I am NOT an attorney........and I am going from memory......but I think the difference is this......
Previously, the defense asked that jail videos of visits to KC be destroyed after review. Judge Strickland stated that it was not his jurisdiction to order destruction of records. (IMO......that would be illegal)
The jail has a protocol to follow in order to ensure the safety of inmates, employees, and visitors. Judge Strickland I think went as far as to hint to them to request that they be sealed and that if media wanted them, they could be viewed in camera and reported on, but not necessarily released.
I hate to comment and not link so again I say that I am going from memory and will link up later.
Now......given that the jail logs would be considered public records discovery, if the defense has a good enough reason.....he is within his rights to order them sealed if the reason is in fact valid....but that is far different than destroying them.