Shelvia Dancy Reflects on Covering the Duke Lacrosse Case and the Role of Digital Media

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Episode notes

Jon Champion interviews Shelvia Dancy, a former reporter and current Professor of Digital Journalism and Media Law at UNC's Hussman School of Journalism. They discuss the challenges of covering the Duke Lacrosse case, the national media frenzy, and the ethical responsibilities of journalists in the digital age. Shelvia shares her reflections on Crystal Mangum’s recent apology and lessons learned from the case about forming opinions and respecting due process.