Reflections by President Richard Broadhead

Duke President Richard Brodhead\u27s comments relating to the Duke Lacrosse case during The Court of Public Opinion conference. Questions/themes/discussion topics What catapults a case into the media spotlight? Who is responsible for focusing media and public attention on a particular case? Once a case gains high-profile status, what are the professional and ethical roles and responsibilities of members of the media, the bar, and the institutions involved? How do media balance their First Amendment right to watch over the operation of government with the rights of the accused