According to Vitelli (2018), "Even though the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, is meant to guarantee the right of all defendants to a 'fair and impartial jury,' ensuring this isn't always possible. Not only are jurors expected to base their decision solely on evidence presented at trial, but the principle of impartiality means that they cannot have any prior opinions about the case they're deciding" (p.1). In today's media environment (with the Internet, social media, 24 hour news cycles, cable news, etc.), do you think it is even possible to select a "fair and impartial jury" and maintain the presumption of innocence (the principle that one is considered innocent unless proven guilty) of the accused? Explain.

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The challenge of selecting a fair and impartial jury and maintaining the presumption of innocence in todays media environment is indeed a complex issue The pervasive nature of media including the Inte... View the full answer