Media coverage in high-profile criminal cases is a multifaceted issue with several consequences – some good and some bad. This leads to the phenomenon known as “ pretrial publicity ” where potential jurors are exposed to the case and may consequently form biases. This issue illustrates the Constitutional conflict  between a defendant’s right to a fair trial (Sixth Amendment) and the media’s right to freedom of press (First Amendment). These two rights are most likely to clash

“ Diddy  recruited his kids for birthday singing video in an attempt to sway potential jurors.”   “What is jury nullification, and what does it mean for Luigi Mangione’s defense?”   “ OJ Simpson : The First Trial of the Digital Century.”   Over the past few decades, the rise of media and digital platforms has strongly influenced our decision-making. The court of public opinion  often decides a celebrity’s fate before a trial begins. High-profile criminal cases involving cele

When we think about the Criminal Justice System, we may think about the roles of criminal law practitioners. Defense attorneys are the...