World Press Freedom Day (1)

I consider that any defendant (Shaik) has a right to present his defence to the court prior to the information being publicised in the Press. Also that highly derogatory comment on an individual on trial be left until after the court has made it's findings. It is right that you plead for freedom of the press. On the other hand, if the press acts irresponsibly then it must expect to be criticised and in the worst case to be muzzled. Suggest it might be good thing if the press looked to reporting accurately within legal and ethical norms - not continously focus on reporting sensational news which may or may not be accurate with a view to expanding own circulation.