Seminar: Does pre-trial publicity affect jurors?, Oct. 17
The ability to achieve justice in the courtroom requires that jurors be fair and impartial in their evaluation of the evidence and judgments about the defendant or parties involved. Media coverage of criminal and civil cases carries the risk of creating prejudice and bias among prospective jurors, particularly in high-profile cases where information about a crime and the defendant may have been widely reported for months before trial.
Ronald Dillehay, professor emeritus of psychology and social psychology, will explore the implications of pre-trial publicity, Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 12:20 p.m to 1:25 p.m. in the William Raggio Building, Room 3005.
Dillehay’s presentation will question the likelihood of potential jurors forming judgments about the defendant and the evidence in the case and whether potential jurors may set aside any such prejudice.
Research on actual cases and relevant theory and findings from social science will be discussed, with a focus on change of venue and other potential remedies for pretrial prejudice in potential jurors. Contact Julie Singer, Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies at (775) 784-6272 for additional information.
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