The landmark 1966 case of Sheppard v.Maxwell dealt with the problem of

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The Sheppard v. Maxwell case dealt with the tension between freedom of the press and a fair trial. The defendant, Sheppard, was convicted of murdering his wife, and the media coverage of the case was so extensive and prejudicial that the Supreme Court ultimately ruled that Sheppard did not receive a fair trial. This case established guidelines for how much pre-trial publicity a defendant can receive before their right to a fair trial is compromised.

The Landmark 1966 Case of Sheppard V