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    Megan P. Kennedy, Lindsay M. Mudd, Carson M. Smith

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    This poster reflects research conducted as part of a course project designed to give students experience in the research process.

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    What constitutes a "legally qualified" political candidate, "equal time," and "use" of broadcast facilities under the Federal Communication Commission provisions requiring equal access to the airways for political candidates? Also: Can murder defendants such as Troy Davis, Trayvon Martin, Casey Anthony and Jody Arias receive fair trials given the high-voltage national spotlight? How do courts define "massive, pervasive and prejudicial publicity" that would prevent a fair trial? Also: How can journalists avoid legal liabilities when going undercover to seek information in the public interest?

    Publication Date

    4-17-2013

    Project Designation

    Course Project

    Primary Advisor

    Annette M. Taylor

    Primary Advisor's Department

    Communication

    Keywords

    Stander Symposium project

    Research exercise: Legal Issues Confronting the News Media Concerning Politics, Murder and Undercover Reporting

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