There is telling evidence that media publicity prevents a fair trial, for virtually every conviction in a sensational trial has been overturned because of media reporting, or else juries, feeling media pressure, have brought in guilty verdicts.

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While media publicity can impact a trial, the statement is an overgeneralization. Not "virtually every conviction" in a sensational trial is overturned due to media reporting, nor do juries always bring in guilty verdicts because of media pressure. Cases vary widely, and the judicial system has mechanisms, like jury instructions and sequestration, to mitigate media influence.

There Is Telling Evidence That Media Publicity Prevents a Fair