Many criminal proceedings are at the center of media interest. However, reporting often occurs not objectively, but in a prejudicial manner. In this case, freedom of the press collides with the presumption of innocence. The work documents the influence of media reporting on the course of criminal proceedings and examines what options are available under current law for those affected to defend themselves against it. Subsequently, it demonstrates how the phenomenon of media prejudice can be addressed using an inherent solution approach within criminal law.