The influence of the media in major repercussion cases

Abstract

The objective of this article is to analyze the impacts that the media has on cases of great national repercussions, especially in the criminal sphere, addressing the rights to privacy and the right to information, as well as making an analysis of how far the limitation of a right goes, permeating the theme of the principle of presumption of innocence. Furthermore, through a summary study of specific cases, it seeks to present the possible impacts on the lives of the accused who are accused without having the chance to be contradicted and fully defended in the social court, that is, without even receiving the benefit of the doubt, society condemns the accused, violating the principle of presumption of innocence. As well, it aims to historically relate the influence of the media to the principle of presumption of innocence, which is essential for the jury trial. In this way, it can be seen that the media is essential for the effectiveness of the Democratic Rule of Law, however, the means of broadcasting the media need to respect other fundamental rights, such as the principle of presumption of innocence, that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. prove otherwise.