“The Neighbor Said he was Nice and Polite”

“The neighbor said he was nice and polite” — a phrase that keeps repeating after cases of violence against women. Why does it sound so familiar? And what does it really tell us about the way media tell these stories?

This panel opens a conversation about the headlines we remember, the words we choose, and the stories that shape public opinion. We discuss the responsibility of the media, the line between public interest and sensationalism, and how reporting can either deepen misunderstanding — or drive change. A panel that doesn’t point fingers, but asks better questions and calls for better stories.