# Do we really need to see mugshots in TV newscasts?

- Source: Poynter
- Published: 2026-10-21T09:00:44+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.poynter.org/local-news/2026/indianapolis-media-mugshots-in-tv-newscasts/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/do-we-really-need-to-see-mugshots-in-tv-newscasts-8bcc80/

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