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Because media does not always base stories entirely on fact, can be very opinionated one way or the other, and some media articles are basically Propaganda. If jurors were to read or view the opinions of others, or stories that are high in emotion but not necessarily factually correct, it could sway how a juror feels toward the case before even considering evidence given in the court room. This would not allow for a fair and objective decision to be made about the innocence or guilt of the person on trial.

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