Judge Orders Release of Sandy Hook 911 Calls

The Connecticut Mirror reports that Superior Court Judge Eliot D. Prescott ordered the release of 911 calls made after Adam Lanza opened fire at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., unless he is overturned on appeal.

'"Delaying the release of the audio recordings, particularly where the legal justification to keep them confidential is lacking, only serves to fuel speculation about and undermines confidence in our law enforcement officials,'" The Connecticut Mirror reported the judge opining.

The judge rejected all of the prosecution's argument to keep the 911 calls out of the public, including that releasing the calls would "have a chilling effect on those who might need to call 911," The Connecticut Mirror further reported.

The Associated Press is seeking the 911 calls.