trial by media

Definitions

The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.

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Examples

“"Next up is a suit⟳ for procedural malfeasance, including false arrest, dereliction of duty, excessive force⟳, and incompetence. I like⟳ to think⟳ of it as the 'impersonating a police force⟳' suit⟳. It'll play⟳ well on the news." "You threaten⟳ our clients with trial by media?" "Why yes, yes I do. And we're willing to settle⟳ out of court on this one. All you need⟳ to do is drop all charges against our lieutenant commander."”

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