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- 6. Blago! May 11, 2020
- When Gov. Rod Blagojevich finds himself facing a corruption trial, he tries to embrace the media.
- 5. Big Dan's May 11, 2020
- A woman is gang-raped on a pool table at Big Dan's Tavern in New Bedford, Mass.
- 4. King Richard May 11, 2020
- HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy is charged with fraud and money laundering.
Trial by Media is a true crime documentary miniseries that premiered May 11, 2020 on Netflix. [1] [2] Summary. The series focuses on famous court cases from the 1980s-2000s that are believed to have had their outcome affected by extensive media coverage. [3] Episodes. Reception. The series received generally positive reception.
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- May 11, 2020
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Watch Trial By Media | Netflix Official Site. In this true crime docuseries, some of the most dramatic trials of all time are examined with an emphasis on how the media may have impacted verdicts. Watch trailers & learn more.
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- May 11, 2020
Trial by media is a phrase popular in the late 20th century and early 21st century to describe the impact of television and newspaper coverage on a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.
This series explores the impact of media on some of the most dramatic and memorable trials in recent history, such as the Bernhard Goetz subway vigilante case and the HealthSouth fraud scandal. It features interviews with participants, reporters, lawyers and experts, and covers topics such as race, consent, corruption and psychopathy.
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May 11, 2020 · May 11, 2020 5:26 PM EDT. I n Trial by Media, a true crime documentary series from Netflix out May 11, filmmakers revisit six court cases that captured national attention, becoming real-life...