The Hollywood Reporter has interviewed Headline News’ Nancy Grace about her Casey Anthony coverage. According to Grace, the justice system has not come through for the victim this time. “The trial has been exhausting and emotional and has required so much hard work, but once again it has focused a lot of attention to our justice system,” she told the magazine/site. “It’s a very hard thing to digest when your justice system fails you, but coming to terms with the fact that you cannot stop believing in it, because it is the best system in the world, it is.”

The coverage has undoubtedly brought HLN beaucoup ratings, and the network is planning on re-airing Grace’s coverage of the trial marathon-style this weekend. As for what the trial has done for Grace’s career, she said her well-being at the network isn’t tied to ratings. “I mean, sure, ratings are great, but my contract isn’t tied to ratings,” she said. “…I’m a crime victim and a lawyer, a former prosecutor, and that’s how I lead my life in every way. Sure, ratings are wonderful, but I think more important for me is that this story shows our system, while it is the best system in the world as far as I’m concerned, is not infallible.”

You can read more of what she had to say here.

Nancy Grace
Nancy Grace

By Monique Jones

Monique Jones blogs about race and culture in entertainment, particularly movies and television. You can read her articles at Racialicious, and her new site, COLOR . You can also listen to her new podcast, What would Monique Say.

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