In What Ways Might Press Reports and News Coverage Create

question 17

Essay

In what ways might press reports and news coverage create problems for the criminal justice system and be damaging to the objective outcome of a criminal trial? What methods do judges have deal with the media to ensure the defendant receives a fair trial and an impartial jury?

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Definitions:

Unemployment Taxes

Taxes paid by employers to fund unemployment insurance programs for workers who lose their jobs.

FIT Payable

Federal Income Tax Payable, a liability account that represents the amount of federal taxes a company or individual owes to the tax authorities.

FUTA Payable

The liability account for the federal unemployment tax that employers must pay on behalf of their employees.

SUTA Payable

The liability account used to record the amounts owed by an employer for state unemployment taxes.