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Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.
Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.
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"Hot Bench"Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.
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S12, EP136 "Evicted From Love"A breakup turns bitter when an ex-couple disputes a chaotic move out and damaged belongings; she says he forced her out and owes for repairs and loans; he argues she never paid bills, and left willingly!
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S11, EP23 "Tiny Home Tales"A baker opened his tiny home to an old friend and her boyfriend, who he says paid rent by stealing and selling packages, and the full extent of their behavior is displayed in his video evidence.
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S10, EP148 "Cash Appalled"A man says electronically transferred money intended for him mysteriously goes to a minister he met months ago at a clothing-optional hot springs.
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