Stand your ground

15 05 2012

http://news.yahoo.com/stand-ground-defense-fails-florida-shooting-case-030038820.html

In another case, Stand-Your-Ground argument does not acquit woman of her charges. This may affect decisions with Zimmerman’s case in the shooting of Travyon.




Zimmerman Case

20 04 2012

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/13/us/george-zimmerman-to-appear-in-court.html
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/george-zimmerman-apologizes-trayvon-martin-family-could-released-152857774.html

There are new evidence to the case that suggests that the shooting may have been done in self-defense. It was said that a photo was released that shows injury to the back of Zimmerman’s head. There are concerns that this trial will cause conflict between the black and the white community. Already, there are several protests across the country that demand for the conviction of Zimmerman. Celebrities, priests, and other influential peple such as Obama have had their input on this case. In addition, there might be an issue with the media coverage of the case. It seems as if the media was set to condemn Zimmerman from the start, from their use of words and photos in their reports.




Journalism during War

20 04 2012

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/world/asia/pentagon-asked-newspaper-not-to-publish-photos.html?_r=2

I thought this article was interesting because it considers the role of the media during wartime. Should the newspapers protect the American armies’ interests by not exposing photos that can put soldiers at risk? On the other hand, it is important for journalists is to report the truth as it is…