Criminal Justice Question

Overview

In this assignment, you will summarize a criminal case in which the broadcast media had an impact, and explain how the media may have influenced the publics perception of the case.

Prompt

In this module, you learned about ways in which perceived bias in media coverage of criminal cases and police activity may play a role in societys perception of police. One of those ways is the role the media play in a criminal case. If the media are biased, it may impact how society interprets and reacts to a criminal case and the criminal justice professionals involved. The medias involvement in a case can also affect criminal justice practices. For this assignment, you will choose a criminal case to focus on. This case will be the basis for both this assignment and Project Three, which is due in Module Seven. You will craft a summary of the case and explain how the media may have influenced the publics perception of the case.

First, choose the case of one of the following criminals:

  • William R. Horton
  • Pamela Smart
  • Dominic Cinelli
  • George Zimmerman

As you begin to research the case, the document may be of assistance.

Then, address the following rubric criteria:

  • In 75 to 100 words, craft a brief summary of a criminal case in which the media had an impact.
    • Describe the pertinent facts and legal points of the case.
    • Describe who was involved and where the case took place.
  • In 100 to 150 words, explain how the media may have influenced the publics perception.
    • Describe any actions by the public that may have been a result of the medias influence.
    • Explain the role the media may have played in the publics perception of the criminal justice professionals involved in the case and/or practices related to the case.

What to Submit

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