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Clip begins with still photos related to trial of Sam Sheppard for the murder of his wife, Marilyn. Photos are of Sam Sheppard, his lawyer William Corrigan and presiding Judge Blythin. As narrator describes details of trial location and jury seletion, the clip shows footage of the jurors and news articles. Jurors are seen exiting the court building and narration says that they were not sequestered. Still photos of newspaper headlines add to the narrative regarding the impact of the press on public opinion of Sheppard's guilt. Clip continues with footage of witnesses in courtroom and exiting building.