Los Angeles ( CNN ) -- The wrongful death trial of concert promoter AEG Live filed by Michael Jackson 's mother and three children will not be televised , a judge decided Friday . CNN had requested its camera be allowed in the courtroom during the trial , but Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Yvette Palazuelos issued a ruling Friday denying the request . California law leaves the decision to the trial judge 's discretion based on 19 factors to be considered . Palazuelos did not say in her ruling what factors swayed her decision . AEG Live to put Michael Jackson on trial in his own death . AEG Live 's lawyer argued televising the trial could create a frenzy among Jackson fans at the courthouse that could pose a threat to witnesses . Jackson lawyers argued in favor of having a camera in court , saying it would be the best way for the world to see justice done . Without cameras , only a handful of journalists will have seats in the small courtroom in downtown Los Angeles . The Jacksons ' lawsuit accuses AEG Live of liability in Jackson 's death through the negligent hiring of Dr. Conrad Murray , the physician who is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter . Conrad Murray from jail : ' I was in the wrong place at the wrong time ' AEG Live contends Murray was never its employee , but was chosen and hired by Jackson . If AEG Live is found liable by a jury , it could mean a multibillion dollar judgment for the Jacksons , based on the potential earnings of Michael Jackson had he lived past his 50th birthday . Opening statements and the first witness could be heard in about two weeks in the trial that is expected to last for two to three months . The pool of potential jurors reached 60 Friday afternoon after four days of eliminating jurors for hardship reasons . The process will continue Monday and Tuesday or until about 100 potential jurors are identified . On Wednesday , the lawyers will start the voir dire process of eliminating jurors based on cause or their jury strikes allowed under court rules . Until then , the lawyers are studying their answers to a long questionnaire the potential jurors completed . The process is expected to continue for another week , perhaps ending around April 16 or 17 . It is unclear how soon after a jury is seated that the judge will have lawyers deliver opening statements and call the first witness . Some judges allow the jury a day or so to take care of personal business after being selected .
CNN asks the judge to allow its camera in the courtroom . AEG Live argues televising it could cause a Jackson media frenzy . Jackson fans are in favor of allowing a camera in court . Jackson 's mom and kids say AEG Live is liable for his death .