Evidence Quote by Angela Corey
“There is a reason cases are tried in a court of law, not in the court of the public and not by the media, because details have to come out in excruciating and minute fashion, detail by detail, bit of evidence by bit of evidence.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Legal Commentary, 2015
Legal proceedings require meticulous, evidence‑by‑evidence examination, unlike media trials which lack detailed scrutiny.
In simple terms: Court trials need detailed evidence; media lacks depth.
Rely on thorough evidence in justice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- news reporting
- policy debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media responsibly report ongoing cases?
- What safeguards protect due process?
Media trials can still influence public opinion despite lacking detail.