Jack Ford, legal analyst for CBS News and Peabody Award-winning journalist, spoke about some of the high profile trials he has covered over the last 25 years, as well as older historic trials. He shared his experiences and his thoughts on how trials that capture the media's attention can impact the legal profession as a whole. Sponsored by the Program in Public Law. Introduction by Katharine Bartlett.

Recorded on February 10, 2011.

Full title: High Profile Trials & Their Impact on the Legal Profession.

What catapults a case into the media spotlight? Who is responsible for focusing media and public attention on a particular case? Once a case gains high-profile status, what are the professional and ethical roles and responsibilities of members of the media, the bar, and the institutions involved? How do media balance their First Amendment right to watch over the operation of government with the rights of the accused?

The Program in Public Law presents Media Coverage of the Duke Lacrosse Case, with Jack Ford. Mr. Ford is a Senior Anchor for Court TV.

Recorded on February 07, 2007.

Appearing: Christopher Schroeder (Duke University School of Law), introducer. Jack Ford (Court TV), speaker.