The news media plays an important role in society regarding informing citizens of events and situations occurring in the community. While we all have a right to practice our 1st amendment rights, at what stage do news agencies overstep the line or privacy for individuals who could have been falsely charged with a crime and at what point do they cross the line into negatively affecting individual's careers and family life? Further, what are our citizen rights and protections in the "
court of public opinion", or are contributing citizens, taxpayers, and professionals treated as "media fodder" without any rights to privacy? When does the media go too far in negatively effecting people's lives and lively hoods in the digital age or is the age of media ethics gone entirely? Your thoughts are appreciated.
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