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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