On similar reality shows that often capture footage of individuals before they have had a chance to consent, many people have their faces blurred out (Real World, COPS, etc.) On the show "To Catch a Predator", I have never seen a perp's face blurred out. Do they have to consent to this? If so, are they compensated either by NBC (Presumably for cash) or by the Police (Presumably with plea deals)? My roommate and I are baffled. Someone explain!
2006-10-16 18:25:31 · 5 answers · asked by Robert 3 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
It probably falls under some clause where if you enter someone else's premises, whether it be lawfully or unlawfully, you are subject to surveillence (implied consent) or something of that nature.
2006-10-16 18:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck Dhue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently, from what I heard on the show, there is something called "free media" and since its a news program, that is media. Some call it "free press". I guess they don't have to get your consent in that case. Although COPS would have to ask for consent because it is not "in the news", that is, unless it's a huge deal that the media would grab up for their reasons.
2006-10-17 01:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by shedaisyluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they were found guilty, that's why their footage
can be shown.
I wondered about the payment thing for the ones
found on Oprah's show.
2006-10-17 03:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont know that they are gonna be on
and isnt it suposed to be a live show
maybe they dont get beaten up if they dont complain
must be an agreement of some kind some where
2006-10-17 01:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think so since these are wanted criminals
2006-10-17 01:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋