Media & Public Commentary Policy

Introduction

This media and public commentary policy governs media requests and public commentary directed to Pinnacle Forensics. This policy exists to preserve professional neutrality, protect evidentiary integrity, and avoid ethical or legal conflicts that may arise from public discussion of forensic matters.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish clear boundaries governing interactions with media organizations and other third parties seeking commentary, analysis, or opinions related to criminal, civil, or investigative matters.

Scope

This policy applies to all requests from journalists, producers, reporters, bloggers, podcasters, documentary filmmakers, and other media representatives, regardless of platform, format, or audience size.

Active, pending, or recent matters

Pinnacle Forensics does not provide media interviews, commentary, opinions, or analysis regarding active, pending, or recent cases. This includes, but is not limited to, matters that are under investigation, awaiting adjudication, on appeal, or otherwise unresolved.

This restriction applies regardless of jurisdiction, venue, or media outlet.

Non-retained matters

Pinnacle Forensics does not offer speculative, hypothetical, or general commentary on specific cases in which no formal consulting or expert engagement exists. Pinnacle Forensics requires a formal consulting or expert engagement before offering case-specific analysis or opinions.

Professional and ethical considerations

This policy is intended to help:

  • Preserve objectivity and professional neutrality
  • Prevent speculation based on incomplete or secondhand information
  • Avoid mischaracterization or misuse of forensic opinions
  • Protect the integrity of forensic analysis and expert testimony
  • Prevent conflicts with current or future consulting engagements

Uniform application

Pinnacle Forensics applies this policy uniformly to all media outlets and platforms without exception.

Limited educational exceptions

Pinnacle Forensics may consider requests for general educational discussion of forensic methods that do not involve commentary on specific cases. Participation is discretionary and will be clearly framed as general education rather than case analysis.

Written media inquiries

Media representatives may submit written inquiries by email. Receipt of an inquiry does not imply participation, endorsement, or future engagement.

Email:
jgaziano@pinnacleforensics.co

General office phone:
(830) 444-0047

For non-media inquiries, please use the general Contact page.