Hot Bench Season 2 Episode 26 Sugar in Gas Tank Custody Exchange?!; Judge Acker Meets Molly the Terrier!
- October 2, 2015
In Hot Bench season 2 episode 26 titled "Sugar in Gas Tank Custody Exchange?!; Judge Acker Meets Molly the Terrier!", the show follows three judges as they preside over heated court cases involving real life people and stories. The first case centers on a couple who are in the final stages of divorce and are fighting over their pets. Specifically, they are arguing over who gets the beloved family dog, Sugar. Both parties claim that the other has been mistreating the dog and fighting with each other. The judges must decipher whose testimony is more credible and make a decision over the custody of Sugar.
The second case involves a garage owner and his disgruntled customer who claims that the owner purposely ruined her car by putting sugar in her gas tank. The owner denies the accusation and explains that the customer's car had a pre-existing condition that led to the damage. Evidence is presented, and the judges must determine who is telling the truth and who is responsible for the damage to the car.
Finally, viewers get to meet Judge Patricia DiMango's adorable terrier, Molly, and hear the story of how she adopted her. The judges provide commentary throughout the show, giving their own opinions on the facts presented and the behavior of both the plaintiffs and the defendants. The show ultimately provides a glimpse into how the legal system works and how judges come to their decisions.