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I am going to assume your comment is a serious one. This case isn't a "trial by media". What is happening is that several investigative journalism groups are g

by snassar 11y ago

I am going to assume your comment is a serious one. This case isn't a "trial by media". What is happening is that several investigative journalism groups are getting together to examine data acquired through a leak. The examination may lead to lawsuits, criminal investigations, and legislative action, but is by no definition a trial. The questions asked as a result of the examination of the leaked information may lead to uncomfortable questions in private and in public. At this point, who is being accused of wrong-doing?

wastedhours 11y ago
The "trial by media" point is a fairly common one, insofar as media can influence the public's perception of any activities before any legal wrongdoing is established. I.e. in the UK, Cameron is on the front pages for his father's activities, regardless of whether he had any part/they're genuine/benefited etc... "Trial by media" is less a witch hunt, and more influencing the zeitgeist.
- snassar 11y ago
  I am not sure what you mean by "trial by media" being a common point. Common where and used by whom? I am also not sure what you mean. Are you taking the view that "influencing the zeitgeist" should only happen in the court system?
  - wastedhours 11y ago
    "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." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_by_media https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_by_media Not saying that it should only happen in the court system, just saying that since the media has the widespread ability to do so, they need to hold themselves to a certain account and be satisfied that their definition of "in the public interest" is worthy enough.

by snassar 11y ago

wastedhours 11y ago

The "trial by media" point is a fairly common one, insofar as media can influence the public's perception of any activities before any legal wrongdoing is established. I.e. in the UK, Cameron is on the front pages for his father's activities, regardless of whether he had any part/they're genuine/benefited etc... "Trial by media" is less a witch hunt, and more influencing the zeitgeist.

snassar 11y ago
I am not sure what you mean by "trial by media" being a common point. Common where and used by whom? I am also not sure what you mean. Are you taking the view that "influencing the zeitgeist" should only happen in the court system?
- wastedhours 11y ago
  "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." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_by_media https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_by_media Not saying that it should only happen in the court system, just saying that since the media has the widespread ability to do so, they need to hold themselves to a certain account and be satisfied that their definition of "in the public interest" is worthy enough.