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Impact Of Trial By Media With Reference To Cheryl Araujo Case, Bedford 1983

Impact Of Trial By Media With Reference To Cheryl Araujo Case, Bedford 1983 [Trial By Media Documentary]




Chowdavarapu Vatsal, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad


ABSTRACT


The US-based documentary 'Trial by media' is directed by Skye Borgman; Garrett Bradley and others. Skye Borgman is an award-winning cinematographer who films narrative movies everywhere. This documentary examines trials whose judgements were influenced by the media and the public vote. This documentary is about Cheryl Araujo, an overcomer of a rape assault where six individuals were charged, every one of whom is Portuguese-Americans, and the scenarios because of a part of the gathering embracing Portuguese-American thoughts and blaming the Portuguese social class living there of immoral behaviour and the crime occurred. The preliminary of Cheryl Araujo's attackers was the first court hearing to be communicated, which was unveiled. The trial covered by media aired up to three hours a day on CNN and other media channels, which led this case to be the most notable rape case before live television cameras; it also aired the name and address of the victim, which resulted in the breach of her privacy and increased public vilified turning her life swirled into a disaster. During this trial, there was a widespread discussion concerning what rape is and how it is different from having regular sex, leaving people in a dilemma. This document exhibits what is especially important: community conversation and dialogue. This case outlines why it is essential to hear what people think, even if it is painful because opinions cannot be changed without knowing what people think. The Accused, a 1988 film featuring Jodie foster was inspired by these horrifying events. The term "trial by media" has been popular lately and throughout the twentieth century to reflect the influence of newspaper and television coverage on a case. The media attempts to hold the defendant liable even before the trial and regardless of the outcome in court. In this research paper, the main idea and theme revolve around the media's influence on the justi and how they affect the verdict.

Keywords: Impact of media, Nationalist overtones, Trial by media

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Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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