The phrase "trial by Twitter" captures the manner in which the law of the land is eclipsed by cyber indignation and media spectacle at the expense of the dichotomy between justice and spectacle. The age-old presumption of innocence, a cornerstone of criminal law, is being slowly eroded with social media judging, deliberating, and executing. Presumption of Innocence: Legal Foundation under Threat At the heart of criminal justice systems worldwide, there is the presumption of