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1. Effect of Media on
Fair Trial
Tavish Mahajan, MYP 5

2. Table of Contents

3. INTRODUCTION
Media coverage can have both positive and
negative effects on the right to a fair trial.
On one hand, media attention can increase
public awareness and accountability,
promoting transparency in the justice
system. On the other hand, media reporting
can also influence public opinion and
prejudice the jury, potentially jeopardizing
the accused's right to an impartial trial. It is
important for the media to accurately report
on legal proceedings while balancing the
right to a fair trial with the public's right to
information.

4. In what ways Media affects a Fair Trial?
Prejudicing
the Jury
1 Threat to
Witness
2
Bias in
Reporting
3 Influence on
the judge
4

5. Few Case Studies
O.J. Simpson Trial
(1995)
The media coverage of
O.J. Simpson's murder
trial was highly
sensationalized and
influenced public
opinion, leading to
concerns about the
fairness of the trial and
the impartiality of the
jury.
1
Amanda Knox Trial
(2007-2015)
The media frenzy
surrounding Amanda
Knox's murder trial in
Italy was criticized for
being biased and
sensationalized,
potentially prejudicing
the jury and influencing
the outcome of the trial.
2
Michael Jackson Trial
(2005)
The media coverage of
Michael Jackson's trial
on charges of child
molestation was heavily
scrutinized for being
biased and
sensationalized,
potentially prejudicing
the jury and influencing
the outcome of the trial.
3
George Zimmerman
Trial (2013)
The media coverage of
George Zimmerman's
murder trial in the
shooting of Trayvon
Martin was extensive and
at times inflammatory,
leading to concerns about
the fairness of the trial
and the impartiality of the
jury.
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6. O.J. Simpson Trial (1995) Michael Jackson Trial (2005)

7. Effect of Social Media
Social media has a significant impact on the right to a
fair trial in several ways. Jurors using social media
during a trial can expose them to potentially prejudicial
information, potentially compromising the impartiality of
the jury. Social media can spread misinformation and
bias about a case and the parties involved, potentially
influencing public opinion and prejudicing the jury. Social
media can also be used to intimidate or harass
witnesses, potentially affecting their testimony and the
integrity of the trial.Social media can also place pressure
on the judge and legal system, potentially leading to a
rush to judgment or interference with the impartial
administration of justice.

8. Positive impact of Media on Fair Trial
1. Public Awareness and Transparency: Media coverage can raise public
awareness and accountability, promoting transparency in the legal
system. This can help ensure that the public is informed about the
proceedings and can hold the legal system accountable for its actions.
2. Monitoring and Reporting: The media can serve as a watchdog,
monitoring and reporting on legal proceedings to ensure that they are fair
and impartial. This can help prevent abuses of power and ensure that
justice is served.
3. Providing Information: Media reporting can provide the public with critical
information about legal proceedings, increasing understanding and
fostering informed discussion about important issues.
4. Promoting Fairness: Media attention can also help to ensure that the legal
system remains fair and impartial, as the increased scrutiny can help
prevent abuses of power and ensure that justice is served.

9. Positively Impacted Case Studies
The Central Park Five
(1989)
The media coverage of the
Central Park Five case
brought attention to the issue
of racial bias in the criminal
justice system and helped to
ultimately exonerate the five
young men who were
wrongfully convicted.
1
The Abu Ghraib
Scandal (2004)
The media coverage of the
Abu Ghraib scandal helped
to bring to light the abuses
of power and human rights
violations that were taking
place in the prison, leading
to increased scrutiny and
accountability.
2
The Rodney King
Beating (1991)
The media coverage of the
Rodney King beating helped
to bring attention to the
issue of police brutality and
played a key role in
promoting accountability
and change in law
enforcement practices.
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10. Data and Statistics.
Graph representing Effect of News Report
about crimes on prison sentences.
The graph showing
information about how the
average sentence years of a
person who committed
crime is increased just after
publishing news report
about the crime the person
did. The average sentences
following the reporting of
crime stories have
increased day after.

11. Conclusión
The media has a significant impact on the concept
of a fair trial. While the media has the power to bring
attention to important cases and keep the public
informed, it also has the potential to influence public
opinion and prejudice the jury. Excessive media
coverage can also lead to the release of sensitive
information that could compromise the integrity of
the trial. On the other hand, media coverage can
serve as a check on the judicial system and help
ensure that trials are fair and transparent. Overall, it
is important for the media to strike a balance
between its role as a watchdog and its responsibility
to avoid prejudice to the right to a fair trial.

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