Sheppard was found not guilty in a new trial. Francis' order prohibits the defendants themselves from talking to the media, and that is unusual. The First and Sixth amendments come into conflict from time to time, in cases such as the escapees' because there is great public interest and judges are concerned about their ability to seat an impartial jury. Past cases have shown that even when these two amendments come into conflict, they can co-exist. The press has a responsibility that accompanies its freedom.
Most journalists take that responsibility very seriously.