Topic: Judge Judy

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling today stating that juries must be unanimous on each specific criminal count for a conviction to be valid. This ruling directly impacts Donald Trump’s recent New York conviction, where the judge previously instructed the jury that unanimity on the underlying crime was not required. Judge Judy is featured criticizing the Manhattan District Attorney for using the justice system for personal self-aggrandizement.

Michigan State Senator Jim Rundstad criticized a new bill that prevents the Board of Canvassers from investigating election fraud. Meanwhile, high-profile Democrats and media figures like Andrew Cuomo, Bill Maher, and Judge Judy have publicly criticized the legal persecution of Donald Trump. Trump has reportedly raised $800 million in 23 days following his conviction in New York.

Judge Judy Sheindlin criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for spending millions of taxpayer dollars to prosecute Donald Trump on what she termed "nonsense" charges. She argued that the DA's office should instead focus on the rising crime rates in the New York City subway system and streets.

Judge Joe Brown discusses his time as a top-rated television host, claiming he frequently beat Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Phil in the ratings. He alleges that media executives at Viacom were uncomfortable with a "straight Black man" holding the number one spot because he promoted traditional values like accountability and masculinity. He argues there is a systemic effort to replace these values with "licentiousness" and "self-hate."