Notorious court cases

Some cases turn into high-profile cases because of the notoriety of the person or the severity of the situation. Other cases involving otherwise normal people play out like an episode of reality TV and gain national media attention, turning a previously normal case into a high-profile case almost overnight.

• Reality TV cases routinely attract coverage by media representatives who do not regularly cover the courts. It might benefit the court to create a FAQ document or guide to answer common questions these individuals might have. This will help relieve pressures off of the court, and can greatly help those new to covering court cases gain their footing.
• In "reality TV" cases there is will be a heightened need for the security role to monitor social media.
• The public may not be well-informed about court procedures and might post hostility or outrage they feel about the court, the parties, etc. Scanning social media for viable threats and reacting in accord will help better protect everyone involved with the case.