noun
media victimization; trial by media
Refers to harm suffered by individuals or groups due to sensational, exaggerated, or false media reporting, especially when it leads to public condemnation or presumption of guilt.
事件の容疑者とされた男性は、報道被害によって仕事を失った。
The man who was treated as a suspect in the case lost his job due to media victimization.
過剰な取材が報道被害を生むことがある。
Excessive news coverage can sometimes cause trial by media.