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Video: ‘Family Court With Judge Penny’

Domestic Law Latest Twist on Court Genre

“Family Court With Judge Penny” from Program Partners aims to bring familiar issues home to viewers, bringing the latest twist to the court-show genre.

The half-hour, first-run series tackles issues including domestic abuse, child custody and reckless parenting.

The series stars Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, a judge who sat on the bench in Fulton County, Georgia State Court. She got her first taste of syndication during an appearance on “Dr. Phil” in 2007.

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Judge Reynolds joins two other former Fulton County court officials, Juvenile Court Judge Glenda Hatchett and Assistant District Attorney Nancy Grace, in jumping from the courtroom to the television studio.

“Everything about this production, from our cases to the set to our lead, Judge Penny, is of the highest caliber in the genre,” said “Family Court” executive producer Stephanie Drachkovitch. “We’re impressed on a daily basis with what this amazing team of court-show professionals can do.”

“Family Court” affiliates include stations from the Fox Television Stations, CBS Television Stations, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Barrington Broadcasting, Capital Broadcasting, Entravision Communications, Freedom Broadcasting, Gray Television, Granite Broadcasting, Hearst-Argyle Television, Journal, JW Broadcasting, LIN Broadcasting, Newport, New Age Media, New Vision Television, Roberts Broadcasting, Tribune Broadcasting, Weigel Broadcasting and The CW Plus groups.

“With our lineup and this production team, anchored by our talented partners, 44 Blue, we truly have all the ingredients for success this fall,” said Ritch Colbert, a partner at Program Partners. “We can’t wait to see Judge Penny on the set of ‘Family Court.’”

Click here to learn more about the full slate of syndicated shows for this fall.

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Sommer

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WHO IS THE CUTE, CUTE BALIFF?

JUDGE PENNY IS GREAT !!!!

karen

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I seen the judge penny show about the mother agains the sons rappers. I thought that was really good. This really helped me out a lot!

Keep it up

Karen

Ray Heath

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Ive seen some VERY IDIOTIC court TV shows, but this one beats them all.That GHETTO MAMA of a judge thinks she is entertaining, but she is very annoying! I have started watching news during Judge Penny's time slot. Very bad television!!

kay

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I turned on this show today and thought I was watching a Mad-TV or Saturday Night Live skit making fun of judge shows. This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen on TV. The judge truly sounds like she has some sort of mental disability or something. Is this supposed to be serious?

chris

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I just want to know who is that fine and cute bailer? Tell him he is a for sure YES!!! thank u.

kelly

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I've watched Judge Penny since the first show. Finally, a court show that is based only on family matters. Judge Penny, I think you're great

Kelly

Sharon

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hi
Judge
i really like the show, im in between courts shows but i think u are doing a great job.

Christine

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The way she speaks is soooooooooooo gutter slang how can she be considered a Judge at all. I hate the show, she needs to go away. The concept is great, she just doesn't represent professionalism.

Gary

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THE Worst Judge ever. My god what where they thinking when they cast that GETTO Talkin,gutter tramp. What a Joke... I now watch another channel at that time slot

Nasia

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I saw the judge penny show today and i loved it i saw the one with the two sisters and one sister did not like her wedding pictures but i like her show

Angela

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I love the Judge Penny show. She is so down to earth and full of love.

Gregg

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In Chicago she is known as Judge Penny Ghetto. The show needs a tune up. Enough of the ebonics. Who is she speaking at. We need a translator. It is 2008. Penny just keeps reinforcing bad stereotypes. It is hard to believe that she was on any bench anywhere.

tom

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Just saw the show Judge Penny for the first time. What an embarrassment. We should all be ashamed that we let her wear that robe. Speaks like a street thug. Will never watch again.

Gerrald

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Wow! I see that there are a few "haters" out there! I personally know Judge Penny and first off, she IS a REAL judge as well as GREAT person! Secondly, similar to the challenges Barack Obama faced, she endured a rough childhood and overcame numerous obstacles. She has an extensive list of noteworthy accomplishments and is an inspiration to many.

So, to ALL the "haters" I say, If you don't like the show, that's cool…it's your right. But, spewing the "Ghetto Mamma" and other idiotic personal attacks on someone who:
(a) is intelligent,
(b) has achieved much and
(c) bottom-line, you really DON'T know
speaks to your level of intelligence.

As the saying goes...It's better to stay silent and have someone "think" you're a fool than open your mouth and prove it to be true!"

carl

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She is so annoying,an a voice irks me

Jake

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SHE WENT TO MY SCHOOL AND GAVE ME PERSONAL ADVICE ON HOW TO BECOME THE GREAT ACTOR I WANT TO BE....BUT SHE WENT TO SCHOOL BECAUSE SHE WAS BEST FRIEND WITH MY CHORUS TEACHER AND SHE WAS VERY INSPIRING TO EVERYONE.

mike fisch

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Re: the young boy who was being bullied about his weight. The comment that this could come to a situation where a boy under those circumstanses can show up with a gun is so irrisponsible to make when there is a young boy in that situation is present.The judge should know better.
mike fisch

Lisa

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I can certainly relate to today's episode with the father and the 17 year old daughter. I was sort of in the same situation with my father when I was about that age. He hadn't gotten anyone pregnant but he did move in with a young woman that was maybe about three years older than me. I do believe that you gave the father a good tounge lashing that he deserved because you do relate your personal relationships with men do to the relationship you had with your father, because doesn't every little girl want to be daddy's little girl, and when you don't get that you feel rejected. I still think he didn't get it. But I did. I also really like your show because you are very caring and I can see the prosperity in you that goes beyond being a judge.

Faye

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I am sitting here watching Judge Penny right now. I love watching her..I think she is very sincere and I think she gives good advice to the people who come before her.
Not to mention she is from Georgia, tooooo
LOL
Congrats Judge, keep on doing what you are so good at!

SignsOfTheTimes

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I LOVE JUDGE PENNY AND HER SHOW. SHE IS NOT ONLY DOING A GREAT JOB JUDGING EACH CASE WITH AMAZING UNDERSTANDING, FAIRNESS, AND PROFESSIONALISM, BUT SHE IS ALSO GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY BY MINISTERING TO THE SOULS OF BOTH THE PLAINTIFFS AND THE DEFENDANTS. SHE IS TRULY A CHILD OF GOD.

TO ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE SO FOOLISHLY CALLED THIS AMAZING WOMAN AND GODLY WOMAN ANYTHING OTHER THAN A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE VERY BLIND AND LOST. JUDGE PENNY IS NOT ONLY A JUDGE, BUT SHE IS ALSO A FIRST LADY AND A MINISTER. SHE TRULY LOVES PEOPLE, AND CARES ABOUT PEOPLE. SHE IS TRULY WHAT EVERY JUDGE OUGHT TO BE.

IT WAS PEOPLE LIKE ALL OF YOU THAT CRUCIFIED THE LORD OF LORDS AND KING OF KINGS, JESUS CHRIST. WHETHER YOU BELIEVE IT OR NOT, JESUS IS LORD, AND JUDGE PENNY IS A CHILD OF GOD. SO STOP CALLING HER NAMES AND SHAME ON ALL OF YOU.

FINALLY WE GOT A POSITIVE SHOW ON TV AND A PERSON WHO TRULY LOVES AND CARES ABOUT PEOPLE, AND ALL OF YOU ARE CRUCIFYING HER. WELL…..WHAT ELSE IS NEW; THEY DID THE SAME TO THE LORD THAT CREATED ALL OF US. IT’S FORTUNATE FOR ALL OF US THAT JESUS LOVES US AND FORGAVE US INSTEAD OF DESTROYING MAN AND THE WORLD FOR THE SINS THAT EACH ONE OF US DESERVES TO DIE FOR.

EACH ONE OF YOU NEEDS TO REPENT AND TURN AWAY FROM YOUR EVIL WAYS AND TURN TO THE LORD JESUS SO THAT YOUR SINS WILL BE FORGIVEN AND SO THAT YOU WILL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. ALL OF US WILL DIE AND FACE HIM ONE DAY SOON. IF YOU DON’T KNOW HIM, THERE IS A VERY TERRIBLE PLACE CALLED HELL PREPARED FOR THOSE THAT DON’T KNOW HIM. JUDGE PENNY IS DOING WHAT HER LORD, JESUS CHRIST CALLED HER TO DO, SO STOP JUDGING HER, SHE DOESN’T WORK FOR YOU, NOR DOES SHE SERVE YOU. GET A LIFE!!!!!!!!!

Mrs. Bernadette Moore-Simmons

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To Whom This May Concern:

Hi, my name is Mrs. Bernadette Moore-Simmons, I am 32 years old with 3 children. I've been on my own since i was 16 years old. All my life all i ever did was work, work, work, and go to school. I have never been my mother's pick of a child but out of all 3 of her kids i was the only one who try to amount to being someone special. On 08/14/2008 my 15 year old son ran away from my apartment. Later on next month after on 09/09/2008 I had found out after i made police reports, talked with counselors, etc. that my birth mother and birth sister had been harboring my 15 year old son all this time. My mother did not bring my son back home instead she's trying to be his mother. She has brained washed my son into believing that school is not important so just the other day his progress report sent to me his bilogical mother showed nothing but all F's. She taught him to have no dealings with me, or his other two siblings at all. She also allows him to be out everyday and night at any times he chooses. I tried asking police for help to help me bring my 15 year old son home where he should be but unfortunately they have gave me NO help what's so ever. Instead, they tried to make me look like the bad person because my teenage rebellient son decided to leave my apartment to go to his grandmoms apartment where he can have all the freedom and no rules as necessary. Question is how is there no one out here that won't help me? Why is there no one out here that cannot see that this situation is wrong? I never gave my birth mother permission, signature, or anything to have my child so why wont no one help me to bring my son home?

Please I wish Judge Penny can help me bring my family back together.

Please Help

Dee2

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Sad that people are on here commenting on Judge Penny being ghetto and speaking ebonics. They are showing their ignorance and racism, she is from New Orleans and if you've ever been to the city or around people from there, they have a relaxed laidback manner and mode of sppech. Newsflash: the white people from the area sound the same i.e. Harry Connick Jr.- his speech isn't affected this is how New Orleanians sound. Obviously, she is vey intelligent because you have to spend 6 years in school to get your law degree and you still have to pass the bar before you can practice. Too bad you small minded people don't realize how beautiful our differences make us!!!!!!

Michael

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Judge Penny God Bless you. I love your show. God really shines through you. Also I'm praying against all the witches, warlocks and haters. Thank You.

jayesa

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Hi judge lisa, my name jayesa pronounced (jsa). Im so afraid for my daughter I tryed my best sense her father left us 9 years ago to move to Denver to start a new family. I've done all I can do, but let them keep her. You see she does things an intelegent young female shouldn't do. I tell her this is not respecting yourself, you are not welcome in certent places because no-one welcomes a thieff. My question is how I get her to stop stealing without sending her back to jail. She is 16 year young and have her whole life ahead of her... please help!

a.j. davis

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love your voice

Billy Taplett

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TO THOSE HARVARD INTELLECTUALS AND THOSE OTHERS WITH WHATEVER IS AFFECTING YOU,PRESUMABLY YOU FORGOT TO TAKE YOUR MEDICINE BEFORE WRITING YOUR
NEGATIVE COMMENTS, I TO AM A SMALL COLLEGE INTELLECT COMPARATIVELY SPEAKING AND I DID TAKE MY MEDICATION: IN MY MOST HUMBLE OPINION JUDGE PENNY YOU ARE THE BOMB.

juneT

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What a beautiful spirit. Weather the judge is speaking "ghetto" or not, the purpose is to relate to whom you're speaking. I don't believe anyone leaves her court unchanged. She'll continue to tell the truth while the haters continue to watch. She's truely blessed.

Nik

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Wow, I found this site and was intrigued by the prolouge...and then came the comments. I had just gotten finished talking to my girlfriend and telling her about how much I love Judge Penny (I feel like she's my aunt)and then to see all the negativity and closed-mindedness from what I'm sure, are mostly black people was appaling!

Judges are typically known to be stoic, stern and non-empathetic-straight law. No compassion. On today's tv however, they are usually loud, obnoxious, nosy, nasty-borderline disrespectful.

So let me be real about my first impression. I was definitely taken aback by her accent, but it didn't take long to realize (confirmed on a later episode)that she was from New Orleans. And she REALLY DOES CARE about her ligitants. TO ME, she's not just putting on a show, she is genuinely concerned for the well being of the people who enter her court room.

Her compassion is far from a front. That's something that cannot be faked and be believable at the same time. There are a couple of judge on tv right now who are as fake and see through as can be (one out of Fulton County as well). She can "tell a brotha" about himself without breathing, "read a sista" without blinking and put a child in their place without thinking and do it all with love pouring though and a smile on her heart. And they see it! I saw an episode where she completely lost it on a defendant and the young lady said, "Okay. Judge Penny, you got it going on." It was the sweetest thing.

So to all the nay sayers (if you've even read all of this), watch it again. If you are tuning into ANY of these judge shows, and unless you are way into the Jerry Springer type shows, then there's no way you can't see it too. Her show is definitely a well needed change.

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Are you kidding me? I work in court for family court as well. If the Judge's I work for spoke like Judge Penny, the court would laugh at her. She uses words like "aint" and "yall". She comes across as angry, aggressive and bullying.
I watched this show once, laughed a few times, and changed the channel.
Who hired this woman?
Is this a quota thing? There are several amazing, smart and fair judges out there that could fill this role.. why this woman?

Teresa

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Hi Judge Penny,
First of all I want to say I love ur show. The reason I'm writting is to fine out if u might be able to help me. My name is Teresa I have a 18 year old daugther who just had a new baby. So I'm a PROUD Grandmother. My daugther and I have alway's been close but since she has been with the father of my granddaugther he has been doing everything to cause promblems with us and he is threatening me that I wont ever see my granddaugther and his mom and him call and harrse me I made a police report about it. I LOVE MY DAUGTHER AND GRANDDAUGTHER WITH BONE IN MY BODY. I WILL FIGHT FOR THEM BOTH TILL THE DAY I DIE IF I HAVE TO. They wont let her talk to me or her Nana my mother. I hope u casn please help me.

Amber

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To those who think Judge Penny is a joke...STOP HATING...she is a well out spoken and intelligent woman, and she knows how to keep it real. Love you Judge Penny

Mark

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Let's get serious here people... I respect the judge's academic background, but why broadcast a judge whose dialogue and actions only perpetuate negative racial perceptions? I agree with the previous comments about the ghetto slang, and consider this type of programmming to be both a waste of airtime, and an insult to ones intelligence. I also know the difference between southern drawls and speaking like a hoochie-momma! It's courtroom entertainment for the Jerry Springer set..
What a joke!

Jim

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I Just Watched Judge Penny And Cannot Believe Such A Person Could Even Be A Judge, She Needs A Job Where She Can Fit In, Maybe Burger King Or
A Rapper, She Needs Some Courses On How To Speak Like She's Intelligent, She Must Be A Light Skinned Black?, Who Knows? Very Confused That She Talks Like That ,I,ve Been Down To New Orleans And Have Spoken Cajun With The Local Folk And This Stuff That Comes Out Of Her Mouth Is Getto Talk Not Cajun .Boycott This Show Because She's Not A Good Example For Speaking Proper English,
I Am A Hater Of Stupidity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

invis

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what a moron she sounds like she is in the housing projects waiting for the welfare check she is a perfect example of how our country has regressed we make fun of her all the time what a joke

james newkirk

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Judge Penny, I love personity.Because you really love the family. I wish I could had for a judge some years ago. I took care of a older man for 9years. Because his family would not. he had cancer. He died and he had left me life time daily to his house. His daughter carried me to court for years until they got the house. I had because homeless and live in a hotel after I got my job. They took the car. Now I have a hard time my nerves went bad. I went the hospital. Now my health is very bad. What can do to get up on my foot. I gave up a good job at the court to take care of the this man. He was 88years old when he passed. The house is still in cheaspeake virginia and no one stays there. They all my clothes and the police said i had no rights. His daughters are school teachers. Rev. Forbes did not like the lifestyles his daughters live. I got raped some of my suppose to deacons of my church as well. My mother died in my are august 16,1986. I have no family. Then I was told that My mother stoken me from a woman that was going to kill before I was born. Now I am 48years old . I got to much on my plate right now. Please give me some advice how to make my life better, please, 919 596-0475

james newkirk

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Jude Penny please help me to fine the true to my life . I took care of a older man for 9years. He died from cancer. His daughters took everything from me. I had to become homelessand now I have nothing after rev Forbes left me a lifetime daily to the house. Now at the age of 48years old they say I was stoken at born. I rise in the best christian homes with love. all my family are passed away. Plus I am a raped victim by some deacons of my church. please help with some good advice please 919 596-0475

Juststop

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Is this woman serious? What judge in her right mind speaks like this, with eyes popping and head rolling? "Judge Penny Ghetto" is not only hilarious but very appropriate!

For all you out there who think we should disregard her antics "because she grew up hard" or "because she cares" should think again. Millions of African Americans have grown up hard(er), care about others, and have educated themselves. But guess what-- they aren't ghetto! They represent both themselves and their community better than that. Enough with this ghetto woman. She is an embarrassment and a throw-back to black women everywhere.

absurd

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no doubt you care about people, we all do. but why must you be so dramatic and ghetto ? you lose all respect from the real world when you act like that. you are in a courtroom , not on the springer show.

LaDuh-Shaquaniqua

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Why would an educated woman be so proud to speak like a trashy ghetto whore? Disgusting. She is glamorizing ebonics. Enough of this PC crap!

modell

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i think judge penny / judge len are very cute. i love all hthere shows and i enjoy the one today the two sisters

Jack

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You have to be kidding me....ghetto...if she reported to me she would have to clean up her vocabulary and remove the ghetto from her person or be fired...I would not let a person represent my company with that ridiculous personality

Glo

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Judge Penny makes a difference because she is an anointed prophet. If you have a relationship with God and can connect your heart to your head, you will see through the robe, etc.

Judge Penny, keep doing God's work, for you bless me when I see the anointing on you when you God's gift allows you to zoom in on the the root of each unique issue put before you. "No armor formed against you shall prosper."

Please know that I am an armor bearer for you through the air waves. Peace and Blessings to you.

Douglas Watkins

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I love watching Judge Penny and can't believe all the idiots attacking her calling her ghetto or unprofessional. I guess they forgot already about the one who had the top office in the world and went to Harvard and had trouble speaking and made up words. But he will still get a library name after him. And who is more rude, arrogant and angry than Judge Judy? But I don't say this to attack her but to acknowledge her attitude because I still watch her and think she is still fair in her judgement. Also to the idiots we in Texas sound different from those in California and people in different areas sound different. I am around many different ethinicies and enjoy each one individually and it is their character and honesty that makes the difference and nothing else.

sonya

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Judge Penny you are an outstanding 1st Lady, judge, minister and mother i see how when you related to the defendants, how the spirit of the Lord take over and give you words to say, i'm praying that those that make bad comments about you, would stop before something happens to them. The word of God says touch not my anointed one, do my prophet no harm. I don't really think they understand the way God works and who he works through. So be bless and keep smiling because you are my inspiration, "i'm praying for you".

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SistahSlay

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I really liked the mom and son who played too much sports. I like Judge Penny's take on it all and it's good to see a family want to communicate more. Thanks, Judge!

trina

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im black myself and my opinion is, shes a good lady, a nice lady, yea she speaks a little slang... so what...

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I just don't understand. I have never seen such filth on a television show. I am not afraid to say it- the first time I saw the show, I was embarrassed to see how this high-level ranking judge could even hold her title. Judge Penny is a horrible example to anyone in the legal system. Her mannerisms and antics are one of an un-educated stereotypical black woman. Just like I'd expect a doctor to keep composure in regards to his job title, I'd expect the same from a judge. Judge Penny is pure television entertainment-there is absolutely no way she would be able to keep up in a real court of law. Not once does she ever use 'the law' in her verdict-just her opinion. There are plenty of educated African Americans in the court systems whom I respect and admire; however, they've earned their way to their title. It's one thing to have a small WB show on television that pertains to small family civil court matters, it's another to hold a real title in the US legal system that deals with actual problems effecting the community.

anthony polite sr

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I watch a show on sept 2 2009 at 4:00 am . The defendent Antonio Thomas used to be my soidier in tha army. We was station in Turkey at a place called the Rock. Is their any way he could get in touch we me. My name is Anthony polite. I live in Harker Heights,Texas a military community.

Hermia Shifflette

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I have extreme respect for Judge Penny. I see a woman who in spite of the low and discouraging limitations and adversities of her starting point can take great pride in her achievement in rising to her very high accomplishments. The shining example of her position assits her as she rises beyond the constrictions of her office to reach out to the people who come before her bench. Judge Penny's Court is a unique platform to hear cases in which the cold rule of law would be unable to repair the human root of the complaint. By sharing her own long journey of struggles, she assures the troubled people before her of her empathy and the value of her decisions and advise. In this way she brings reconcilation to people who care for one another but are confused and hurt. As a woman of God and a fellow human being, I am so very proud and appreciative of her.
Please try watching Family Court with an open mind, looking for the revelations that appear when going just a little 'outside the box'.