Judge Judy Season 18 Episode 203 Scooter Squabble; Spit in the Face!
- April 24, 2014
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Judge Judy season 18 episode 203, titled "Scooter Squabble; Spit in the Face!" presents two separate cases with unique circumstances that challenge the figure of Judge Judy in her ability to serve justice.
In the first case, a young man named Brock is suing his ex-girlfriend, Mackenzie, over ownership of a scooter. They had bought it together, but when they broke up, Mackenzie took it without Brock’s permission. Mackenzie argues that the scooter was a gift from Brock, and that she deserves to keep it as it was given to her for her birthday. However, Judge Judy brings forth evidence that Brock paid for the scooter’s registration, which negates Mackenzie's claim. Moreover, Judge Judy hammers down on Mackenzie’s confusing and contradictory statements regarding the scooter, resulting in a verdict where Mackenzie must return the scooter and pay Brock a fine of $500 dollars.
The second case involves an altercation between two young women named Brianna and Brienne, who got into an argument while waiting at a bus stop. Brienne claims Brianna spat in her face, which resulted in a physical fight that led to both parties getting arrested. Brianna refutes the spitting claim, and argues that Brienne initiated the fight and that Brianna only acted in self-defense. Judge Judy listens to both sides, orders them to verify their testimonies through security footage of the event.
In the security footage of the incident in question, it appears as though Brianna did not spit in Brienne’s face, but rather Brienne’s claims to have been spat on were likely a false accusation in the heat of the moment. Judge Judy highlights this inconsistency in Brienne’s claim and confronts her about it. She accuses Brienne of exaggerating the situation and spreading lies, which in turn have affected Brianna's private life and reputation in a drastic way. Judge Judy agrees to drop all charges against Brianna and recommends Brienne to seek therapy to address her problem with anger management.
Overall, "Scooter Squabble; Spit in the Face!" emphasizes the degree of accountability and responsibility when it comes to owning up to one's words. It's a classic example of the importance of evidence in a court of law, and how the truth will always come out if you dig deeper. Judge Judy's impartial and intelligent ruling, as well as her attempt to educate those involved in the court proceedings, stand out as pillars of justice in what could otherwise seem like a difficult, if not impossible, situation.