Newspapers, magazines, radio talk shows, and television shows all play an important role in providing the public with information about local crimes. Of course, sensationalized crime stories tend to draw more readers than coverage of dropping crime rates or criminal justice policies. Choose at least two of the three topics below to write about in your response. Write 3 to 5 sentences to answer each topic. 1. In your opinion, what role should Jordan’s newspaper play in covering this case? What information does the public need to know?
2. How might reading about a case or hearing about it on TV influence jurors?
3. Think about coverage you’ve seen of high-profile crimes or court cases. What do you think is helpful about media coverage of these stories? What do you think is problematic?