A influência midiática nos casos criminais

Abstract

This monograph aims to understand the relationship between media and crime in contemporary society, focusing on the influence of the press on criminal cases. It is a descriptive research, with an exploratory approach and a methodology based on literature review and case studies. The main objective is to analyze how the media, by reporting news in a sensationalist way, harms criminal investigations and trials, with the press taking on the role of the court. The study also investigates the negative effects of this media behavior on society and the possibility of minimizing such impacts. The research includes a criminological and sociological analysis, considering the role of the media in society, how crimes relate to social classes, and the influence of the press on the exposure of these crimes. Furthermore, in the case study section, the Evandro, Escola Base and Boate Kiss cases were studied, analyzing how the media impacted the investigations and trials of these crimes. The results identify harmful consequences of sensationalist media in criminal processes and public perception, as well as highlighting the need for a more responsible approach in crime reporting. It is concluded that the media exerts considerable influence on the justice system, and reducing its bias is essential to ensuring the application of constitutional principles in the treatment of criminal cases.