Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

This celebrity lawsuit has demonstrated the transformative effect of social media on public opinion.

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

Two fans speak on the experience of waiting at the Fairfax, VA courthouse, including the pet owner whose furry companions received widespread attention.

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

After a tumultuous divorce, the two meet in court to battle over accusations of defamation and domestic violence.

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Does Alex Marzano-Lesnevich’s approach to creating fictitious scenarios in a work about a real court case still make their story nonfiction?

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

The popular singers’ recent behavior on social media has fans concerned that she is being manipulated by a controlling conservatorship.

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

When does the need for entertainment turn justice into just more pop culture fodder?

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The Supreme Court will decide on cases that cover important issues that will be significant to the future of American life.