The lawyer may choose to respond in a traditional media outlet, on social media, or via a direct public statement, but the same rules on extrajudicial statements apply to all types of statements. The lawyer may defend his client against negative media attention and may deny allegations and correct factual inaccuracies, but whether a lawyer may or should provide additional information will vary by case.
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Judges’ sentencing in high-profile court cases to be televised