Social Media and the Courts
Panelists talked about the impact of social media on the courts. Former Judge Dennis Sweeney and Professor Genelle Belmas talked about a new… read more
Panelists talked about the impact of social media on the courts. Former Judge Dennis Sweeney and Professor Genelle Belmas talked about a new generation of jurors who were “digital natives.” Judge Sweeney told a story of five jurors who friended each other on Facebook during a trial. Other topics included judges who use Twitter and the future of the courts. They also responded to questions from the audience. close
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