Reality television is quickly becoming a dominant genre in cable as well as network programming. They are comparatively cheap to produce because they don’t require the scale of a union of actors and writers, or expensive locations and remote locations, like sitcoms or drama series. One of the inherent dangers of reality TV programming, however, […]
Tag Archives: Murder Trial
The infamous O. J. Simpson murder trial is a clear example of what an officer should not do with respect to criminal procedure. The lead investigator murders Mr. Examining Goldman and Ms. Simpson, Detective Mark Fuhrman was a study in incompetence. From the very beginning of the trial, the transcript shows Det. Fuhrman not only […]
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Apr
Apr
From time to time, the media picks up on a particularly sensational trial in which they know the public will have an interest. While many people quickly grow tired of these trials, media outlets know that yellow journalism sells. We see it all the time today and it was no different in the 19th century. […]
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Aug
Aug
As a 30-something who has been a registered voter since 18, I have gotten the letter requesting my attendance for jury duty many times since registering. I have showed up for jury duty as requested on more than one occasion and have even had the privilege to sit on a jury for a murder trial. […]