Courtroom as Stage

Opinion Section

Public Opinion Bubbles

Did social media influence your opinion?

"My opinion about the court case was formed fully through social media. It really highlighted the funny moments, skewing my perception on the testimonies."

"Social media successfully displayed Johnny Depp in a great light, and made Amber Heard look like a clown."

"Yes, I kept changing my mind on what I believe."

"The broadcasting of the trial is an invitation for the proceedings to be deliberately, even gleefully tailored to a viewer's whim." - Amanda Hess, critic for NYT

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Did your opinion change during the trial?

"Everyone thought he (Depp) was guilty before the trial, she (Heard) became the issue after the trial."

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Do you think the trial reveals the truth?

"Yes, both members are under oath and there was an overwhelming amount of evidence supporting Depp's testimony."

"I don't know. I would like to believe both told the truth but I still can't be sure."

"No. They are celebrities so a lot of the information could've been covered up."

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Do you think women are judged differently in court?

"Yes, because they are perceived to be more emotional, and showing those emotions comes off as being more dramatic."

"Women aren't treated differently than men, only objective points are being made in court."

"A lot of drama is used to emphasize points, especially in cross examination, which can put the other person in a bad light."

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Do both parties being celebrities affect the trial?

"There's always a natural bias towards people you like. Being Johnny Depp made me want to believe the good in him."

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