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Journalist Josh Getlin with Judith Sheindlin in 2015. To have a Brooklyn born, fellow Brooklynite start this adventure with her and somebody who knew how she wasI think that made her feel comfortable. Our weekly newsletter delivers the latest broadcast industry news to your inbox including new debuts, case studies, thought leadership and broadcast gear updates. I think she was nervous about doing this Hollywood thing. ), Since the beginning, Douthit, an alum of CNN's "Larry King Live," which he created and executive produced, was by her side. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many state courts will allow you to start your case electronically - either through email or the court's specific electronic filing system. July 30, 2021, 6:27 PM PDT. For the past decade, the show has been the top-rated program in first-run syndication, according to The New York Times, with about 10 million Americans tuning in daily. Id begun a series about hardworking Americans who shook the bureaucratic cage with little or no success, but kept tilting at windmills. Published Jul 15, 2020. 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. This removes the requirement of having Sheindlin in the same studio as well as having to commute from one of her various homes to California (though she normally flies on a private plane for tapings). Court records and interviews suggest that the show's veiled contempt for its guests many of whom are of limited means was explicit behind the scenes, with Douthit routinely mocking litigants in cruel and racist terms. Lindsay Sutton, who worked at the show as an associate producer from 2012 to 2013, said she was grateful that Douthit and the show took a chance on her as a 22-year-old trying to enter the industry. According to Haynes, Jenest told her the show didn't want viewers to think Sheindlin talked down to Black people. She said Douthit routinely rejected the cases that she pitched for inclusion in the show and threatened to fire her. A few months later, he ran into Poehler, who seemed equally as confused by his exclusion. "We . ", Drinking was also prevalent in the office during working hours, according to seven people, and Haynes said that it continued up until March 2020. 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. Joshua Mulvey, 26, faces new criminal charges in an Internet fraud. Millions of viewers have been educated in courtroom etiquette and legal terminology through the show that at one time beat the legendary The Oprah Winfrey Show in the ratings and will close as one of the most successful daytime shows in TV history. A federal judge in the Southern District of New York permitted a medically vulnerable witness to testify remotely from a courtroom in Dallas, noting that "there is no question that limiting the spread of COVID-19 and protecting at-risk individuals from exposure to the virus are critically important public policies" and that the witness "who is in Published: 22:09 EST, 29 . If you need help, call the NJ Court's Help Desk line at 609-421-6100. Another person who worked at the show in the early 2010s told Insider that if the case involved a Black plaintiff and defendant, Douthit said he would put the case on hold to see what else he could find and move forward with the case only if he had no other option. A look at Judge Judy Sheindlin's career Before her long-running television career, Judith Sheindlin was a prosecutor and family court judge. In 2019, the judge was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daytime Emmys. Jerry ran out for bagels and coffee when I started to look faint. However, six former staffers told Insider that Douthit told employees he didn't want too many Black litigants on the show; one said this behavior continued into 2021. 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 . 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.. They accused Douthit and his deputies the supervising producer Victoria Jenest and the co-executive producer Amy Freisleben of fostering a workplace culture in which staffers were pitted against one another, threats of termination were frequent, drinking during work hours was not unusual, cases were manipulated to artificially increase the drama, and a vicious contempt for litigants who appeared before Sheindlin was common. "They would order pitcher after pitcher. The show is comfort food for those who love it when the bad guys get their comeuppances. In addition, the Court's ombudsmen can answer questions by phone and email. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. MARTINEZ, Calif. (KGO) -- Courts are back open in Contra Costa County. Despite these precautions, courts have faced challenges. COVID-19 forced the civil justice system to restructure almost overnight, as court administrators and judges tried to meet the needs of litigants while also protecting the health of court staff, attorneys, witnesses, and the public. But she found herself working off the clock recently amid the coronavirus pandemic. Neither Jenest nor Freisleben responded to requests for comment made through IMDb TV. Jenest, they said, wouldn't protect them. An Insider investigation involving interviews with 16 former "Judge Judy" employees, as well as a review of thousands of pages of court records, has found that Sheindlin's long-standing executive producer and director Randy Douthit has repeatedly been accused of sexually harassing employees, making inappropriate sexual comments to female staffers, offering preferential treatment to staffers he found attractive, and ordering junior producers to bring fewer Black litigants on the show. 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. Judgment for the plaintiff, and thats all. "I told her how I felt about it. It's unclear whether the EEOC investigated the complaint or came to any conclusions. Jury trials have been on hold for months, but Maricopa County Superior Court is preparing for their return. Some of the bullet points didn't offer a lot of solace. I cannot respond more definitively because of how much time has elapsed," he wrote. "These allegations are not only completely false, but they appear to be based upon multiple layers of hearsay," Douthit's lawyer wrote of Barry's claims. If not, he has no complaints. And I remember she looked at me and she said, Really, Byrd? (A declaration in Griggs' case from Douthit's former assistant said that at least four other women who had raised complaints about Douthit also left the show after speaking out.) Josh Getlin and Heidi Evans.. 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. And I think that's what happens between us when we're on set,' the Brooklyn native explained. Producers were so frightened of drawing Douthit's ire with a litigant who didn't meet his standards that one person said she booked a makeover for the litigant before showing up for a taping. "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. Following a public dispute with CBS said to be over money and, improbably, Drew Barrymore's talk show "Judge Judy" wrapped in spring of this year. In fall 1992, I was a national features writer for The Times, based in New York City. While celebrity warps many stars, Judy insists shes the same person who survived Manhattans Family Court. Asked in a deposition if he grabbed Griggs and kissed her head, he replied, "When I saw her, I grabbed her and hugged her and kissed her on the top of her head and said, 'Welcome back.'". 'She always talked about that and she always laughed about that,' Petri chuckled. one former producer told Insider. It is apparent that Insider is relying largely, if not entirely, upon questionable uncorroborated sources, disgruntled former employees, and unfounded allegations, the vast majority of which date back fifteen to twenty years, to paint a false narrative regarding Mr. Douthit and the show.". In 2001, according to court records, a segment producer named Shawn Griggs alleged that Douthit launched a "personal campaign of gender harassment" against her, accusing him of "abusive treatment" that she said eventually led her to take a medical leave of absence. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "These are real people, this is a real case these aren't two actors." Respect the community where you live., Asked about her shows impact, Judy adds: So many of the emails and letters I get are from women who watched me and had their daughters watch me. a massive system expected to bring more than . In one instance, Barry said, a former receptionist told her that Douthit harassed her and asked, "When are you going to fuck me?" Again, we thought that would be it.. Sheindlin, 78, revealed toEllen DeGeneresin March that her current series, "Judge Judy," which is syndicated to local TV stations, will end in May after 25 seasons. Freisleben asked at one point. Circuit Judge Charlie Crawford said criminal cases started moving along once jury trials were restarted in July. An appearance on the TV reality show "Judge Judy" has brought a Spokane man more than just 15 minutes of syndicated fame. But to me, there are constants: Take care of the children that you bring into this world. A video played on the TVs in the room, explaining the court process and the role of a juror. More specific criminal calendar and scheduling information can be found here. 'When she walked in, everybody stopped laughing,' he added. Amazon quickly stepped in, paying Sheindlin an estimated $25 million for 120 new episodes of "Judy Justice," which the company hopes will serve as a cornerstone of its IMDb TV free streaming service. 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. 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"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. The outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020 forced public services to shift to online operations in a matter of weeks. Two people described Jenest as the "spin doctor," a reference to her ability to engineer drama in cases. Among other things, that will mean jurors will have to wear a mask. "He likes that," Jenest told her, according to Griggs' deposition. New . 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. Larry Lyttle, head of Big Ticket Television, shot a marketing reel and the rest is history: Three years later, Judge Judy was the highest-rated show in daytime TV. Happy birthday, Judge Judy! But some of Sheindlin's former colleagues, dating back to the mid-aughts until the show wrapped, say she failed to hold the line against racism, sexual harassment, and abuse at her own show. I think thats whats kept our show in the forefront. 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. and every person in the courtroom," the judge said. 'One day she came back from lunch, in actual court. And she's said it before that we're friends," Byrd said of Sheindlin. Byrd told Insider that while Sheindlin and Douthit sat about five or six rows back from the stage, he didn't sit with them and instead was seated 15 or 20 rows back from the stage with the producers. The contractors case, running Tuesday, marks the last of more than 12,500 taped by Sheindlin during 25 years in the spotlight. The feeling will pass. I got an idea for a new chapter walking on the beach, she said. 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. "He'd make comments about their weight, he'd make comments about their teeth or if they were disabled." You really think that I got it wrong? Byrd recalled, remembering Sheindlins stern look. The deal was reportedly the largest-ever first-season order of a single show by a streamer. "The majority of those individuals have been with Judge Sheindlin, on average, from a decade to her entire 25 year run. (Oct. 30), 'Judge Judy' ending after 25 seasons, new show to follow soon. When the synergy with an actor during a test shoot wasnt to Sheindlins liking, she reached out to Byrd. She brought in a whopping $47 million a year for just 52 days a year of filming at CBS, and she has held onto the sort of cultural cachet that has eluded many of her contemporaries. ", "No complaints have been filed on the set of IMDb TV's 'Judy Justice,'" a representative for IMDb TV wrote in an email. He also wrote that "the allegations concerning Mr. Douthit in this lawsuit were entirely false.". Several hours later, I got another call from a 60 Minutes associate producer. Worst-case scenario someone we know will die. Who is allowed to be in the courtroom for protection order hearings during COVID-19? Watch full episodes of TV shows for free on 10 play - Network Ten. After the meeting, staffers complained to human resources about what had transpired, one employee in attendance told Insider. Contact this reporter via encrypted messaging app Signal at +1 (714) 833-8487 using a non-work phone, via encrypted email at neinbinder@protonmail.com, via standard email atneinbinder@insider.com,or Twitter DM @NicoleEinbinder. Good timing also brought Byrd, 62, his role on " Judge Judy ," which starts its 25th and final season Monday. after upcoming 25th season; star Judy Sheindlin announces new show, Judge Judy rules over TV with $147 million haul, Ellen is No. He reached a settlement agreement for an undisclosed amount in May 2009. She approached then-Big Ticket president Larry Lyttle and human resources about Douthit's behavior in 2000. Sheindlin, 78, revealed to Ellen DeGeneres in March that her current series, "Judge Judy," which is syndicated to local TV stations, will end in May after 25 seasons. 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. Law and Disorder : Tart, tough-talking Judge Judith Sheindlin presides over the grim pageant of dysfunction known as Manhattans family court. During some cases the courtroom audience is visible behind litigants but others it is not. Its a moment that would be familiar to anyone whos watched the Emmy-winning phenomenon which is to say, just about anyone but as the courtroom cleared and the set went dark, history was made. She ranked No. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. She said he criticized her hair and weight, humiliated her during staff meetings, and once grabbed her and kissed her head. Byrd says he doesnt watch episodes but occasionally catches them playing in the waiting room during visits to the doctor. "If it doesn't work, you're either back here or I find a replacement.". 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. Media coverage has focused mainly on the effects of the digital transformation in criminal courts, but a rapid deployment of new technology also took place in the civil legal system. 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