Published: 22:09 EST, 29 . I cant stand stupid, and I cant stand slow, she snaps. "On August 24, when we start our first trials, jurors will enter courtrooms that look nothing like what they would expect," said Chief Judge James K. Bredar, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Because of the split nature of the production, wide shots of the set have been mostly eliminated, since they would make it obvious the judge is not in studio. Youre talking about someone who was, other than in my own little world, anonymous. Many of the accusations were made in public lawsuits filed by former employees going back to the early 2000s until 2008, all of which named the show as a defendant and were reported in the media at the time. She also sings and plays the piano., Byrd and Judge Judy: Its a bond thats secure. Byrd says he doesnt watch episodes but occasionally catches them playing in the waiting room during visits to the doctor. It might be a little different from mine.". Two former employees said they had positive experiences there, and one former production assistant went so far as to say that he wished he still worked there. But the biggest surprise was still around the corner. Every time I suggested that her view might be a bit harsh, shed crack, Josh, dont be such a liberal., I thought the furious pace would ease when she announced one Sunday that she and Jerry were taking a Caribbean vacation. It helped that she was the only Family Court judge who allowed the press into her courtroom. It just goes to show you that if you want to make God laugh, just tell him your plans. The pair shared an exclusive photo with The. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. A red-faced Petri said he handed Judy back her robe and glasses and promptly offered to resign. According to Haynes, Jenest told her the show didn't want viewers to think Sheindlin talked down to Black people. Judge Judy uses paid extras for its studio audience, rather than members of the public. As staff members said their heartfelt goodbyes, the judge herself was uncharacteristically soft-spoken. In one instance, Barry said, a former receptionist told her that Douthit harassed her and asked, "When are you going to fuck me?" She alleged that Douthit called her "ugly" and insinuated that she was "evil," according to the deposition. Sebastien alleged that when he complained, Douthit replied that the producers "had no choice, they had to book white upscale, pretty people," and that they should instead send their "Black cases" to "Judge Joe Brown," another Big Ticket Television program, which starred a Black judge. The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments on two challenges to President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. I'm worried about carrying it for 10 days and giving it to my father who's diabetic and has high blood pressure," one employee said through tears. While celebrity warps many stars, Judy insists shes the same person who survived Manhattans Family Court. Details and full text of the order can be found here. The contractors case, running Tuesday, marks the last of more than 12,500 taped by Sheindlin during 25 years in the spotlight. MARTINEZ, Calif. (KGO) -- Courts are back open in Contra Costa County. My job was to shape her language, not her message. In a recent New York Times interview, Sheindlin said that while her robe would change color for the new show from black to a deep maroon she intended to keep the legacy of the original production going, including her hard-nosed, moralizing style. Were finished. In her summary judgment ruling against Griggs, the judge referred to Barry's statement and said that "there was only one explicit sexual proposal made to a receptionist and it is unclear when that was made and there is no evidence that it was generally known among the employees. If you need help, call the NJ Court's Help Desk line at 609-421-6100. The show, which airs locally weekdays on WCBS, averages 9 million viewers a day who. After I signed this deal, I apologized to Jerry. She has no plans to retire, no desire to dial it down. Many states also still have in-person filing hours or drop-off services that allow for contactless in-person delivery of court filings. But a larger story was just beginning a Great Chain of Serendipity that would change her life and mine. Journalist Josh Getlin with Judith Sheindlin in 2015. Douthit's attorney said that after the meeting, "Mr. Douthit went door-to-door to each employee asking if they wanted to work from home or from the office. May 27, 2022: General Guidelines for the Use of Remote Proceedings Post-Covid. Judge Judy's longtime bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd has revealed what it's really like working with sharp-tongued courtroom queen Judy Sheindlin.. Petri, 54, said on Australian breakfast show Studio . Her focus on personal responsibility also resonates. L.A. County Court's presiding judge Kevin Brazile on Monday ordered the closure of the clerk's offices at all 38 courthouses beginning Monday until further notice, with the exception of two clerk . Sheindlin, who set the Guinness World Record in 2015 for longest career as a TV judge, was estimated by Forbes in 2018 to be the year's highest-paid TV host. In 2009, a former senior producer named Jonathan Sebastien alleged in a lawsuit that Douthit discriminated against litigants by specifically screening out Black people. Several days later, Judy got a call from literary agent Jane Dystel, who saw the 60 Minutes segment and told her she could write a compelling book. When staffers were successful, their cases then had to be approved, first by Jenest and then by Douthit. In a deposition taken during the case, Douthit said he screened litigants in an attempt to mirror the population of the country. He did not respond to multiple requests for comment. "It was always inappropriate," she told Insider. However . The Online Courtroom Project released a report in July 2020 that summarized its findings after studying the benefits and limitations of conducting a jury trial entirely online. Former employees said they were required to submit photos of litigant candidates to Jenest and Douthit to make sure they had, among other things, intact teeth a particular concern of Douthit's, according to these former employees. Griggs went on medical leave in the winter of 2001; she eventually left the show. In those days, this kind of expense ate into the budget, she jokes during a recent interview from her home in Naples, Fla. But it was worth it. Former employees said that Jenest encouraged them to alter litigants' cases adding extra claims to a case for juicier television, for example. She said, My officer said that there was something that you said that you pointed out in your testimony. And I believe she reversed the decision on that one.. The report, pitched by the Project as "a user's guide of . Do you have a story about "Judge Judy" or another television show? May 18, 2021: STATEMENT FROM CHIEF COURT ADMINSTRATOR PATRICK L. CARROLL III RE: RESUMPTION OF JURY TRIALS IN STATE COURTS "Judy Justice" launched on Monday. New episodes are taped without an audience, a noticeable difference as Sheindlins jokes and occasional dressing-down of litigants arent supported with giggles from the TV crowd. The profile ran on Valentines Day 1993, and I got an early morning call from the judge. "She doesn't trust anyone, and the only person she trusts is Randy, and there were so many times he should have been fired but he was not because Judge Judy just kept coming in and saving him," one of these people said. The success of "Judge Judy" depends on a steady stream of litigants from around the nation, most of whom the show portrays as hapless and undisciplined in the face of Sheindlin's withering gaze. "Plexiglass shields erected throughout. When our daughter, Alex, turned 1, Judy and Jerry came to her birthday party in judicial robes. ", "Mr. Douthit categorically denies that he ever engaged in any sexual harassment, racism or any other abusive conduct towards members of the show's production or its participants," Douthit's lawyer wrote. Judith Sheindlin has been the sole judge, jury and verbal executioner for the last quarter century on her behemoth TV court show, "Judge Judy." Her trusted bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, has stood by her side during approximately 12,500 cases, and remembers an instance when he thought she got it wrong. and every person in the courtroom," the judge said. Sheindlin by and large didn't interact with staffers besides Douthit, former employees told Insider, opting instead to have a firewall so the cases could seem as legitimate as possible. What you see is what you get with "Judge Judy." The judge and daytime television phenom, real name Judith Sheindlin, is known for her frank candor. When she declined his advances, she claimed he retaliated by criticizing her work and eventually firing her in 2006. The Times profile had launched a legend, as Judy became one of TVs most well-paid stars, earning $47 million annually. She smoked and worked out like a fiend to ward off the stress. According to a press release obtained by Fox News, the TV personality announced Thursday she is teaming up with IMDb TV and Amazon. But nothing addressed what Mr. Potter was about to encounter: a jury trial in the midst of a pandemic in which face coverings have become a matter of health and safety. IMDb TV does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form, and individuals working on our productions are encouraged to raise concerns. He also rated litigants' appearance, giving them a numbered score between 1 and 10. 'When she walked in, everybody stopped laughing,' he added. Circuit Judge Charlie Crawford said criminal cases started moving along once jury trials were restarted in July. There was a ban on promissory notes, staffers said; such documents, which spell out how much money one party is owed, made it too easy for Sheindlin to arbitrate a case. With great ceremony, they swore her in as a citizen of New York City. According to three former employees, she also nixed cases involving strippers. (While several of the lawsuits were reported at the time, many of the details in this story are being published for the first time. Heres what to know, From Chris Rock to the SAG Awards. As a journalist, Ive interviewed thousands of people , but only a handful have turned into sustained friendships like the one my wife and I have with Judy. Among federal district courts, at least nine have had employees test positive for Covid-19 since the outset of the pandemic. Courtroom reality show "Judge Judy" is coming to an end after 25 years, host Judy Sheindlin has announced. In Ohio's Ashland County Common Pleas Court, a defendant and his counsel began exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms during jury selection and were taken to the hospital. Good timing also brought Byrd, 62, his role on " Judge Judy ," which starts its 25th and final season Monday. "These allegations were completely fabricated," a lawyer representing Douthit wrote in response to Insider's questions about Bullock's complaint. a habit she picked up during her days as a family court judge in Manhattan in the early 1990s. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Heidi said it could be a zinger the judge used in court, and Judy blurted out: Dont pee on my leg and tell me its raining.. Former employees said CBS human-resources employees were frequently called on to investigate and mediate workplace conflicts at the show; four recalled a period in the early 2010s when a human-resources staffer was in the office on a weekly basis. By New episodes of the Amazon Prime IMDb TV series drop every weekday, similar to the CBS Judge Judy TV show. "Tart, tough-talking, and hopelessly blunt, Sheindlin runs her court with an impatience that borders on rage," read a 1993 profile, adding: "Bullying and often rude, Sheindlin scorches people with insults, leaving them speechless.". Byrd, a bailiff, and the judge worked together in the New York City court system in the late 80s. The only thing thats changed in almost 25 years is Judys hairstyle.. "As soon as I heard about everything with #MeToo, it was a matter of time for [Douthit], and I'm a little bit shocked it hasn't happened yet," said one former production assistant who worked on the show a decade ago. In Iowa, a judge sentenced a mother to 10. Unlike Andor, Mandalorian is going all in on Star Wars lore. He said he didn't know she was producing a new show until she announced it during an appearance last year on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show. ", Drinking was also prevalent in the office during working hours, according to seven people, and Haynes said that it continued up until March 2020. As many as five other employees went to human resources about Douthit during that time frame, according to allegations in court records. ", "People would be crying, drinking, you wouldn't be sleeping because Randy and Vicky almost would just get off on watching everyone be so fucking stressed out that you couldn't see straight," another former staffer said. ", After a heated exchange, Douthit finally agreed to try a work-from-home setup. Not everyone reached by Insider was critical of the show. Barry was ultimately fired after speaking out about Douthit, despite assurances from human resources that her job would be safe, according to court records. Byrd says that moment sticks out because of its rarity; he only remembers feeling that way one other time on the show. It happens because there is a positive work environment where there is mutual respect. In addition, the Court's ombudsmen can answer questions by phone and email. Details and full text of the order can be found here. Judith Sheindlins time on Judge Judy may be coming to an end, but she has a new series launching this fall on IMDb TV. Her studio audience, which is typically filled with extras and not members of the general public, has been vacant for episodes produced after the pandemic started. Thank you very much!. (Haynes herself submitted a demand letter to CBS in August 2017, alleging that she was subjected to a pattern of discrimination at the show. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. After finishing the article, I needed a vacation. Goes Out newsletter, with the week's best events, to help you explore and experience our city. She approached then-Big Ticket president Larry Lyttle and human resources about Douthit's behavior in 2000. "They would order pitcher after pitcher. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. As Judge Judy ends, pundits will speculate on Sheindlins legacy. Ive gotten a chance to fulfill a lot of dreams that I probably wouldnt have gotten the chance to do if it hadnt been for Judge Judy Sheindlin taking very seriously a funny comment at the end of a letter, Byrd said. 'I don't get to say much, but when I do get to say something, it's usually pretty pointed and it's meant to elicit some type of reaction from her, mostly,' he added. She said she forged close friendships and said she never heard Douthit speak inappropriately. She wasn't asked to join Sheindlin's new show.). It may have been that same natural urge to speak up that got him hired. "The majority of those individuals have been with Judge Sheindlin, on average, from a decade to her entire 25 year run. When staffers asked whether Sheindlin was worried about the coronavirus, Freisleben said she was not. In a statement, Sheindlin defended her stewardship of the show that bears her name but did not address the accusations against Douthit. Freisleben asked at one point. (The staffer did not respond to Insider's requests for comment.). Shes also one of the most fun-loving people I know. "With current social distancing rules," the flyer read, "the assembly room will only seat a maximum of 40 to 50 prospective jurors." The seasonal time change when we "spring forward" will occur on Sunday, March 12, a full week before the official start of spring on March 20. ; Felony Misdemeanor Bailout. A scar strip, Thank you for asking, she says, Hoda Kotbs enigmatic Today absence finally explained on air: Hodas OK, Blake Shelton embarks on last season of The Voice before doing a little bit of nothing, Chris Rocks live Netflix special taps several comedy greats, from Sykes to Seinfeld, Savannah Guthrie exits Today mid-broadcast and tests positive for COVID-19 again. And then hell go, You have no idea what youre about to embark on. But I trust God and I trust the ride, and the process has been wonderful., Petri Hawkins Byrd, bailiff on the reality court television program "Judge Judy," poses for portrait, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. "Ms. Bullock never filed a lawsuit, was never paid any money in connection with the complaint, and voluntarily elected not to continue pursuing her claims.". Described by former employees as a powerful presence in the office with old-school ways, Douthit has been accused of harassing and verbally abusing female employees going back to his CNN days, according to interviews and court records obtained by Insider. The ruling is in:Judy Sheindlin, known to many simply by "Judge Judy," will continue her straight-shooter findings in a new streaming court program. Pay your bills, she told the stunned homeowner. I watched Sheindlin in action for three weeks, handling 50 to 60 cases a day. especially with the stock market and dwindling 401(k) plans. When Heidi expressed a vague yearning to have a second child, Judy ruled her out of order, saying that one kid was a full-time job and that she already had a second full-time job at the Daily News. The judge found that "the sporadic comments of Douthit regarding plaintiff's hair, her weight, her lack of good looks, his daughter's lack of intelligence as compared to his son's, and a kiss on the forehead and hug when she returned to work from a leave of absence do not create a gender hostile work environment. Contact reporter Nicole Einbinder. Shed written a series about the states deteriorating juvenile justice system that summer, and she marveled at Sheindlin, a fiery, 5-foot 2-inch force of nature in Manhattans Family Court. Megyn Kelly had little sympathy for her onetime colleague Savannah Guthrie, who had to leave her co-hosting duties on NBC's "TODAY" Show on Tuesday after testing positive for COVID-19 during . According to Sheindlin, it was Poehler who had called the Television Academy and asked if she could present the judge with the award, because "she is a huge fan. While I had lunch at my desk the next day, the phone rang. Thank you very much!, Where: CBSWhen: 4 p.m. WeekdaysRating: TV-PG (may be unsuitable for young children). The 5-foot-2 family-court judge known for her black robe, lace collar, and acid tongue has been doling out tough-love legal verdicts since the Clinton administration, and the approach has. All showered praise on a woman who worked for more than two decades as a family court judge and prosecutor, reinvented herself at age 52 and went on to a brilliant second act. No such luck. Knowing she was dying, a Superior Court judge a year ago fast-tracked her case so she could ask a jury for pain and suffering damages from companies that made or used asbestos. Josh Getlin and Heidi Evans.. "Judy had to be the first person to go through the lunch line, as if she was the queen of England," one of these people said. "[Sheindlin] does not care how the show gets made. DC Superior Court Advisory - 3/20/2020 - 12:15pm. "I'm not worried about myself I'm worried about my parents. email, letter, etc.) (Her closest competitors, "Ellen" and "Dr. Phil," pulled in 2.9 million and 3.9 million viewers, respectively. 1 for the first time that year and sold rights to her show's extensive library for about $100 million. When someone said they were worried about vulnerable people and older people, Douthit told them to not hang around old people. ", In an email, Lyttle told Insider that he "would not have hired Mr. Douthit or anyone else if I had any knowledge that they had 'prior problems of abuse of women.'. In a series of video clips taken during a staff meeting and heard by Insider, Douthit and Freisleben seemed to disregard employees' fears about COVID-19. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider "I'm unafraid to call out irresponsible, un-American behavior. 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