The problem with court cases getting unbelievable levels of public attention, is that the entire thing turns into a media stuff-storm, and in the middle of it is a serious case, which is ultimately about the death of someone.
People should just leave it for the courts to decide, and when the verdict comes out, they should live with it.
What is the point in wrapping yourself up in court details when you don't even have a say over it?
The amount of media-coverage just makes it all the harder for a Judge or Jury to come to a fair decision from their impartial view.