Can the public’s reaction to a high profile case affect the outcome of the legal process?

The public’s reaction to egregious misconduct that’s captured on video and then shown, whether it’s through social media or media in general, can very often drive a settlement in that particular case. Sadly, it generally speaking does not change the behavior from the upper brass. Yes, the public reaction, protests, things like that can force a settlement in one particular case to make that case go away. Sometimes it can even force a high up official to make a strong statement about something that may have happened. But the reality of the situation is, it very very infrequently actually changes behavior.