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TAMPA, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>A fictional cyberstalking case came to a close Friday as more than 100 high schoolers completed a week-long mock trial summer camp at the Hillsborough County courthouse.<\/p>

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Mock trial summer camp<\/h2>

What we know:<\/p>

The Judge Simms mock trial summer camp brought more than 100 high schoolers into real courtrooms to experience the legal system firsthand. Students spent the week exploring a fictional case of a high school student accused of stalking a fellow student by posting incriminating photos online.<\/p>

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Participants acted as prosecutors, defense attorneys and witnesses, while a professional attorney served as a judge. The jury consisted of students, judges and lawyers who listened to arguments regarding whether the accused student had malicious intent.<\/p>

Sibora Shegani, 15, took on the role of a prosecutor during the five-day camp.<\/p>

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“In my head, I was like, \u2018okay I have to be loud,\u2019” Shegani said. “So halfway through I was louder and more confident, so you learn while you’re doing it.”<\/p>

Jessica Clementi argued for the defense, noting the heavy responsibility placed on the young participants.<\/p>

“You have a big role to play,” Clementi said. “You have to be very careful with what you say and what you do.”<\/p>

The camp is sponsored by the Hillsborough County Bar Association and carries a $25 fee. Organizers waive the fee for families who cannot afford it.<\/p>

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What they’re saying:<\/p>

Organizer Chuck Leadingham praised the work ethic of the young participants who spent their week preparing legal arguments.<\/p>

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“Everybody says, oh, this generation, they’re lazy,” Leadingham said. “But you know what? These kids come out here, and they work hard.”<\/p>

Shegani admitted that presenting a case in front of a real legal panel brought a high level of tension.<\/p>

“It’s so intimidating, because their whole opinion on you is what matters,” Shegani said.<\/p>

Clementi emphasized that the program taught lessons that extend far beyond simple courtroom mechanics.<\/p>

“It’s such an important thing, helping people in court and giving people justice,” Clementi said. “You get to genuinely help people.”<\/p>

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