Courts consider the following factors when deciding whether prejudicial news coverage compromised the impartiality of the jury, except for:

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The extent, proximity, and nature of the news coverage are all factors that courts consider when deciding whether or not the jury was compromised. Exculpatory evidence, however, is not a factor in this determination. The focus is on the effect of the news coverage on the jury's ability to remain impartial, rather than on the strength of the defendant's case.

Courts Consider the Following Factors When Deciding Whether Prejudicial News