Crime reporting is tough. I don't want to be one of those reporters making everyone think the world is a bad place. But, I also want people to be aware of what is happening in the world and to use that information to keep themselves safe. Today, I reported a sickening story about a man who tried to rape a woman in her own home. Thankfully, she manipulated him into loosening his grip for a moment so she could get away.
We've been reading a lot about context and framing in my media theory class, so as I was reporting the story, I wanted to delve deeper into the life of a man who is obviously quite disturbed, power hungry and sexually frustrated. And, I also wanted to hear more about the victim. Her quick thinking helped her escape from a terrifying situation. But, I didn't have time and I probably didn't have the resources to add that kind of information or context. And, from a reporting perspective, it may not have even been entirely appropriate to include it in a short crime brief. But, it's interesting to consider anyway.
Man arrested in connection with first-degree burglary and sexual abuse
We've been reading a lot about context and framing in my media theory class, so as I was reporting the story, I wanted to delve deeper into the life of a man who is obviously quite disturbed, power hungry and sexually frustrated. And, I also wanted to hear more about the victim. Her quick thinking helped her escape from a terrifying situation. But, I didn't have time and I probably didn't have the resources to add that kind of information or context. And, from a reporting perspective, it may not have even been entirely appropriate to include it in a short crime brief. But, it's interesting to consider anyway.
Man arrested in connection with first-degree burglary and sexual abuse
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