this assignment, you will choose a criminal case and analyze how the media impacted it. You will then create a presentation that describes the case, the main issue in the case that was sensationalized by the media, and how the media may have had an impact on criminal justice professionals and practices, along with the publics perception.
Choose one of the following criminal cases to focus on:
George Zimmerman
The following required elements should be included:
In 75-100 words, craft a brief summary of a criminal case in which the media had an impact.
Describe the pertinent facts and legal points of the case.
Describe who was involved and where the case took place.
In 100-150 words, describe at least one main issue in the case that the media focused on. Consider the following in your description:
Is it a discretion issue or a societal issue?
Why was this the main issue?
In 100-150 words, describe how the media questioned the roles and actions of criminal justice professionals in the case regarding the issue identified. Consider the following in your description:
Whose roles and actions were questioned by the media?
How were the roles and actions directly related to the issue identified?
In 100-150 words, explain if and how criminal justice practices have adapted as a result of the medias involvement in the case. Consider the following in your explanation:
If they have adapted, how?
If they have not adapted, why do you think this is?
In 100-150 words, explain how the media may have influenced the publics perception.
Describe any actions by the public that may have been a result of the medias influence.
Explain the role the media may have played in the publics perception of the criminal justice professionals involved in the case and/or practices related to the case.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Media Influence on a Criminal Case Presentation
For this assignment, create a presentation on the medias impact on the criminal case chosen. Sources should be cited according to APA style.
An optional template (linked in the Supporting Materials section) has been created to aid you in completing this project.