Articles by Claire Scott

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About Claire Scott (17 Articles)
Claire Scott is a third year law student and serves as a Senior Staff Writer for the Campbell Law Observer. Originally from Chesapeake, VA, Claire is a Campbell University alumi. After her 1L summer, she worked in the Harnett County NC District Attorney's Office as well as the District 11A Veteran Treatment Court. Her legal interests include estate planning and veteran law.

Echoes from the Watergate Hotel

February 12, 2018

President Trump allegedly wanted to fire Special Council Mueller in May of 2017 in order to prevent him from investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. House Republicans have released a memo claiming the investigation was based on a bad faith request for a warrant from the Federal Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. ...[Continue Reading]

Bergdahl: messenger, deserter, or traitor?

October 25, 2017

In 2015, Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was traded by the United States for five Taliban members who were detained in Guantanamo Bay. After Bergdahl returned to the U.S., the circumstances of his capture—the fact he walked off his post—sparked controversy. Bergdahl now pleads guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. ...[Continue Reading]
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