"The Court of Public Opinion"

As a trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor, I am always interested in the way court cases are discussed in the media versus what really happens in the courtroom.   It is often that lawyers representing clients have a more compelling story for the "court of public opinion" than what will be allowed in a courtroom once the real trial starts.  This brings me to  Monique Pressley.  Pressley has been given the task of taking the story and a discussion of the criminal allegations launched against Bill Cosby and making a case to the public.  You have to admit that she is compelling.  In talking to the media, she reminds us all that her client has a right to remain silent, is innocent until proven guilty and that there will be a story to tell once the courtroom door opens.   Let's all stay tuned...