A INFLUÊNCIA DA MÍDIA NOS JULGAMENTOS DO TRIBUNAL DO JÚRI

Abstract

This scientific article deals with the trials carried out by the Jury Court, specifically, the impact that the media causes in convincing the jurors, demonstrating the shortcomings of this influence on the decisions of the sentencing council. It aims to present, based on critical analysis, the characteristics and functionalities of the Jury Court, characteristics of the media and the law that regulates its activity in Brazil, thus aiming to expose the impartiality of the votes in view of the access to information of the specific case before the trial session. The development of the article was conducted through bibliographical research, qualitative research and descriptive research, also addressing the critical doctrinal opinion on the subject, concluding that in order to achieve true justice, the jury court institution needs to undergo a system of reform.