JUSTICE vs VIGILANTEISM

The American Justice System provides two options for the outcome of a criminal case. The accused is either guilty or not guilty. However, There is a growing trend among prosecutors and the media to adopt a third option; That being " To Appease the Public".
What this means is this, The accused is probably innocent but because of the public interest and the media's influence, we feel the need to put the person in prison in order to look good in the eyes of the public and to avoid criticism from the media.
The problem with this lunacy is this, When guilt or innocence is proven justice is served. When " To Appease the Public" is envoked we have vigilanteism.
The proponents of this idiocy don't seem to understand, THIS IS AMERICA, WE DO NOT PUT PEOPLE IN PRISON " TO APPEASE THE PUBLIC". WE PUT PEOPLE IN PRISON WHEN GUILT IS ESTABLISHED! Anything less than that usurps the constitution and opens the door for kaos and anarchy!