What is NOT allowed to be published during a trial?

The correct answer identifies descriptions of the defendant's previous behavior as what is not allowed to be published during a trial. This restriction typically arises from concerns about ensuring a fair trial. Prejudicial information can influence jury perceptions and lead to biased conclusions based on past behavior rather than the evidence presented during the trial for the specific case at hand.

In legal contexts, previous behavior often falls under the category of character evidence, which is generally inadmissible because it can unfairly suggest that a person has a propensity to commit crimes, impacting the jury's judgment. This can undermine the defendant's right to a fair trial by shifting focus from the current charges to unrelated past actions.

In contrast, basic background about the defendant, tributes to the victim, and basic details of the crime are typically permissible to an extent, as they do not directly prejudice the defendant's current trial and can contribute to the public's understanding of the case.