(2012), "Here is where the media circus takes a decidedly ugly turn", Eric Deggans wrote The murder of Travis Alexander (2013), where Jodi Arias was found guilty of first-degree murder The Killing of Cecil the lion (2015) The sexual harassment allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein and the Weinstein effect (2017) Opposition to and protests against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh and the proceedings of his Confirmation Hearings (2018) The murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed (2020) The Killing of Gabby Petito (2021) Will Smith slapping Chris Rock (2022) The Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial (2022) The 2022 University of Idaho killings The various scandals surrounding George Santos (2022–2023) The trial of Alex Murdaugh (2023) The Chinese "spy balloon" incident (2023) See also 24-hour news cycle Cause célèbre CNN effect Deviancy amplification spiral "Dirty Laundry" (Don Henley song) Feiler faster thesis It's Not News, It's FARK Richard Jewell Media scrum Missing white woman syndrome Paparazzi Perp walk Political theatre Sensationalism Silly season Trial by media Trial of the century Yellow journalism References Criticism of journalism Circus Mass media events Mass media issues Media coverage and representation Influence of mass media Social influence Public opinion