Instead of “Believe the Woman” or “Believe the Man,” how about Believe in Due Process? This video by Matt Orfalea illustrates why we need to be highly suspicious whenever the corporate media conducts its own hysterical “trials” of celebrities.

Commenting on this video, Matt Taibbi adds:

Most people accused of crimes aren’t famous ballplayers, but small-timers whose shoplifting or assault mugshots become ugly headlines above little online arrest reports that remain on the Internet forever, for potential future employers and friends alike to see. What should media do, about people who are accused but not yet convicted? Probably at minimum, cover exonerations with as much vigor as opening charges. Unfortunately, dirty laundry will always sell better.