Media Coverage in Criminal Justice Cases: What Prosecutors and Defenders Should and Should Not Say

by Andrew E. Taslitz (Editor)

The media plays a role in many major criminal cases. From Jodi Arias and Amanda Knox to Michael Jackson and Kobe Bryant. This comprehensive book addresses the major media issues facing criminal lawyers. Written by a diverse panel of experts, this book covers strategy and tactics, media consultants, ethical constraints, First Amendment issues, use of social science in court, and guidelines for lawyers acting as media commentators.

353 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2014

About the author

Andrew E. Taslitz, Director, Criminal Justice Practice and Policy Institute, Washington College of Law, American University