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  • Judge Judy Does Not Sit On The Supreme Court, Guys

    Judge Judy may know how to dish out tough love, justice and snappy comebacks, but she does not, in fact, sit on the Supreme Court.

    While you may know that Judge Judy is a TV judge and not one of our country’s Supreme Court justices, it seems there are enough people that don’t know to warrant a study.

    A study conducted by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni shows that there could be a serious problem in the lack of education most American students are getting in civil government.

    The study begins with the statement, “There is a crisis in American civic education. Survey after survey shows that recent college graduates are alarmingly ignorant of America’s history and heritage. They cannot identify the term lengths of members of Congress, the substance of the First Amendment, or the origin of the separation of powers.”

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    It continues, “They do not know the Father of the Constitution, and nearly 10% say that Judith Sheindlin—Judge Judy—is on the Supreme Court.”

    Oh, but that’s not all. Judge Judy is just the cherry.

    It seems that only 28.4% of college graduates correctly identify the father of the Constitution as James Madison. 59% said it was Thomas Jefferson. Do they know the difference between the Constitution and The Declaration of Independence?

    A whopping 40% of college graduates didn’t know that Congress has the power to declare war.

    After the discouraging findings ACTA President, Anne D. Neal, said, “Our country depends upon an educated populace; and while civic activity and service learning are important, they simply cannot substitute for substantive learning about our history and government.”

    She added, “It’s time that colleges and universities replace their anything-goes approach to the curriculum with specific subject-matter requirements that will empower America’s next generation of leaders.”

    What do you think about the astounding number of college students who think Judge Judy sits on the Supreme Court?

  • Judge Judy-Survey Reveals ‘Alarmingly Ignorant’ Responses From College Students

    Judge Judy – also known as Judy Sheindlin – the irrepressible legal TV icon, has become so popular among college graduates that they actually think she is a Supreme Court justice.

    Almost 10 percent of 1,000 college graduates surveyed believe that Sheindlin holds a position in the highest federal court of the United States.

    However, Judge Judy is actually an American attorney who plays the role of a judge in a court show that features small lawsuits being tried in a courtroom.

    The survey was conducted by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni back in 2015 but was released in January. They included in a statement that their survey revealed a “crisis in American civic education.”

    In addition, the group also pointed out that recent graduates are “alarmingly ignorant” of some very important information such as America’s heritage and history.

    Aside from facts about the identity of Judge Judy, the respondents were also asked some details about American politics and the Constitution.

    The survey said that about 28 percent of respondents were correct when they chose James Madison as the father of the Constitution, while 59 percent picked Thomas Jefferson, when in fact he was the one who penned the Declaration of Independence.

    The results of the survey also revealed that 60 percent of the graduates did not know any requirements in order to ratify an amendment in the Constitution. Meanwhile, 40 percent of the respondents also did not know that aside from the President, Congress can declare war as well.

    The report also explains why student groups are claiming that the government can ban freedom of speech if the message being conveyed is offensive to minority groups.

    The ACTA also proposed a possible solution to the problem.

    “Instead of demanding content-based coursework, our institutions have, in too many places, supplanted the rigorous study of history and government — the building blocks of civic engagement — with community-service activities,” they said in a statement.

  • Judge Judy Is on the Supreme Court, According to an Alarming Number of College Grads

    In oh-jeez-that’s-the-world-we-live-in news, an alarming number of college grads think that Judge Judy hears cases … on the Supreme Court.

    The depressing news comes inside a report from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.

    “There is a crisis in American civic education,” reads the reports. “Survey after survey shows that recent college graduates are alarmingly ignorant of America’s history and
    heritage. They cannot identify the term lengths of members of Congress, the substance of the First Amendment, or the origin of the separation of powers. They do not know the Father of the Constitution, and nearly 10% say that Judith Sheindlin – “Judge Judy” – is on the Supreme Court.

    ACTA commissioned a survey and found that 9.6% of respondents – all college graduates – marked that Judge Judy was a member of the highest judicial body in the land.

    The survey also found some other depressing information about our supposed best and brightest, including the fact that 40% of respondents didn’t know Congress can declare war and less than half knew that when Presidents are impeached, they are tried in the Senate.

    But the Judge Judy thing really is the kicker, here.

    Below, you’ll see a photo of Judge Judy being appointed to the Supreme Court in 1982:

    Please figure this out, America. It’s getting embarrassing.

  • Judge Judy Selling Multi-Million Dollar Beachfront Penthouse in Naples, Florida

    Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, is selling her multi-million dollar beachfront penthouse condominium in Naples, Florida for a mansion–lakefront–that reports say is “nearby.”

    The star of the TV show Judge Judy, Sheindlin and her husband have listed the condo at $11 million. It features 8,550 square feet of living space, including four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a sauna, and wraparound windows with dazzling views of Florida’s gulf coast. Two private elevators allow residents and their guests to ascend into the top-notch accommodations.

    Collier County, Florida property records state Judge Judy and her husband bought the condo in 2005, and paid $6.9 million for it. The records also show Judge Judy and hubby are now the proud owners of a new property roughly a mile away.

    It seems size does matter. Judge Judy’s new digs feature 10,000 square feet of living space with six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. (Hopefully she has a really good cleaning person.) The new home looks over a manmade lake (very common in most of Florida). While the upgrade in size sounds amazing, not many people would want to give up a view of the Gulf Coast for a manmade lake.

    Alas Judge Judy is now 73, and might appreciate the convenience of living in a house instead of a condo. Even with those two elevators, someone has to lug groceries from the car to the kitchen, and that’s not always easy.

    In her role as Judge Judy, Judith Sheindlin has settled an unfathomable number of small-claims cases on TV for 20 years.

  • Judge Judy Offers Powerful, Emotional Commencement Speech to Shiprock High School Graduates

    Judge Judy Sheindlin shed her usual harsh, no-nonsense persona fans of her courtroom reality show are accustomed to in order to offer words of encouragement to graduating seniors at Shiprock High School in New Mexico.

    In a 20 minute commencement speech, Judge Judy offered some personal advice on how to succeed.

    “Number one — and I want you to emblaze this on your brain — you only have one chance to make a first impression,” Judge Judy told the graduating students.

    Judge Judy continued to share words of wisdom on the importance of hard work.

    “A combination of tenacity and luck brought me here today,” Judge Judy said. “I was an unremarkable student with passable looks and a direct personality. Nothing in my early childhood suggested to anyone — except maybe my father — that one day I would be standing here and be known simply as Judge Judy.”

    The judge agreed to speak at the high school as part of a Facebook contest sponsored by Judge Judy. Shiprock senior Alexus Uentille, 18, won the contest after submitting an essay that prompted the judge to travel to New Mexico from her home in Connecticut.

    “Quite frankly I was hoping that we would find some school closer and more geographically suitable to where I live,” Judge Judy told ET. “But then I started to go through the letters, and the letter from Alexus was compelling. She said so many movies are made here because they use that wonderful shiprock. So many people come and use the land, but so few of the people that come — the celebrities that come — stayed and spoke to the kids about how to realize their dreams and be successful.”

    Uentille’s speech highlighted many of the difficulties facing the young men and women of the school.

    “It’s time that we as Navajo youth get the encouragement that we deserve,” said Uentille in her speech.

    Judge Judy ended her speech with words the 117 graduates can live by.

    “Never let anyone or anything define your value or limit your dream,” Judge Judy said. “There are only [two] things guaranteed in your life, your entrance and your exit. In between is the journey and my wish for all of you is that your journey be a walk in beauty. May you all walk in beauty. Congratulations!”

  • Judge Judy Sticking Around Until at Least the Year 2020, CBS Extends Contract

    Judge Judy and CBS came to an agreement regarding the popular judge’s contract. The Judge Judy Show will remain on CBS throughout the year 2020.

    Judge Judy Sheindlin had three seasons remaining under her existing contract with CBS, through which she raked in more than $47 million per year. She is no doubt making even more since signing on through 2020.

    “I’m thrilled to be working with my CBS family for five more years, and very excited about this new adventure in production,” Sheindlin said. “I loved the experience of creating and developing ‘Hot Bench’ and look forward to replicating its success with more new, compelling and smart TV.”

    Judge Judy is a ‘cash cow’ for CBS, so even with an increased salary, the network stands to make big bucks from the 72-year-old. It’s hard to believe Judge Judy will be nearly 80 at the end of this contract.

    “We could not be more excited to continue our longtime relationship with Judy,” CBS Global Distribution Group president Armando Nunez said. “She is a true television icon, who entertains and inspires millions of fans each day. We look forward to continuing to provide our station partners with her highly successful show and to working with her to create the next generation of hits.”

    Under this new contract, Judith Sheindlin, who serves as producer for a new ‘judge’ show called Hot Bench, has agreed to give CBS a first look at anything she produces.

    Judge Judy is presently in its 19th season on the air, and has been the top daytime TV show for the past five years. During the week ending February 15th, for example, The Judge Judy Show was seen by an average of 10.1 million viewers during each episode.

    Are you surprised to learn that Judge Judy Sheindlin is sticking around on CBS until the year 2020? Do you think her popularity will hold out as long as her contract?

  • Judge Judy to be Featured in Prime Time Special

    Judge Judy is heading to primetime!

    Judy Sheindlin, America’s favorite TV judge, will be featured in a one-hour special for CBS, Judge Judy Primetime, which will feature exceprts from the 1993 60 Minutes profile that helped elevate her to celebrity status, as well as the 2003 60 Minutes piece, which checked in on her 10 years later.

    The special will also include some new cases and highlight her transition from New York Family Court Judge to the beloved, no-nonsense TV judge.

    In the 1990s, Sheindlin had the reputation of being one of the toughest family court judges in the country. On May 21, 1993, Joseph Wapner was released from the original courtroom show, The People’s Court. Sheindlin reportedly called the program and said, “You know, if he doesn’t want to do this show any more, I can do it.” Apparently the receptionist responded, “Are you crazy, lady?” and hung up.

    Following that interlude, a Los Angeles Times article about the judge led to the 60 Minutes report, and the rest is history.

    Her syndicated daytime series, Judge Judy, debuted in 1996 and has been a highly rated show for years.

    It’s hard to refrain from watching her do her thing – putting people in their place without ever flinching.

    Here’s what some of her fans say about her on Twitter:

    Judge Judy Primetime will air May 20 at 8 PM/9 PM on CBS.

    Image via Wikimedia Commons

  • Judge Judy is Coming to Primetime

    Judge Judy is Coming to Primetime

    If you thought a primetime special about Judge Judy is what’s been missing from your evening line up, you’re in luck. CBS will air Judge Judy Primetime on May 20 at 8 p.m.

    The one-hour program will feature new cases and explore how Judge Judith Sheindlin went from a New York Family Court judge to the Judge Judy star who graces the television screens of millions each day.

    The special will also air clips from the 1993 60 Minutes segment that led to Sheindlin being discovered by Hollywood, in addition to the judge’s popularity on the late night circuit.

    Sheindlin’s “Judyisms” were the focus of parodies on shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Saturday Night Live. The program will feature clips of the comedians speaking the one-liners.

    Here are some of the judge’s best:

    The Judge Judy daily daytime series has been the top show in first-run syndicate for the last three years, and No. 1 in daytime for four straight seasons. The show has also been the top courtroom program in the United States since its debut in 1996 and is licensed in more than 125 markets.

    Watch the no-nonsense judge in action:

    Isn’t that special?

    Image via Wikimedia Commons

  • Judge Judy’s Son Files Suit Against Sheriff

    Judge Judy’s son, Adam B. Levy, the district attorney for Putnam County, New York, is suing the county sheriff.

    Levy says county Sheriff Donald Smith “maliciously attempted to destroy” his reputation during a child rape case involving Levy’s former personal trainer. He also said Smith is “an out-of-control sheriff who does not care about the truth.”

    The sheriff denies the accusation, implying the timing was intended to damage the sheriff’s re-election campaign and that it was “blatantly political.”

    In March, Levy’s trainer, Alexandru Hossu, was arrested and charged in connection with the rape of a 12-year-old girl back in 2010. Levy said he recused himself from the case once he knew Hossu was under investigation.

    Here’s where Levy found an issue with Sheriff Smith. The sheriff said Levy had “ongoing and improper involvement” in the case and that he was “apparently trying to influence and affect the investigation.” In a news release in March, the sheriff said, “Mr. Levy’s comments and actions would seem to suggest that, if he could have his own way, Mr. Hossu would never have been brought to justice for his crime and Mr. Levy’s relationship with him would never have been brought to the light of public scrutiny.”

    Putnam County judges have also recused themselves from the case, causing it to be moved to Westchester County. Hossu has plead not guilty.

    Levy’s mother, Judy Sheindlin, more commonly known as “Judge Judy”, is a retired Family Court judge. In a statement released Wednesday, she said her son was “principled, honorable and dedicated.” She added, “His moral compass is dead center. When someone attacks his character professionally or personally they best be prepared to back it up – shut up – or pay up.”

    In the lawsuit filed by Levy, he listed Sheriff Smith as an individual, not a county employee, which should mean county tax payers won’t be liable, according to Levy’s lawyer, Michael Sussman.

  • Judge Judy’s Son Accused of Influencing Child Rape Case

    Judge Judy certainly hasn’t let her legal career get in the way of motherhood. Judith Scheindlin (her real name) has seven children and 12 grandchildren. At least one of those children has followed in their mother’s footsteps and entered the legal profession.

    Adam Levy, son of Scheindlin and her first husband, is now the district attorney for Putnam County, New York. This week, Levy has found himself embroiled in a child molestation investigation due to what appears to be a disagreement with Putnam County Sheriff Donald Smith.

    Last week, Alexandru Hossu was arrested and charged in connection with the rape of a 12-year-old girl back in 2010. The statement released by the sheriff’s office listed Hossu’s address as Levy’s home address.

    The county sheriff’s office has stated that Hossu is a personal trainer and that he may have been a “live-in personal trainer” with the Levys for a time. When Levy’s office learned of the arrest, it released a statement that included Levy recusing himself from the case. The statement included the acknowledgement that Levy’s family had known Hossu “for years,” but pointed out that Hossu does not live at Levy’s address.

    The sheriff’s office shot back, releasing a statement that Levy “is trying to influence and affect the investigation” by publishing Hossu’s address. Levy’s office offered another retort, releasing a statement calling Smith’s statement “unfounded”:

    Despite Sheriff Smith’s unfounded allegations and misstatements, the facts will show my office acted properly in every aspect of the investigation. Now, I need to continue to concentrate my efforts on the work that I was elected to do by the people of Putnam County as its District Attorney.

    The nearby Westchester County district attorney has taken over the investigation.

  • Judge Judy Sued For Buying Dishes

    Judge Judy may be known for her stern demeanor when deciding court cases, but now America’s most famous judge might find herself on the other side of the bench.

    TMZ is reporting that Judge Judy has been sued by a woman named Patric Jones over, of all things, dishes. Jones alleges that her ex-husband, Randy Douthit, a producer on Judge Judy’s TV program, sold the couple’s expensive China to Judge Judy during the divorce process.

    Jones estimated that the fine china is work over $500,000, but alleges that Douthit sold the dishes to Judge Judy for a tenth of that price. She alleges that the sale was a revenge plot against her by the judge and Douthit. The lawsuit is asking for the dishes or Jones’ full estimated price for the dishes. Punitive damages have also been tacked on.

    The video below shows a short interview with Jones’ lawyer, who was accosted by a TMZ cameraman: