Chapter 11 - Free Press and Fair Trial

Question 1

What did the Court decide in U.S. v. Skilling?

Answer 1

• That the Court will only presume a prejudicial jury in extreme cases.

Question 2

What are the six different trial level remedies for Pre-Trial Publicity?

Answer 2

1) Voir Dire
2) Change of Venue
3) Change of Veniremen
4) Continuance
5) Admonition
6) Sequestration

Question 3

When can restrictive orders be aimed at the press?

Answer 3

1) There must be intense and pervasive publicity about the case.
2) No other alternative might mitigate the effects of the pretrial publicity.
3) The restrictive order will effectively prevent prejudicial publicity from reaching potential jurors.

Question 4

What case sets out the standard for restrictive orders in criminal cases aimed at the Press?

Answer 4

Nebraska Press Association v. Stuart (1976)