Crime coverage: Information or influence?

• Shiukashvili Ia

In the contemporary media landscape, crime-related reporting has become a leading theme. Although the media's primary role is to inform the public, there is growing evidence that crime stories influence public perceptions, fears, and moral judgments. This article examines how the media contributes to the selective representation of crime and the decisive role of sensationalist styles. It also explores how such portrayals affect different social groups.

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