Defendants are entitled to a public trial. US Const, Am VI; Const 1963, art 1, ยง 20; MCL 600.1420. A criminal trial must be open to the public, unless the court finds that no alternative short of closure will adequately assure a fair trial for the accused. Richmond Newspapers, Inc v Virginia, 448 US 555, 580-581 (1980). See Section 1.1 for more information on open or closed proceedings.