Vega Zaringlee came to the federal courthouse to support her idol, Taylor Swift.
“, she is so real,” the 10-year-old said Tuesday, as she , a trial that has drawn national media to the U.S. District Courthouse in Denver.
Line for Taylor Swift trial , fan contingent. Some have been outside federal courthouse since 4:45
— Tom McGhee (@dpmcghee)
Former Denver radio host David Mueller sued Swift, her mother, Andrea Swift, and her radio promotions manager, Frank Bell, claiming that their allegations that he groped the singer before a 2013 concert cost him his job.
against David Mueller, accusing the former Denver radio host for KYGO of assault and battery.
A line began forming before 4 a.m. to claim tickets set aside for the public to sit in the courtroom. Everyone in line was able to get a courtroom seat.
“I have been here since 3:45,” said Anthony Reyther, 29, a fan. “It seems interesting, so I just showed up.”
Anthony Reyther has been waiting since 3:45 a.m. To get into courthouse for Swift trial.
— Tom McGhee (@dpmcghee)
Not all of the 20 or so people who claimed tickets were dedicated Swift fans.
“I have always been really interested in journalism and law,” said Claire Beckman, 18. “I wanted to come and watch and learn.”
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People wrote 'Free Tay!' with sticky notes in an office window across the street from the Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse on Aug. 8, 2017 in Denver.
By going to court, that grabbing a woman without her permission is wrong, Beckman said.
“I think what she is doing and how she is doing this trial is admirable. It will send a message that sexual harassment is not OK in any form.”
“What else is there to do on a Tuesday,” said Matt Frickel, 28. “You get to see a celebrity in court and see how it goes.”
RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post
A man takes a photo of the sign outside Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse on Aug. 7, 2017 in Denver. Jury selection began in the trial Taylor Swift against a Colorado radio personality, David Mueller, over allegations the former disc jockey fondled her four years ago.
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Federal police wait outside the Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse as media stands under tents on Aug. 7, 2017 in Denver. Jury selection began in the trail Taylor Swift against a Colorado radio personality, David Mueller, over allegations the former disc jockey fondled her four years ago.
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Taylor Swift's publicist Tree Paine, center, walks into the Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse on Aug. 7, 2017 in Denver. Jury selection began in the trial of Taylor Swift against Colorado radio personality, David Mueller, over allegations the former disc jockey fondled her four years ago.
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Tree Paine, Taylor Swift's publicist center, walks into Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse on Aug. 7, 2017 in Denver. Jury selection began in the trail Taylor Swift against a Colorado radio personality, David Mueller, over allegations the former disc jockey fondled her four years ago.
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A sign directs people who want to attend the civil trial of Taylor Swift and David Mueller at the U.S. District Court in Denver on Aug. 7, 2017.
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Taylor Swift performs to a sold out crowd June 2, 2013 during her Red Tour stop in Denver at Pepsi Center.
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Taylor Swift performs to a sold out crowd June 2, 2013 during her Red Tour stop in Denver at Pepsi Center.
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Taylor Swift performs to a sold out crowd June 2, 2013 during her Red Tour stop in Denver at Pepsi Center.
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Taylor Swift plays the Pepsi Center in September.
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Taylor Swift performs to a sold out crowd June 2, 2013 during her Red Tour stop in Denver at Pepsi Center.
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Taylor Swift performs to a sold out crowd June 2, 2013 during her Red Tour stop in Denver at Pepsi Center.
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Taylor Swift performs to a sold out crowd June 2, 2013 at Denver's Pepsi Center.
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A man takes a photo of the sign outside Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse on Aug. 7, 2017 in Denver. Jury selection began in the trial Taylor Swift against a Colorado radio personality, David Mueller, over allegations the former disc jockey fondled her four years ago.