I remember this being covered extensively on Slashdot and Groklaw (Groklaw is gone, and replaced with some crypto scam site). Pamela Jones was the writer (probably a pseudonym) giving insights into the trials for years. Eventually burning out on it as she tried to remain relevant after the case went away. I'm shocked it is back... but I probably shouldn't be.

Fun times.

As you quoted: "but allow students to make up their own minds."

I made up my mind, I deserve an A. And for graduation, I made up my mind that you should pay me one MILLION dollars (and not those lousy AUS dollars, but the real thing).