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32 Syracuse J. Sci. & Tech. L. 1 (2015-2016)
Modern Media and Its Effect on High-Profile Cases

handle is hein.journals/sjost32 and id is 140 raw text is: Modern Media and its Effect on High-Profile Cases Thomas R. Romano 1 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explore whether or not increased media coverage of criminal trials can make an impact on the outcome a high-profile case. In order to assess this issue, this paper will view the 1st and 6th Amendments to determine if technological advances in the media affect the rights of the parties involved in a case. Next, this paper addresses how technological advancements in the way people receive their news has created difficulties for the courts in regard to maintaining a fair trial. Furthermore, this paper will view past and present high-profile cases that have been subjected to intense media scrutiny to determine whether or not the media had made an impact on the outcome. Lastly, this paper will discuss the remedies that are in-place to protect a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to a fair and impartial jury when the media reports on the defendant's case. 1 Syracuse University College of Law, Juris Doctor expected 2016

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