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"Just the facts ma'am": The Supreme Court says "no" to media ride-alongs.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1999
ISSN
1070-8286
Abstract
A recent decision by the United States Supreme Court restricting the scope and presence of the press during the execution of search/arrest warrants comes at the height of popularity of real-life crime TV. This paper explores this landmark court case within the context of our nation's voyeuristic thirst for real-life drama. Also discussed is the growing reciprocal relationship between law enforcement and the various media. While video for popular programs are often obtained at a cost of citizens' right to privacy, the authors of this paper argue that public display nevertheless plays an important function for our understanding of the criminal justice system.
Language
en_US
Publisher
University of Albany. School of Criminal Justice
Recommended Citation
Costello, R. & Biafora, F. (1999). “Just the facts ma’am”: The Supreme Court says “no” to media ride-alongs. Journal of Criminal Justice and Popular Culture, 7(3), 15-25.
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Comments
Abstract only. Full-text article is available through licensed access provided by the publisher. Published in Journal of Criminal Justice and Popular Culture, 7(3), 15-25. Full text document is available through the open access link provided.