Not what you intended regarding crime, but here goes:
In the early 90’s several members of my family were killed by an extremely drunk driver in the mid-morning rain. The drunk died too, but the one surviving relative (parent of 2 little girls who died on impact) lived but was left quadriplegic. She got a lot of media attention for about 10 years or so.
The media used her (not exploitatively) as a cautionary tale and feel-good story (due to her PT recovery work) and she developed a lasting friendship with a specific reporter.
My relative went on to raise 2 more little girls who are now young adults.
Airbags, shoulder straps, and child safety seats might have saved them all. Hopefully the media’s highlighting of their story changed some minds and influenced viewers to think about their families’ safety.
BUCKLE UP and keep your kids protected!
Interesting question! I have no answer but I comment and upvote for visibility. Have a wonderful day!
I know someone who was a teacher who supposedly hit a kid and there was a big media to-do about it around here. She lost her job and works in a grocery store now. She was never found guilty, but it ruined her career.
They totally rely on their friends to help them with the most basic things as tough choices are made:
Whether to rebuild a shattered life or to wallow in the aftermath’s despair.
A neighbour of mine was attacked when he was on a motorbike with his dad. The dad was hurt horribly and in hospital for a month. No action was taken against the criminals. It was a hate crime by people supported by the ruling party. Minimal media coverage and whoever tried to speak up was branded “racist” because the victim was “white”.
Not the exact races but saying white as people may understand that more