1. To Print or Not to Print
The good news for news organizations is that the chances of winning suits brought against them by rape victims are very high. ... Courts want to avoid this before it begins because the number one purpose of the media is to report social problems, one being crime. ... The public is interested in matters of social issues such as: crime, drug use and political candidates. News of social issues or stories about these issues can teach and inform the American public. ... Both states have prosecuted news organizations for publishing rape victim's names. ...
- Word Count: 2849
- Approx Pages: 11
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School