Prompt: In this milestone, create a draft of the Causes and Reaction to Controversy portions of your final project.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I.
Causes of Controversy
A. Media Coverage: Assess the impact of media coverage of the case on the judicial process. For instance, how did the news media shape public
perception of the case? How did this, in turn, affect the court proceedings? Or, how did the selection of photographs and videos used by the
media impact public opinion and the judicial process?
B. Fairness: Assess the fairness of the administration of the judicial process in your case. In other words, how fair and equitable was the judicial
process? Why did the judicial process cause such a controversy?
II.
Reaction to Controversy
A. Reaction Explanation: Explain the reaction by the criminal justice court system, the media, and local, state, or national politicians to the
perceived equality of the judicial process, supporting your response with specific examples. For instance, were politicians acting in a way that
caused bias? Did local media provide objective coverage of the case? Did national media demonstrate sufficient, in-depth knowledge of the
facts?
B. Reaction Defense: Justify, with evidence, the appropriateness and effectiveness of the court system’s reaction to the controversy during the
trial. Ensure that you communicate your justification clearly and effectively.
C. Alternatives Explanation: How could the court system have responded more appropriately and effectively to the controversy during and after
the trial? In other words, what alternative courses of direction could the court system have taken? How could the judicial system have worked in
a more fair and ethical way?
D. Alternatives Defense: Defend, with evidence, your conclusions about how the court system could have taken an alternative course of direction
that might have remedied the situation more appropriately and effectively. Ensure that you communicate your defense clearly and effectively.
Sample Solution
The causes of controversy surrounding the issue of online privacy primarily stem from the increased use and availability of digital technology, as well as recent changes in government policy. With the rise of social media and other forms of internet-based communication, users are sharing a large amount of personal information which can be used for various purposes. This data can then be accessed by corporations, governments, and other organizations without explicit consent or knowledge. Additionally, a number of countries have recently implemented changes to their laws that allow for more surveillance by intelligence services or law enforcement without judicial oversight. In some cases, this has allowed for intrusive policies that violate people’s privacy rights in an effort to combat terrorism or crime. These practices have raised significant public concern due to their potential implications on civil liberties.