Court of public opinion
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Court of public opinion has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dateline NBC (Oct 2025).
Trying cases in the court of public opinion is the use of the media to influence public opinion for one side or the other in a court case. This can result in persons outside the justice system taking action for or against a party. For instance, the reputation of a party may be greatly damaged even if they win the case. Lawyer Robert S. Bennett noted that when he represents high-profile clients, he sometimes finds them in a (figurative) Bermuda Triangle of cross-currents generated by a criminal i
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Dateline NBC |
| Field | Sociology, Law |
Who talks about Court of public opinion on podcasts?
Court of public opinion came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Dateline NBC.
What is Court of public opinion mentioned alongside?
Court of public opinion is most often mentioned alongside Donald C. Murphy, Brad Davis and NBC News.
Mentioned together: Donald C. Murphy, Brad Davis, NBC News, Canada, England, Shelly Markel, Donna Adelson, Vietnam, United Kingdom (UK), Dolce Vita