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jlf1961 -> Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:06:06 PM)

I have been following the Casey Anthony murder trial out of Florida off and on since it started.

The trial has been televised on "In Session" and HLN news since day one.

I can't help but think that the whole televised process creates a prejudiced view of the defendant.

The commentary dealing with the actions or reactions of the defendant is less than flattering, even biased.

If criminal cases are to be televised should there be no commentary with the exception of explaining points of evidence and/or scientific points made by either side and nothing on the actions of the defendant such as apparent emotional responses to testimony.



tj444 -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:22:52 PM)

yeah, I think it makes the defendant in a bad light, no doubt knowing its on tv, every reaction is viewed and judged by all, not just those in the courtroom, adds more pressure to just not show any emotion, even if it makes the defendant appear more human. Although, i dont know that it hurt OJ any for his murder trial... he got away with it... [>:]

I am also opposed to it since it sensationalizes homicide cases & turns a person(s) real death into entertainment which i find morally repulsive. [8|]

I dont watch this kinda stuff anyway... just not me.



pahunkboy -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:27:03 PM)

I dont think there are allowed in PA/IL.   Fine by me.   



rulemylife -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:39:12 PM)

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ORIGINAL: tj444

I am also opposed to it since it sensationalizes homicide cases & turns a person(s) real death into entertainment which i find morally repulsive. [8|]



Exactly, it is not being televised to inform the public, but as a form of entertainment.  Another version of reality TV.

It amazed me to see every major cable news network carrying live coverage of trial testimony.  I agree it is newsworthy, but do we really need to sit through hours of tedious questions and answers when a brief summary of the day's trial would do just as well?



SternSkipper -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:41:38 PM)

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If criminal cases are to be televised should there be no commentary with the exception of explaining points of evidence and/or scientific points made by either side and nothing on the actions of the defendant such as apparent emotional responses to testimony.


Yeah, but then we couldn't employ that loud mouth blonde chick who specializes in SOUNDING like she's some kind of threat to those who run afoul of the law... her whole career would be limited to cameos in movies like "Hancock".




mnottertail -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:42:54 PM)

Susan Powter?  Or the other cunt?



jlf1961 -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:48:52 PM)


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ORIGINAL: SternSkipper

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If criminal cases are to be televised should there be no commentary with the exception of explaining points of evidence and/or scientific points made by either side and nothing on the actions of the defendant such as apparent emotional responses to testimony.


Yeah, but then we couldn't employ that loud mouth blonde chick who specializes in SOUNDING like she's some kind of threat to those who run afoul of the law... her whole career would be limited to cameos in movies like "Hancock".





Have you read anything about the Prosecutorial misconduct of said blonde?


I dont mind someone talking about cases that are in pre trial or investigations, however there should be no commentary about a defendant during the trial. As I said, commentary should be limited to explaining points of law, explaining evidence presented and the scientific evidence presented.



rulemylife -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:50:27 PM)

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ORIGINAL: mnottertail

Susan Powter?  Or the other cunt?


Stop The Insanity!

Come to think of it, we should hook Susan up with Nancy.  A match made in heaven.



pahunkboy -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:55:42 PM)

LOL.   yeah Nancy.   turn the channel! 



LafayetteLady -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 12:59:47 PM)

I have watched portions of the trial on and off as well.

Yes, it is a new, bizarre form of "reality" television, but if not televised, we would still get reports in newspapers and such.  Keep in mind that if people weren't watching, they wouldn't be continuing to show trials. 

The reason that they give opinions, which are usually pretty biased I agree, is because they aren't obligated to be objective.  The public watching is not on the jury, the only ones that legally need to look at the case from a position not tainted by public opinion, which is why they are sequestered.

People in the US tend to want to see these sensational cases on their television.  Only way to stop it is to stop watching.



SternSkipper -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 1:15:51 PM)

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Susan Powter? Or the other cunt?


Which one is the blonde that sounds like a defrocked Southwest Airlines Stewardess from Dallas?

All I know is I'd like to get em all on a shuttle bus circling the outer perimeter of the green zone in Baghdad till the produce some news worthy television,,, And somebody book Gloria Allred a seat too.



SternSkipper -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 1:20:06 PM)

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Have you read anything about the Prosecutorial misconduct of said blonde?


Nah, but having grown up in the family of well regarded jurist, I can tell ya she's got the stink of sanctions all over her sorry ass

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I dont mind someone talking about cases that are in pre trial or investigations, however there should be no commentary about a defendant during the trial. As I said, commentary should be limited to explaining points of law, explaining evidence presented and the scientific evidence presented.


They've already proven that they can do it, CSPAN is dull as drying paint, but you see politics unfolding with as little journalistic color as I've ever seen.
  I agree with you



pahunkboy -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 1:43:37 PM)

FR:

Kind of funny that ppl are admitting that truth and lies can be one and the same.   Oh the hypocrisy!


(building 7  folks)



jlf1961 -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 1:46:06 PM)

Considering the way this case has been covered both before and during the trial, even if Casey Anthony is acquitted, the way she has been portrayed, she is going to be stigmatized from the coverage.



SternSkipper -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 1:56:31 PM)

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Considering the way this case has been covered both before and during the trial, even if Casey Anthony is acquitted, the way she has been portrayed, she is going to be stigmatized from the coverage.


And it won't matter a month later to the white-trash fucks she hangs out with. Yeah, we won't see her take over for Jeb Bush, but who really cares?



SternSkipper -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 1:58:10 PM)

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Kind of funny that ppl are admitting that truth and lies can be one and the same. Oh the hypocrisy!



Are you one of the guys who sees the boogeyman's face in the 911 smoke?



Aneirin -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 3:08:23 PM)

I believe law in most civilised countries goes on the premise that an accused is innocent until proven guilty, but if the sensationalist media get involved, bollocks to that premise, for the accused and aquitted could be hung drawn and quartered by media sensationalism and via them, the nutjobs in society who like to take their interpretation of what they hear  into their own hands and meter out what the nutjobs believe is due



Termyn8or -> RE: Should television cameras be allowed in Criminal Court Cases? (6/30/2011 6:51:48 PM)

I had to give this one some thought. In the old days generally the courthouse was open what, once a week ? I don't think the doors were locked, but then they didn't have 350 defendants every day.

An open courthouse is a great idea if people can behave themselves. It would be impractical though to just open the doors to everything. The limitations on the coverace would have to of course preclude any commentary on the case. As most cases are broken all up these days, arraingment, a pretial or three and who knows what else, they could have time stamps and reference numbers so that on a Tivo, you can see what all happened in a particular case.

It is public record, but not in real time. So the argument is should it be allowed to be broadcast live ? If so there would have to be many other restrictions. And witnesses who do not want their face on TV, well they DO have to face the accused in most cases under the Constitution, but that doesn't mean the world. The accused is right there and not looking at his TV set. So that takes care of that. Voting by phone should similarly be banned.

I just don't think it would be a bad idea to just televise ALL trials. It is the actions of our government right ? It involves something just a bit important right ? This is a bit more than a zoning variance. Why shouldn't we know ?

T^T



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