Hot Bench Season 5 Episode 202 Woman Throws Thousands at New Lover?!; Victim Tracks Perpetrator!

In "Hot Bench" season 5 episode 202, titled "Woman Throws Thousands at New Lover?!; Victim Tracks Perpetrator!," two cases are presented to Judge Patricia DiMango along with judges Tanya Acker and Michael Corriero. The first case features a woman named Keena who sued her ex-lover for not paying her back after she lent him thousands of dollars. Keena claims that after meeting the defendant through a dating app, she hit it off with him and soon fell in love. However, after she started to lend him money for various expenses, including rent, a car, and credit card bills, their relationship started to sour. Keena says that the defendant promised to pay her back but never did, leading her to file a lawsuit against him. The defendant, on the other hand, insists that Keena gave him the money as a gift and that he doesn't owe her anything. The judges must decide whether Keena's claim has merit or if the defendant is in the right.

The second case involves a woman named Nakia who claims that her car was stolen by a teenager named Jamal, who crashed it soon after. Nakia says that after her car was found by the police, she discovered that Jamal had gone on a joyride, causing significant damage to the vehicle. Nakia filed a lawsuit against Jamal and his mother, who she says was negligent in allowing Jamal to take her car without permission. However, Jamal's mother insists that she had no idea her son had taken the car, and that he is solely responsible for the damages. The judges must determine whether Jamal or his mother should be held accountable for the car theft and subsequent damages.

As the judges listen to both cases, they question the witnesses and examine the evidence to get to the bottom of each situation. With their extensive legal experience, the judges challenge the arguments presented by each side and work to determine the truth behind each case. Ultimately, the judges must make a decision based on the evidence before them, trying to ensure that justice is served for all parties involved.