On Rafferty, McClintic and their role in Tori Stafford’s final day: How much detail is too much?

We asked how you felt about the local and national media’s handling of Michael Rafferty’s trial thus far, especially in the context of tweeting Terri-Lynne McClintic’s gruesome testimony last week. Belinda Alzner explains the arguments for and against providing details in such a sensitive case.

We asked how you felt about the local and national media’s handling of Michael Rafferty’s trial thus far, especially in the context of tweeting Terri-Lynne McClintic’s gruesome testimony last week. Belinda Alzner explains the arguments for and against providing details in such a sensitive case.

 

 

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