Hot Bench Season 3 Episode 27 Extorting the Elderly?!; African-American Hair 101
- October 4, 2016
Three judges preside over a unique courtroom and listen to heated disputes between litigants. Their decisions will be final and binding. The judges are Judge Tanya Acker, Judge Patricia DiMango, and Judge Michael Corriero. In this episode, Extorting the Elderly?!; African-American Hair 101, two cases will be presented before the judges.
The first case revolves around an elderly man who claims that his caregiver extorted money from him. The elderly man had hired the caregiver to help him with daily chores and to run errands. However, the caregiver denies the allegations and claims that the elderly man had gifted her the money. The elderly man argues that he was not in the right state of mind when he gave her the money. The judges will have to determine whether the money was gifted or extorted.
The second case looks at the issue of African-American Hair and whether it can be worn in professional settings. A woman claims that she was denied a job because of her natural hair. The company had a strict dress code and did not allow employees to wear hairstyles that did not align with their policy. The woman argues that her natural hair is a part of her heritage and should not be discriminated against. However, the company claims that it has a legitimate business reason for its dress code policy. The judges will have to decide whether the company violated federal discrimination laws.
As the litigants present their cases, the judges will ask questions, probe the evidence, and challenge the arguments. They will also provide their own perspectives based on their vast legal experience. The judges' unique backgrounds and viewpoints add depth and complexity to each case and provide a balanced view of the situation.
Hot Bench is unlike any other legal drama. It relies on the judges' expertise and their ability to make informed decisions based on the evidence and the law. The cases presented are diverse and cover everything from personal disputes to significant legal issues. The show is informative, entertaining, and thought-provoking, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in law and justice.