The Media Drop

Do the requests of the press and lack of “extraordinary circumstances” surrounding the details of a grand jury’s decision to send Michael Jackson to trial for child molestation create a situation where the information should now become public? The BBC News picks up some recent notes on the happenings surrounding this upcoming trial. With recent high profile court cases like those of Martha Stewart, Kobe Bryant and Scott Peterson causing a media stir, many people feel the fervor over details can not only taint a jury pool, but can create unfortunate situations for others involved, including witnesses and family members of those affected. Does freedom of press apply in this situation?