Without trying to inject myself into a case, or saying anyone should - I think it would be a good idea to attend a court hearing, to see for oneself what is actually being said, observe the interactions, and form own opinions. Even the tweets often don't tell a full story.
We are not some authoritarian state that run closed door hearings. The public needs to be represented, as well as monitoring the legal process, so that it is open, transparent, and fair. Moo.
That's all from me on a public soapbox (getting off now)