The reporting of judicial proceedings, free from direct influence or control by financial records or accounting systems, is crucial for maintaining public trust in the legal system. An example includes journalistic coverage of a trial where the evidence and arguments presented are assessed on their legal merits, irrespective of any ledger entries belonging to involved parties.
Such reporting fosters transparency and accountability within the judiciary. It ensures that court decisions are based on facts and law rather than economic pressures or manipulations. Historically, the struggle for an uninfluenced press has been essential in preventing corruption and upholding the principles of justice.