When a wasp stings, it injects a venomous fluid under the skin. The venom causes a painful swelling that may last several days. In some cases, a wasp sting may cause severe illness or even death.
However, the Press was criticized for its role, led by editor-in-chief Louis B. Seltzer, in the conviction of Dr. Sam Sheppard in 1954 for the murder of his wife, Marilyn. A Federal judge stated, If ever there was a trial by newspaper, this is a perfect example. And the most insidious example was the Cleveland Press.
The murder of Marilyn Sheppard and the controversial murder trial of Sam Sheppard in 1954 drew national attention from the media, creating what the U.S. Supreme Court later described as a carnival atmosphere which denied Sheppard his right to due process.