The First Amendment guarantee of freedom of the press is often incompatible with the _______________ Amendment guarantee of the right to a fair trial and protection of the defendant's rights.

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The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair and impartial trial with the assistance of counsel, rights to a speedy trial, to confront witnesses, and be informed of the charges. However, the First Amendment's freedom of the press often conflicts with this right, as the press has the power to influence public opinion and therefore the outcome of trials. The media must be careful not to release information that could bias the jury or otherwise interfere with the defendant's rights.

The First Amendment Guarantee of Freedom of the Press Is