Plot Synopsis

Executive produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, TRIAL BY MEDIA is a one-hour documentary series that chronicles six televised cases defined by headlines. Since televised coverage introduced a new emphasis on creative storytelling and showmanship into the legal system, the courtroom has never been the same. The series explores the many ways in which the press have contributed to reshaping public perception about guilt or innocence before, during or after a trial. TRIAL BY MEDIA features cases across different areas of the law, including the unforgettable Jenny Jones made-for-Court TV murder trials, the sensational story of Rod Blagojevich's political fall, and the case of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed African immigrant who was shot 41 times by police in New York City. Netflix released six episodes of TRIAL BY MEDIA on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT.