1. Let The Bookstore (the accuser) tell their side of the story.

2. Let the boy's mother (the accused) tell her side of the story.

3. Let The Newspaper (the accused) tell their side of the story.

4. Let the judge ask The Store Clerk, the boy's mother, and The Newspaper questions.

4. Give the judge a few minutes to think.

5. Let the judge make a decision that is fair.

6. Let the judge explain his or her reasons.