Bristol Palin’s custody battle is grabbing the media spotlight, and seems that’s just the way baby daddy Levi Johnston wants it. While Bristol Palin had hoped to keep seeking full custody and support from Levi Johnston for their son Tripp private, Johnston requested that the case go public.

The judge ruled last week that the custody dispute would be an open proceeding, as Johnston did not “feel protected against Sarah Palin in a closed proceeding.”

This Today show video clip gives more details of the Bristol Palin/Levi Johnston custody dispute.