The vast majority of AJA members are either state trial court or Canadian trial court judges. But the media those judges deal with frequently also cover federal courts. So do you want to help the media get better at their job? Tell them about this very good program.

COVERING MAJOR CRIMINAL CASES: some basics for members of the press

Covering any criminal case, much less a major case, is a daunting challenge for any member of the press. This is especially true in high-profile cases.
Berkeley Judicial Institute’s January 19 program is open to the public, and geared toward helping the press do their important work. January 19, 2024Noon PTVirtual75 minutesREGISTER

Judge Marcia Krieger will introduce the program. Reuters’ Dan Levine will interview Judge Bernice Donald (ret.) and Judge Jeremy Fogel (ret.). The speakers will address:

1. Key steps in major federal criminal cases
2. Explanations of procedures and jargon used in federal criminal trials
3. The rights and means available to the press in accessing information about a case
4. Your questions

This on-background program is a discussion of procedures common in all federal criminal trials. No comments will be offered on any specific cases or should be construed as addressing specific cases. This program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge to help the press cover federal criminal trials.
The program will be recorded, and the recording will be posted to our website a few weeks after the program.