Monday, March 26, 2012

Crime and the Courts Fair Trial Free Press Controversy



After reading to the “The Free Press-Fair trial Controversy”, answer the following questions.

  1. What initial case created this controversy?  What other cases are related to the controversy?




  1. What is a gag order?



  1. What is a closed courtroom?



  1. What amendments were used to argue for a closed courtroom?



  1. What ruling did the Supreme Court make in 1981?



  1. What states ban cameras?



  1. What is off limits to reporters?



  1. Overall, what is the media’s obligation to the public?




  1. What limitations should the media have in Crime and the Courtroom?


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