Beverly Reid O'Connell appeared on September 19, 1995, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney representing the FBI in proceedings concerning protective measures for the Fiato witnesses and restrictions on FBI agent testimony. During the Fiato hearing, she told the court that the federal government continued to seek a protective order because the FBI had taken measures to protect Craig and Larry Fiato, Larry had received a new identity, and both men had raised safety concerns about broadcasting their likenesses or voices. Judge Ito granted the United States Attorney's application, barring photography, sketch artists, and noncourt recording devices and terminating the video and audio feed during Larry Fiato's testimony; defense counsel had argued that the Fiatos would contradict and impeach Detective Vannatter, while O'Connell stated that she was unaware of any cooperation agreement.