High profile cases
Cases and parties that have attracted significant media attention - why they were of interest, and how this affected proceedings
Can we prosecute capitalist crimes against life? Bringing environmental destruction to trial
Can international criminal law hold corporate decision-makers accountable for environmental destruction? This episode explores the promise and limits of ecocide law in confronting the structures of capitalism.
Rape Academy- A unique case or an ongoing phenomenon?
What happens when the internet becomes a place where sexual violence is not only shared, but encouraged, taught, and normalised?
The rise of litigation PR
In today’s media-saturated world, legal battles are fought not only in the courtroom but also in the headlines.
Glawry & Gore: The Iceman - two hundred frozen souls and one twisted mind
In this episode, Emelie and Ruta present a portrait of a notoriously cold-hearted murderer with an outstanding modus operandi in the New Jersey mob scene.
Can juries today ignore the media and try cases completely fairly?
The effect and influence of extensive media coverage of cases on the jury decision-making process.
Potential media influence on the outcomes of (jury) trials
The effect of extensive media coverage and pre-trial publicity on criminal trials and the possibility of juries reaching a fair verdict in such cases.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: The media response
To what extent was the defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard influenced by media involvement?