1. Return their calls. 2. Tell them the truth. 3. Tell them why you can't talk to them.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Three Rules for Dealing with the Media (When You Can't Talk to Them)
From Houston trial lawyer Rusty Hardin, who spoke at the TCDLA/HCCLA Dealing With the Media seminar last week, three rules for dealing with the media when talking to them won't help your client:
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An ethics complaint against the Duke false rape case prosecutor,Mike Nifong, alleges his comments violated state ethics rules barring statements that "have a substantial likelihood of heightening public condemnation of the accused." Nifong, the complaint adds, should have known that his media statements "had a substantial likelihood of prejudicing the criminal adjudicative proceeding." Comments to the media by either the prosecutor or defense can result in a disciplinary proceeding. There is also the danger of being "baited" by the media into making an inappropriate comment --- something used to disqualify the defense lawyer or prosecutor. Cases should be tried in the court room and not the media.
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