This article discusses the upcoming trial of Jerry Sandusky, who is facing child sex-abuse charges. The journalist includes quotations from Sandusky himself and his attorneys to provide the point of view opposite of that from the public. Through these quotations, the journalist shows the popular opinion that the media has created, and also provides Sandusky's defense against these statements. The journalist's primary mode of communication is through logos, because he provides the facts of the case against Sandusky, and uses the quotations to build the case of each side. In doing this, the journalist keeps his own opinion private and comes across without a bias. Because the journalist includes direct quotations from Sandusky that are backed up by facts, he does not develop an emotional connection to the story. The journalist's matter of fact, unbiased approach to the article does not direct the reader to any particular side of the argument, but provides enough facts for the reader to form their own opinion. The journalist closes the article with the popular belief that Sandusky will be found guilty, but also includes a quotation from Sandusky's attorney, who states that Sandusky believes he will be vindicated. By juxtaposing these two opposing beliefs, the journalist shows that the unexpected could happen in this case, and that it is unclear which side will win the argument.
link to article: http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/08/14295418-sandusky-alleging-broad-conspiracy-insists-hes-innocent-of-child-sex-abuse-charges?lite&ocid=msnhp
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