Trial By Media, Season 1 – May 11

Since televised coverage introduced a new emphasis on creative storytelling and showmanship into the legal system, the courtroom has never been the same. This documentary series explores in six parts the many ways in which the media has contributed to reshaping public perception about guilt or innocence before, during or after a trial. The series features cases such as the unforgettable Jenny Jones made-for-Court TV murder trials, the sensational story of Rod Blagojevich’s political fall, and the case of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed African immigrant who was shot 41 times by police in New York City.