The former employees who spoke to Insider described an unrelenting high-pressure environment behind the scenes at the show. She loved the idea, but the publisher balked, saying TV shows would not interview her with such a title. And she's said it before that we're friends," Byrd said of Sheindlin. It was like one of those instructional videos you half pay attention to on a plane before a flight. "Judy ran the ship, so if she didn't want to do it, you didn't do it," Byrd told Insider. COVID-19 shutdowns push jury trials back, threaten to violate speedy trial rights. 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. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. which is the official hour to set all of our clocks ahead one hour. "You're told to stick to the [show's] law, but then you'rebeing told by the head producer that he needs a show do whatever you can to make a show, OK, but if I do that, are you telling me my job's on the line? "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. Fear of running afoul of the show's rulemakers was constant, staffers told Insider. But a panel of three federal appeals court judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit all of them appointed by Republican presidents put the program on hold during an appeal. ", After a heated exchange, Douthit finally agreed to try a work-from-home setup. But after 25 years, his time and the show will end this season. The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments on two challenges to President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. The feeling will pass. Byrd says he doesnt watch episodes but occasionally catches them playing in the waiting room during visits to the doctor. 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. "Whatever Judy wanted to do, that's what got done," he said. 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. We havent changed the set. Do you have a story about "Judge Judy" or another television show? The outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020 forced public services to shift to online operations in a matter of weeks. The only thing thats changed in almost 25 years is Judys hairstyle.. 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). With great ceremony, they swore her in as a citizen of New York City. In 2010, a different former employee who told Insider she left the show because she found the culture to be toxic and says she was harassed by a producer emailed a former executive producer: "I am literally scared of the idea of having to walk into that office again this mental instability is no longer worth it to me. This is Alex, she said with a wink, as the two shook hands. As she said at her last taping: Thats all. She just wants the money in her pocket, and she doesn't care how the producers are treated," a former producer added. If you need language access assistance, please call 202-879-4828 or email interpreters@dcsc.gov. And I remember she looked at me and she said, Really, Byrd? My job was to shape her language, not her message. You really think that I got it wrong? Byrd recalled, remembering Sheindlins stern look. Contact the municipal court for details on hours and operating procedures. Men!. "That's how much pressure people are under to try and get a case so they don't get fired," this person said. Mask wearing is an effective prevention strategy against the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. 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. Byrd says that moment sticks out because of its rarity; he only remembers feeling that way one other time on the show. (Martina Ibez-Baldor / Los Angeles Times; Sonja Flemming/Getty Images; Jason Merritt/FilmMagic). (The staffer did not respond to Insider's requests for comment.). 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. Get our L.A. Kurstin Haynes, a former producer who left the show in 2021, said Douthit frequently mocked the show's guests. "What someone is claiming I said, does not sound like anything I would say either then or now. Contact reporter Nicole Einbinder. (During the ceremony, Poehler said, "I wish Byrd your bailiff could hand you this award the way he hands you photos in court, not making eye contact with the queen he has sworn to protect."). 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. Let me start by thanking the two people who actually started my journey, she told her staff. That night, we went to a diner with my friend Elaine and her husband, Barry, to celebrate, she recalls. Retired Judges John Cratsley and Judge Paul Chernoff and ADR Officer Jim McCormack (an employee of the Superior Court) are available to mediate cases remotely via Zoom without charge to parties. ", Byrd, Sheindlin's longtime bailiff, wasn't asked by the judge to join her new venture, he told Entertainment Weekly last month. 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. 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. A California court uses . Douthit produced written reports in which he graded producers' cases, and former employees said he frequently used the reports to make degrading comments about litigants' appearance. Dont steal other peoples property. The pair shared an exclusive photo with The. 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Judith Sheindlins time on Judge Judy may be coming to an end, but she has a new series launching this fall on IMDb TV. When asked if he ever made crude comments in the booth or on taping days, he said, "I hope not. May 27, 2022 3:46pm Updated Judge Judy, 79, has presented her granddaughter Sarah Rose, 24, with her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School. Shirley MacLaine will play her in a movie someday, Heidi said. 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. If you need help, call the NJ Court's Help Desk line at 609-421-6100. 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 . 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. The Court's judicial directory with assignment information can be found here. Many states also still have in-person filing hours or drop-off services that allow for contactless in-person delivery of court filings. 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. Our weekly newsletter delivers the latest broadcast industry news to your inbox including new debuts, case studies, thought leadership and broadcast gear updates. Two people described Jenest as the "spin doctor," a reference to her ability to engineer drama in cases. "I can say with utmost certainty that the 'Judge Judy' office is the most unprofessional, mismanaged, unhealthy, and, overall, dysfunctional environment I have ever worked in," one former staffer wrote in an emailed complaint to HR, shared with Insider, in 2012. As family members joined with her to celebrate, producers had a surprise: They played a video tribute with cameos by Jimmy Kimmel, Whoopi Goldberg, Ryan Seacrest, Kelly Ripa, Joy Behar, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Meghan McCain and Wendy Williams. I feel so blessed that youve given me the benefit of your talents over all these years and changed the dynamic of me, my family and friends forever.. Im over the moon to be in business with Amazon Studios and continuing this incredible journey with them on a new platform is so exciting, Sheindlin said in a Judy-stylestatement. 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Circuit Judge Charlie Crawford said criminal cases started moving along once jury trials were restarted in July. DC Superior Court Advisory - 3/20/2020 - 12:15pm. Despite these precautions, courts have faced challenges. 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. , updated "Mr. Douthit has always fostered a supportive, productive, safe and inclusive work environment for everyone involved in the show. Judge Judy Sheindlin will be presiding over a new courtroom. 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. Judge Judy recently channeled her. She had no food in her fridge, just Kodak film. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Were finished. Griggs said Douthit made pig or cow noises when he found litigants unattractive, called a Black guest a "ho," and said he wanted to "get" with litigants he found attractive. "I bring eyeballs because, at least for one hour a day, people see that someone is holding the line," she said. Judges Cratsley and Chernoff are available to mediate cases where at least one party lacks resources for private, fee-based ADR services.Jim McCormack will mediate any cases, giving priority to cases . In 1993, Judge Joseph Wapner ended his 12-year run on the syndicated courtroom show The Peoples Court. Two of its producers told Judy, who was looking to leave Family Court, that she could star in her own show. As Judge Judy ends, pundits will speculate on Sheindlins legacy. "What's the risk, coming to this office doing your job right now?" Today, she owns beautiful homes in several states and no longer inhales Tylenols to start her day. Theres no word on if Byrd will join her, but he says hed be honored if theres room for him. Among other things, that will mean jurors will have to wear a mask. Thank you very much!, Where: CBSWhen: 4 p.m. WeekdaysRating: TV-PG (may be unsuitable for young children). 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. A red-faced Petri said he handed Judy back her robe and glasses and promptly offered to resign. "Plexiglass shields erected throughout. I cannot respond more definitively because of how much time has elapsed," he wrote. Comments made by Douthit, according to the complaint, included telling producers "We're not doing any more Black shows"; "I don't want to hear no Black language on the TV"; and "I don't want to hear Black people arguing." But if you think Her Honor is slowing down, think again. Published: 22:09 EST, 29 . I may have, but I hope not. Take this down., HarperCollins bought the book, but we needed a snappy title. "It was a horrible place to work," the producer told Insider. Theres a bunch of things going on in that brain while Im there listening to cases., At 62, Byrd considers the world his oyster as he moves into a new chapter: He sings, has film and TV credits and is also focused on building a following for his own Instagram Live show that he hosts with his wife, titled Bonding with Byrd., Sheindlin said in a statement that its been fun having Byrd along on this journey., He is a consummate professional who knows how a courtroom should be run, she said. 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. 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. At age 78, shes moving full speed ahead on a new show. And then she walks onto the set as we start filming, and [Douthit] whips around to me and he's like 'Who is this scum?'". Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] Home. The show's producers would then divide them up and try to recruit the litigants to agree to appear on the show. Good timing also brought Byrd, 62, his role on " Judge Judy ," which starts its 25th and final season Monday. "All these allegations relate to conduct that occurred prior to our production, but we are taking this seriously and looking into the matter. Several hours later, I got another call from a 60 Minutes associate producer. The start of daylight saving time, which subtracts an hour of sleep, is fast approaching. ), In the mid- to late 2000s, Douthit also allegedly carried out a relationship with one of his junior staffers, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter and six who were subsequently told about it. Shed read the profile and told me that Sheindlin was a natural candidate for a segment. The final episode of Judge Judy that star Judith Sheindlin ever taped airs Tuesday on CBS. COVID-19: Temporary Amendments to the Practice Guidance on Case Management and Mediation of International Child Abduction Proceedings (opens in a new tab) 27 March 2020. Byrd, a bailiff, and the judge worked together in the New York City court system in the late 80s. "I'm unafraid to call out irresponsible, un-American behavior. It might be a little different from mine.". The show is comfort food for those who love it when the bad guys get their comeuppances. Get a dog., Over the years, we gathered at her home in Greenwich, Conn., for Thanksgiving. Though her attitude and comments provoked criticism from lawyers, defendants, and child-welfare advocates alike, Sheindlin's performance on the bench helped launch her to stardom. Elsewhere in his Studio 10 interview, Petri revealed that Judy is the life of the party when it comes to work functions. While celebrity warps many stars, Judy insists shes the same person who survived Manhattans Family Court. According to a sampling of Douthit's reports reviewed by Insider, he called litigants "gross" and "low rent." Jury trials have been on hold for months, but Maricopa County Superior Court is preparing for their return. One day, Sheindlin whod ordered her usual sushi watched, appalled, as my giant burrito began spurting sour cream and guacamole after I bit into it. After finishing the article, I needed a vacation. "It disgusts me that her pockets will continue to be lined with the blood, sweat, and tears of these producers who will continue to be abused, and with these poor people who are coming on her show to simply be embarrassed and essentially belittled by Judge Judy.". large parts of the northeast are under a winter storm warning from new jersey to maine. When we started, there was like our court show, maybe one other court show and a plethora of talk shows. 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. Griggs went on medical leave in the winter of 2001; she eventually left the show. Once Jenest hit this quota, the former producer said, she would stop accepting cases featuring Black litigants. Instead, it was presented by Amy Poehler. I got an idea for a new chapter walking on the beach, she said. Seven sources told Insider that Jenest also encouraged the practice through the use of her "count" a tally of cases that producers had booked, and which these people said specifically categorized cases involving Black litigants and people over 40. 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. ", She explained her longevity to Ellen DeGeneres in March: "If you're not tired, you're not supposed to stop. July 30, 2021, 6:27 PM PDT. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, Sheindlin told them via video conference, set up as part of the shows COVID-19 safety protocols. ", Seven former employees contacted by Insider said Douthit made crude remarks about litigants well after Griggs' lawsuit. But she found herself working off the clock recently amid the coronavirus pandemic. Barry, who later became a segment producer, said in her declaration that she personally witnessed Douthit's behavior, which she characterized as "erratic." In 2007, for instance, according to an affidavit obtained by Insider, a former producer named Courtney Bullock said Douthit subjected her to a "pervasive pattern of sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and retaliation." "I guess they felt like Judy's demographic were middle-aged white people at home and they wanted to continue to skew to that demographic," the producer said. Who would have thought that the Sheindlins and Amazon would be mishpachah? she added, using a Yiddish word for family. "To author a piece which speculates that I 'was untouchable,' 'don't care how the show gets made,' 'that I don't trust anyone,' 'didn't like cases involving dogs, dog bites or strippers,' 'by and large didn't interact with staffers,' 'wasn't worried about the coronavirus,' is appalling," Sheindlin said. I watched Sheindlin in action for three weeks, handling 50 to 60 cases a day. Staffers expected that he would present the award, he said, given their long-standing relationship. ", Drinking was also prevalent in the office during working hours, according to seven people, and Haynes said that it continued up until March 2020. Byrd has a great voice, is a terrific storyteller and is generous with his time and talent to many worthy organizations.. She approached then-Big Ticket president Larry Lyttle and human resources about Douthit's behavior in 2000. She smoked and worked out like a fiend to ward off the stress. When he promoted the woman to supervising producer, the same title held by Jenest, Jenest and another producer hired a private investigator to follow Douthit and the staffer with the intent of documenting their relationship. Looking back, she reflected on her improbable rise to the top. Speaking generally about Sheindlin's relationship with Douthit, a different former producer told Insider, "Judy knew she was untouchable, Randy knew Judy was untouchable, and Randy also knows that Judy would protect him at all costs.". When staffers were successful, their cases then had to be approved, first by Jenest and then by Douthit. But court records tell a different story. When I asked if there were any rules to follow, I got my first dose of what later would become familiar to millions: No chewing gum, she snapped. Watch full episodes of TV shows for free on 10 play - Network Ten. On Thursday, Amazon. April 22, 2021 As New York continues to reopen and pandemic restrictions are slowly lifted, the sprawling federal and state court systems have lumbered back to life, transforming how they operate. But he had a caveat: "As long as it works," he said. Sometimes I felt in Family Court that, although I was respected, my views were as welcome as a skunk at a lawn party. 'Judge Judy' will endafter upcoming 25th season; star Judy Sheindlin announces new show, The highest-paid TV hosts: Judge Judy rules over TV with $147 million haul, Ellen is No. She alleged that Douthit called her "ugly" and insinuated that she was "evil," according to the deposition. Court personnel, lawyers, parties, witnesses, advocates, and other people the judge decides are necessary can be present in a courtroom for in person proceedings. Every once in a while you meet someone who falls into your life and changes your life.. One former staffer said Jenest constantly told people they should be grateful for their jobs and "if you're not happy with it, there's the door." Her focus on personal responsibility also resonates. Bullock could not be reached for comment. She loved the piece, saying it was honest and fair. She watched nervously in her bedroom with her husband, Jerry Sheindlin, a New York Supreme Court judge, and was relieved that correspondent Morley Safer had treated her fairly. And leave your gun at home.. The coronavirus pandemic, which halted television production this spring, has changed the show. ("I must give a mea culpa about sometimes being first on the buffet line," Sheindlin told Insider.). 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. By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com. especially with the stock market and dwindling 401(k) plans. The agency declined to comment, noting that it is legally barred from confirming or denying the existence of specific cases. As staff members said their heartfelt goodbyes, the judge herself was uncharacteristically soft-spoken. He often had fits of rage and was hostile toward certain women, she said, adding that, in her experience, producers who received fair treatment and whose cases were accepted tended to be "attractive women" who flirted with him. When litigants need to present evidence, they place them on clear plastic easels that are captured by cameras and then fed to a monitor in front of Sheindlin. Law and Disorder : Tart, tough-talking Judge Judith Sheindlin presides over the grim pageant of dysfunction known as Manhattans family court. "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. Nancy Barry, who worked as Douthit's assistant from 1996 to 1998, said she received several complaints about Douthit's behavior from women working on the show, according to a declaration she filed in Griggs' lawsuit. By Erik Ortiz. In Iowa, a judge sentenced a mother to 10. The suit also claimed Sebastien was told his cases were rejected because litigants were "too old, ugly, no dykes allowed, too ghetto!". 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. The highlight came when she sat at a piano, vodka and diet cranberry cocktail in hand, to belt out a duet with Neil Sedaka on Breaking Up Is Hard to Do.. March 16, 2020 The COVID-19 virus has not only radically changed the daily lives of Americans, it is beginning to affect the U.S. justice system. The report, pitched by the Project as "a user's guide of . 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. In response, she recalled, Lyttle askedsomething like, "If he doesn't like women, why does he hire them?". September 30, 2020 How court shows have adapted productions due to coronavirus By Michael P. Hill " Judge Judy " debuted its 25th and final season of new episodes this fall. Ive always been me, she says. 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