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The Disappearing Jury Trial
The Sixth Amendment of the Constitution states that “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, an
London Henderson
Feb 22 min read
From Headlines to Handcuffs: The Legal Impact of Media on Celebrity Trials
“ 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
Nyia McCree
Oct 27, 20254 min read
Who is Luigi Mangione? HBO’s Investigative Documentary Unearths the Effect of Anti-Defendant Publicity in True Crime Documentaries.
HBO’s “Who is Luigi Mangione” is just one in a long line of true crime documentaries available over popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu that have been grabbing the public’s attention and raising academic concern.
Alicia Casciano
Mar 29, 20254 min read
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