Exhibits, Shows and Displays

What do you in answerland think about a reality TV show that shows racism and sexism in the legal system?

I am not talking about made up T V or small claims courts scripts. I am speaking of actual cases from start to finish. The show would reveal how our legal system works both good and bad.

Public Comments

1. huh??? it's called court tv...
2. Jerry Springer
3. Sounds a little heavy to me... and boring. Maybe for CourtTV I guess.
4. They made a documentary like that a couple of years ago in Jacksonville and it won an Oscar. The sheriff's son beat a young boy into confessing to a crime of murder without so much as an investigation. What was so unusual about this situation was that the boy was found not guilty. Only then did they run the fingerprints found inside the dead woman's purse. Then, they arrested the real criminal. The young boy they tried for the crime had never been in any kind of trouble, was not a street kid or a gang kid, but he was black. That was his crime. Justice prevailed in this instance. But usually, it does not. So, go for the reality show. A real one.
5. i think it would be useful. not sure if anyone but those of us REALLY into the legal process would care to know the intricate details of it all, though. most people only associate the legal process with what they see on tv (the arrest, the jury trial, the dramatic questioning that you can never get away with in real life). there are many other things, worth documenting, that have an impact on the legal system, such as the prosecuting attorney who actually reviews and signs the warrant, the failed plea agreements that lead to trial, voir dere (a big one they never show on TV), and how the judge rules on evidence and objections. all play a huge factor in sexism and racism. so i'm wondering if anybody else will think that's juicy besides you and me '-) i'm loving it already! lol
6. Git er done.
7. If you are showing both the good and the bad, then I think it's a good idea. But from the way your question is phrased, I'm worried that the show will give way to sensationalism and just choose to show the "racism and sexism" cases. Yes, there is some racism and some sexism in the legal system, as there unfortunately still is in every aspect of life, but if that is all you highlight, then people will get the idea that every case is that badly done. Most cases are handled as professionally and unbiased as possible. If the show chooses cases to highlight different aspects of the legal system, that's great. If the show only highlights badly done, improperly handled cases, then it is going to do nothing but give a usually good legal system a very bad image.