) January 6, 2017
"I am not sorry," Roof wrote. - Here's a link to #DylannRoof's jailhouse writings: https://t.co/nf84S6LRxa. #sctweets @wis10 #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/EGyNh2qtwY
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) January 6, 2017
#DylannRoof's motion filed today objects to extensive witness list by gov't #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/iqzohzYQu7
— Abigail Darlington (@A_Big_Gail) January 5, 2017
#DylannRoof attny Bruck on victim family testimonies: "This is his sentencing. It is not a memorial service." https://t.co/Yr0iKGA4Ha #chs pic.twitter.com/S8JYmFNMvr
— ABC News 4 (@ABCNews4) January 5, 2017
Sketches from the start of sentencing in #DylannRoof’s federal trial. #chsnews pic.twitter.com/hDI4POkT6o
— Sam Tyson (@SamInteractive) January 4, 2017
Church shooter #DylannRoof tells jury there is nothing wrong with him psychologically @postandcourier https://t.co/YVck3Tga46
— Jennifer Berry Hawes (@JenBerryHawes) January 4, 2017
So, to recap, here’s what #DylannRoof had to say during his opening statement. #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/rbH4veSLBg
— Aaron L. Morrison (@aaronlmorrison) January 4, 2017
Williams tells jury not to be fooled by #DylannRoof’s apparent expression of regret to his mother. (He wrote her a letter.) pic.twitter.com/8DyhrXH3i0
— Aaron L. Morrison (@aaronlmorrison) January 4, 2017
Here are the six aggravating factors the gov't will try to prove in seeking the death penalty. #DylannRoof #RoofTrial #sctweets @wis10 pic.twitter.com/Ys4hDYT0Ih
— Chad K. Mills (@ChadKMills) January 4, 2017
As his own lawyer, #DylannRoof can question witnesses, address jurors today. Here are the court's rules on how close he can get. #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/LUnpHvpYjW
— Meg Kinnard (@MegKinnardAP) January 4, 2017
Heavy Dept of Homeland Security presence outside Fed Court in downtown Charleston. Sentencing phase of trial for #DylannRoof is at 9:30 AM pic.twitter.com/bwhAhcFvoU
— Brodie Hart (@BrodieHart) January 4, 2017
Hamski notes at the questioning of the prosecutor the bullets that pierced the walls at the church. Red dots represent piercings #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/j5OXUjbKjH
— Cynthia Roldán (@CynthiaRoldan) January 6, 2017
Sentencing phase of the #DylannRoofTrial continues today. @ALEXISV_TV is in #CHS. https://t.co/kxsvY6Owk4
— Grace Joyal (@GraceJoyal) January 9, 2017
HAPPENING NOW: #DylannRoof is affirming in court he doesn't wish to testify in his own defense. "I don't wish to testify." #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/TpR1MXekEW
— Meg Kinnard (@MegKinnardAP) January 9, 2017
Both sides rest in death penalty phase of #DylannRoof trial. Roof, chooses not to testify or present evidence. @wyffnews4 #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/zneZSxwajZ
— Tim Waller (@timwallerWYFF) January 9, 2017
#BREAKING This is my rough transcript of what Dylann Roof just told the jury in his death penalty sentencing closing argument. #RoofTrial pic.twitter.com/YDkc9tVdYY
— Carter Coyle Live 5 (@CarterCoyleWCSC) January 10, 2017