I'm not surprised that the Imus media coverage overwhelmed that of the Duke lacrosse verdict. The Imus story blew up and is still growing, probably due to it just happening.
Imus' comments have a greater affect on this country as a whole than the Duke story, mainly because the players were found not guilty. Had it been the other way around, we may be seeing a reversal in media coverage, especially since the players faced a 30-year jail sentence had they been convicted of the charges.
However, Imus' developing story has been the focus of recent media coverage, justifiably so, since he insulted not only a successful women's basketball team, but many in this country and around the world. It's not difficult to understand why this story overshadowed the Duke lacrosse story. While actions speak louder than words, this case proved that words are more powerful than people realize.
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