The Derek Chauvin murder trial was the lead story across three major networks’ evening news broadcasts. Forty-five witnesses testified over a span of several weeks, a majority of them on behalf of the prosecution. Twelve jurors, with a variety of…
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To clarify, not confuse, is a journalist’s duty
On April 22 CBS and NBC featured Lisa Christensen, an alternate juror in the Derek Chauvin trial. She was the first juror to speak out about the experience. Their reports were based on basically the same information. The results were…
“Believe your own eyes”: The impact of the traumatic visuals George Floyd’s death on news coverage
The image of Derek Chauvin’s knee pressing into George Floyd’s neck has been burned into this country’s psyche. ABC relentlessly used the raw photo of Chauvin staring into the camera while his knee crushed Floyd’s neck. Even on the trial’s…
Framing the future on the day of the Derek Chauvin verdicts
Derek Chauvin’s conviction in the murder of George Floyd signaled a win for accountability of police officers and justice for victims. And that’s how the three main evening news broadcasts covered it. However, Floyd’s death is not an isolated incident.…
Washington Capitals fans return for the first time in over a year
Washington DC – After a year of watching the Caps on the T.V., fans are finally back in the stands of Capital One Arena. Attendance is limited to 10% of venue capacity, which totals 2,100 fans, and season ticket holders…
More Americans are traveling again, experts advise planning ahead before booking your destination
Baltimore, Md. – As travel continues to increase as more vaccines are administered, The European Union is now expecting to allow Americans to travel there this summer. Experts advise booking travel arrangements in advance as the cost of flights, hotels and rental cars are seeing spikes in prices due to high demand.
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