CJ 1

What case contributed to the 24-hour news cycle in crime media?

The OJ Simpson case.

Why are white-collar crimes often ignored?

They are harder to prove; e.g., organized crime by companies like "inrod" manipulating the stock market.

Which familial relations are more likely to commit sexual assault/rape?

Uncles and first cousins.

What is the most unrecorded crime?

Sexual assault/rape.

What method is most used to study unrecorded crimes?

Self-reporting.

What term describes exaggerated public fear over a perceived societal threat?

Moral panic.

How does media misrepresentation affect crime perception?

It skews public understanding by sensationalizing or reframing crimes.

What does the "rhetoric of crime" refer to?

The use of language to shape public perceptions of crime, justice, and punishment.

What distinguishes a "crime against the person"?

Direct physical harm (e.g., assault, homicide).

Name three examples of crimes against property.

Theft, vandalism, burglary.

What defines a "crime against public order"?

Acts disrupting societal norms (e.g., drug crimes, prostitution, riots)

What are crimes against the state?

Acts threatening state security (e.g., treason, espionage, terrorism).

What is espionage?

Spying for foreign entities, often involving theft of state secrets.

How might political agendas influence crime rhetoric?

They shape policies and public attitudes by framing crime as a social or moral issue.

Why are white-collar crimes like Luigi Mangione’s case significant?

They highlight underreported crimes committed by individuals in professional roles.