#1 is facts. A friend told me to give the truth, I did. And she never talked to me again. A 20yr friendship down the drain over something she asked for and couldn’t take. Smh
I don't know if I agree with number one. You should be honest especially with your best friend, why wouldn't you be able to. If you can't then you just acquaintances. Friendship based on lies isn't friendship. I mean if your doing something that you can't tell someone the truth about then chances are you shouldn't be doing it. 🤷
I feel so sad for her. She’s sick and likely suffering from addiction along with her mental health issues. I hope she gets the help or social support she needs.
Well she said she’s getting monthly checks from the government because of her bipolarity. I would assume that’s to cover meds. Alcoholism recovery is free. It’s called AA.
@@BloodNote oh wow, you’re so smart! The only reason anyone is ever an addict is because they didn’t know you. “Just don’t be an addict anymore!” That’s why humans have had addiction problems as long as there have been humans, because no one thought of just not doing that.
People can have shaking hands for many reasons but I noticed hers right away. I had a recovered alcoholic tell me that was an effect of alcoholism. So sad, even the judge was concerned for her
Normally I don't feel bad but for this lady I actually feel bad for her. When I look at her I just see complete sadness. I wish her well and that she ultimately get the help that she needs and deserves 🙏🏾.
Sorry to be off topic but does someone know of a method to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot my password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!
To heal she needs to 1st admit she's got a prob. She won't since she's in denial. She couldn't even admit to the bed bugs or stolen property that are a result of her actions. Her hand also shook a lot drinking the water. She may been in withdraw from a binge drinking event. Which would make her shake, be dehydrated, & be in a foggy state of mind. She was prob had 3. I have empathy for her friend. Whom tried to help her, but got a crappy friendship return.
Unfortunately, she's most likely drinks as a form of self medication for her bipolar disorder. Mental illness is not always an easy thing to treat. In some cases, it might not even be possible.
As a recovered severe alcoholic, I’m telling you right now, that poor blonde lady is definitely a drinker. I think she was sober for the court case but you can tell she drinks daily and probably enough to qualify as drunk. Booze does something to your face and eyes and speech even when temporarily sober.
Same here, agree with you, and hope she’s in a better place. I really wish more people recognized symptoms of addiction and realized people in that state need our help and compassion, rather being left to govern their lives when it’s not within their agency and then punished for doing things while inebriated beyond comprehension for the “normal” drinker.
Her friend tried to help her, and she lied and stole from her. Yes, she needs help, but the victim is the plaintiff...where's the accountability? I have compassion for the plaintiff, too!!!
I had someone who I considered a sister come to live with me and that was one of the biggest mistakes of my life. So many things went wrong and she took advantage and had other people coming in the house and either she stole from me or they did and smoked in my house and when I asked her to leave a bunch of stuff went missing and when she came back to get her stuff she broke my husband's car windows. I have never allowed anyone else to stay with us since then and won't allow it again.
I couldn’t believe she pleaded guilty to stealing but claims she didn’t do it. Who does that? Especially for that amount of money! Six grand is a lot and more than likely a felony.
Bi polar is a serious issue. Add booze and drugs and it becomes an unmanageable issue and self medicating and doing whatever is needed to get that becomes the MO for most.
The defendant looks extremely worn down and almost at the end of her rope, like a walking illustration of the saying, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." She deserved to lose on the evidence but the judge was right to emphasize that the court case was far from the most important thing that she needed to take care of.
I feel so sorry for the defendant. I know she was wrong but she could’ve been in a manic state or there could’ve been some self-medicating going on and I just hope she gets the help that she needs!
People who steal don't have integrity. That's why she did it. No excuses. She is now even lying about it and she is not in a manic state. She does not have integrity.
Thank you for acknowledging that. She does need rehab so she can better, she isn’t responsible for her disease, BUT, she is responsible for her RECOVERY
@@theodorevalino4661 well put!!!! I think in situations like this the court should offer a rehab program. They surely have enough money to do that. I do feel bad for both ladies. This is a long friendship that’s now gone 😢
Well he prob would have cracked some kind of a joke but watching him for yrs what's cool about him, he would of offered some kind of treatment or rehab help to her.
Many people do not realize the fight that hotels go through with bed bugs. Even the top 5 star hotels are constantly checking for them. There are dogs trained to find bed bugs that the hotels hire to check and clear the rooms.
I hate staying in hotels, soon as i laid in a bed at a hotel 20 minutes into my nap I start itching, threw the covers off and there they were reddish brown under the pillows, I have severe reactions to the pest
I had bed bugs once n wen they do your apartment they take everything n I mean everything n put on big heated trucks bcoz heat kills them then while apartment is empty they do everything they even remove the sockets where u plug ur things into if not they will b back because they hide in every hole they can find
They are sooooo hard to get rid of. They hide in small cracks in wood. I had to buy all new stuff and burn everything. That was ten years ago and it still gives me chills. My poor nephew was bit every night, it cost me about $1000 to treat and still I had to get rid of all his furniture and buy him new stuff.
@@coffeeaddictexpress5038 I live in the city everything I own clothes n whatever else I have appliances all went in the trucks n the heat kills everything without damaging ur appliances and it's true they hide in cracks wall sockets everywhere they also did the apartments next door below n car above me but man it was a good job
Bedbugs don't discriminate there was a time in NYC they could be found anywhere didn't matter wat race rich or poor, u would buy something in Macy's n it would have bedbugs Lucky where I live the landlord paid for everything every apartment on my floor and all apartments on the floor above n below the heated trucks kill everything without doing damage to anything TV and all other appliances it's been a bought 7 yrs. now n no one has had any issues since then
I feel sorry for the defendant. I know a few people with bi-polar disorder who self medicate with either alcohol or weed or both. It's very debilitating, especially if they have depression attached to it. She needs help, and the plaintiff was not equipped to deal with it. I hope she got help and that she's doing better.
Doug: "Are you trying to help her?" Friend: "Yes, Sir. That's my reason for living." I admire the friend's selflessness and at the same time think she is making a huge mistake. The defendant has shown she is not trustworthy and ungrateful of other people's kindness. When you take on other people's problems, they become YOUR problems.
I think based on her saying its her reason for living could be code that its literally apart of her job. Where she could be her life coach, recovery support specialist or even a case manager. Which they are not obligated to state their profession in public when assisting or attending events for ex court. If their client wishes to be discreet. But are good for support and teaching life skills/ resources to make sure the paperwork after court is handled accordingly on a step by step process. -speaking from a mental health professional myself :)
You sir are correct…truer words have never been said! As much as I feel badly for the defendant, I would be extremely wary of making her “my reason for living”.
I have no respect for selflessness. Helping people is one thing, but like they say on an aeroplane, you affix your own mask first before helping other passengers with their masks. I.e., it is wonder to help others if you can, but don't sacrifice your own interests for the sake of another.
It took 27 years for my ex to get the real help he needed. He was exactly like this lady. He lost everything. Now he has the best help ever. Long road.
it took me 23 years to realise that my x is the problem, i lost everything due to her in 2005 because the doctor put her on Prozac in 1993, but luckily i stood up again,
I had bedbugs and Thea Papp had a company come out and do the cleaning I was living in bags for months. I had to wash all my clothes and it was horrible long story short no matter all the work they did I had to throw out my beautiful living-room set I was so angry about that and where they came from so don’t know and the building could care less about my furniture I don’t wish that on anyone.
They're the same age, but the defendant looks 20 years older. I have more empathy for the plaintiff. She was showing her friend kindness by letting her stay with her off and on for two months, then letting her move in - even after finding out about the bedbugs! And at the end still just wanted her friend to get well and come back. The defendant, on the other hand, is still in denial about everything.
I have been a sucker for friends. It took me years to opt out of a friendship with a woman who stole, cheated and lied to and about others. I realized that I chose them as a friend because they were fun and outrageous and I was not. When I saw them steal and lie about other close friends and was OK with their friends stealing from me I woke up. You have a right to evict people from your life if they do not do things that you are morally against.
True. And exterminators do recommend you throw away everything that has/had bedbugs on it. My daughter dealt with a terrible infestation at a rental she lived in. They burrow into the wood and mattress. So gross. I wouldn’t keep it and you’re right JM wouldn’t either.
If the items are washed in very hot water, it kills the bugs and eggs, so they shouldn't spread to the next user of the machine. Usually commercial machines can get hotter than residential ones since they're made for heavier use.
Watching this episode was hard: my best friend from 4th grade got into drugs. She's "not there" anymore. She thoroughly filled a clothes washer, then pushed it down and put more laundry in. It was so jammed in, that when we went back later, the soap was still on the top, so she shook it off and put the laundry in the dryer.... In the community* laundry room! I miss you, Denise! 💙
INpatient rehab can be a powerful weapon in fighting cravings and delaying the progress of the disease. You are CUT OFF from booze and drugs during your stay, if the rehab properly enforces intended policy. They will help you if you have severe cravings and mental health issues. If you need to, a ride will be given to the ER, again, even if you have no insurance or money, if it comes t it, the hospital WILL help you out, even if it is not ideal. You stay long term it can last MONTHS. At LEAST you get a chance to sober up and then YOU decide. You want to jump right back into substances after you leave. Your choice! Or do you FINALLY want a better life?
and if you have no insurance and no money, there are places that are certified who will take you in as well. They are not the elite, but if you make the most of it, you can find shelter there. If you have no money at all, there are STILL resources to help you out!
My friend lived in his home for a year before I spent the night on his couch. I woke up swollen and bruised from his bed bugs. He had never been bitten whereas I had been covered and apparently allergic. It's possible, to be fair.
Yep, you are absolutely right. During an especially rough time my husband and I were homeless and took shelter in a super cheap "flop house" type "hotel". Well, omg it never occurred to me that bedbugs would be a thing to worry about...but the next morning I woke up looking like Quasimodo, my face was swollen and misshapen, I had lumps on me and was itching like crazy. My husband had no indications of having been bitten. So yeah, some people just don't have any reaction and some of us have a severe one. I tend to have the same reaction to any sort of insect bites. Needless to say we got TFO of there immediately, washed everything etc. Happy ending, that was a long time ago and all is well, safe and happy now. Actually, though, I think I would RATHER be a person with a reaction to those things because the thought of living with something like that and not knowing is just WAY too creepy!!
I stayed at friends house overnight and out of town after a late concert and woke up with welts on my legs because his cat's had fleas. At least I think they were fleas???
I feel so sorry for the defendant after everything. She just looks so sick, sad and defeated and I hope she gets the help that she needs to get better. 😔
LOL at the dark haired woman in the audience to the left of the Blond Defendant who keeps nodding off and almost falling asleep. She shouldn’t have sat in the front row if she knew she was that tired and sleepy. Towards the end she is barely hanging on. 😂😂😂
that was my first thought too. i've seen alcoholics hide fifths of vodka in the dishwasher, the laundry room, the garage. then they always say they don't drink much. grrrrrl you got dishwasher vodka. 🙄
Actually judge, the bedbug presence is not always known. Not everyone gets bites, even if the bug bites you depending on your body’s chemistry you may have a reaction (the bites and rashes) or you may not have a reaction.( no bites) they are good at hiding and they only come out when they’re body tells them that your asleep. They actually start off being invisible and then they get their brownish reddish color from your blood.They usually hide in the walls , baseboards and under your mattress. So yeah unless you have bites, or your randomly checking your mattress it is very possible you don’t know. Not saying this is the case but just some facts.
The minute the judge tried to talk to her about her drinking and she says “I don’t drink heavily” was the minute I lost empathy for her. She isn’t even close to being able to recover if she doesn’t admit there’s a problem. There’s a reason that every 12 step program or any type of recovery program has the 1st step being “admit you have a problem”. Rehab, counseling, treatment will not work if you do not think you have an issue to resolve to begin with
Am I crazy or did your honor really suggest keeping furniture from a room found with bed bugs. I dunno if that's reasonable. Nope, on second thought that's effin insane.
Actually getting rid of furniture that has bedbugs is “Effin insane” that’s a good way to spread them. Also if you heat treat (like you actually should for bedbugs) you wouldn’t have to get rid of anything.
@@allbullaside7778 one bedbugs travel fast. Two if someone for whatever reason takes your furniture obviously they would in return get the bedbugs. People take furniture out of the trash all the time. Nasty but it still happens. A single pregnant bedbug could get off of whatever you through away and get stuck to someone’s shoe. They take it home she has her babies.
I agree with you 💯 %. You can't trust people to even stay with you for a couple of weeks. Bugs are too easy to get but too hard to get rid of ! I don't want no kind of bugs. 🪳roaches, 🪲bedbugs, 🪲spiders🕷, fleas🦟, or 🐜ants neither. And not even flies, gnats, mosquitoes 🪰🦟🦗and no 🐁rats or 🦎lizards.
@@gennyzelis2303 you forgot those ugly little silverfish. Uugghh I do not like those. Some of these things are helpful in their own way, but I just don't wanna see em helping lol. Just stay in your little cracks and come out when I'm sleep.
ShonnaBhadd OMG yes I did forgot those ! And snails 🐌 and I sure did not want to even think about 🐍🐉the reptiles ! And i know they all have their role in the eco system but I'm like you- I don't want to see it!! Now I can handle the other reptiles 🐸🐢🐊🦎
@@gennyzelis2303 oh lawd! I forgot about the random snails. I'm dealing with a few ladybugs as we speak!! They're supposed to symbolize good luck and it's supposed to be bad luck if you kill them, but if you've ever seen ladybug larvae...uugghh!! The babies are nowhere near as cute!
I feel very bad for the Defendent, but her denials and her refusals to accept her issues us very telling. I hope she gets the help she desperately needs...
Actually it kind of doesn’t, that’s the unfortunate reality of our legal system. People are told “plead guilty and go home now with a fine, or fight it, sit in jail, pay way more than the fine, and go to jail for years if you lose.” I know you think you’d fight it on principle, but you’d be in the minority there.
@@KSakamoto You make a good point and I understand what you're saying. But in the eyes of the law, she did it...like she admitted to in court for that case. She can't unring that bell now.
and sadly, too often, alcoholics. Once they move in with you and you notice the behavior, it truly becomes a nightmare. Especially when they slam the door on you and continue to drink.
Demand to spend at least an hour in any apartment, condo, room or whatever you are moving into before you sign anything.The varmints will show up if you keep looking
Actually no. Bed bugs can be hard to spot because they are small, good at hiding and are only active at night. And some parts of the population don’t even react to the bites. So unless the infestation is so large the bugs have to come out of hiding, it’s possible to live with bed bugs without knowing it.
I’m sorry this was hard to watch and I think it would’ve been better for the plaintiff to sue her former friend privately. She’s already facing criminal charges. If you didn’t want to wait for restitution and filed a separate civil suit, then sue privately. Don’t embarrass her like this on TV... especially when you don’t even bother to bring evidence to prove your case! This felt like kicking someone while they’re already laid out on the ground.
They both have to agree to being on the show. The litigant probably agreed bc the show pays the awarded damages to the “winner” so it was one more thing off her plate that she knew she’d have had to pay for eventually
And sadly, she is just the next person in line for this person to use. I'm sure there have been many before and will be many after. The woman suing her tried to help her. There is no helping those in denial
$1,300 for a mattress--no receipt, $550 for laundry--no receipt and what a nasty, nasty thing to do. And no pictures. Talk about kicking someone when they're down. 😮😮😮
Alcoholism sometimes is more of a symptom than an illness in some people. If she’s not getting proper help for her mental health then of course she’s going to look for ways to self medicate. I hope she’s doing better ❤️
Bedbugs are a serious problem.i knew a chic who got them in her house.she didn't tell her landlord either.then she got upset and stopped talking to me because i would not go in her house.
The moment I heard bed bugs , I started scratching too !!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 and never ever try and help by housing a drunkard or crackhead in your home . People like the defendant will steal , hide bottles all over and they are unhygienic and live like pigs . Saw this happen to a close colleague of mine , who dated someone like the defendant , thinking he could change her . Came to a point where he couldn’t even leave his wallet on the table to go in to shower . He would find money ….even the coins missing . We would find hidden bottles stuffed in the couch . The cleaning lady found 4 whisky bottles on the top shelf of his 5 year old’s room . She even sold her engagement ring to get money for alcohol . And lied to him that she lost it . Thank god she dumped her . People like that will never change .
Oh, many do. AA is proof of that. You can't believe the relief they feel when they finally stop the alcohol and drugs. I've seen amazing changes in people.
My father is an alcoholic who is currently in a rehab mental institution so I really really empathize with the defendant. I will be praying for her strength. Alcoholism is a real thing and it’s not easy and most people don’t understand unless you’ve witnessed it firsthand
The defendant is most definitely an alcoholic. At her age if she continues to do what she’s doing she will end up in an early grave. I hope she gets the help she deserves and can regain her life with dignity, pride & self respect.
If you have a friend who needs help, pay their rent for 2 months directly to the landlord, make the friend sign the lease (never put anything in your name), visit them at their own apartment, make them some meals, buy them some groceries, never live with them or 'lend' them money or sign anything for them. Just give them a place to live and food. Tell them its only for 60 days. Then move on and be happy and let your friend take care of their own problems after that.
I read that high heat is required to treat bed bug infestation. I looked it up a couple years ago because I was curious. Tent everything and then heat it.
When the defendant said yes she hid the alcohol bottles, but wasn't an alcoholic...her case went downhill from there. I hope she admits to her problem. Unless she does, she can't be helped.
Blondie looks like she woke up late, grabbed a clip for her wig, put on her granddaughters Barbie lipstick and tossed a few back before she left for court
Plaintiff: "yeah, so the landlord and exterminator found *BED BUGS* ..."😬 Defendant's friend (((scratching herself...)))😬 Judge Marilyn: "YOU'RE SCRATCHING YOURSELF WHY BECAUSE 1...2...3... THERE'LL BE *BEDBUGS* ON ME!!!"😬 Bedbugs be like: 💀💀💀
Soooooo many people with alcoholism suffer from BPD as well. Its alarming. I truly wish this woman strength in life and guidance to live the life every human deserves.
My daughter had a bed bug infestation and she had to throw her kids bedroom furniture away. They literally get deep into the wood and the exterminator couldn’t guarantee they wouldn’t come back unless they threw them away. “Can I see proof?” “I don’t have that”. Why do people come so unprepared?
The plaintiff is exactly right. When bed bugs infest any thing containing cloth or textile is likely to contain the bugs especially a bed. They tend to nest nearby where hosts sleep, easy chair, mattresses, pillows, etc.
It irritates my SPIRIT when litigants sue yet bring ZERO evidence to prove their case.
True. At least have a picture of a damaged bed and furniture's. But nada.
It makes it so easy for the judge to snipe down though. It's like they're handing over their ignorance as it's own exhibit.
lol true
Yes
Yes, just like if you told me a dream catcher works, I would expect you to give me scientific evidence.
How to lose a friend forever:
1. Tell them the truth
2. Loan them money
3. Let them move in with you
Start a business
Date their sibling
#1 is facts. A friend told me to give the truth, I did. And she never talked to me again. A 20yr friendship down the drain over something she asked for and couldn’t take. Smh
I don't know if I agree with number one. You should be honest especially with your best friend, why wouldn't you be able to. If you can't then you just acquaintances. Friendship based on lies isn't friendship. I mean if your doing something that you can't tell someone the truth about then chances are you shouldn't be doing it. 🤷
Play monopoly.
I feel so sad for her. She’s sick and likely suffering from addiction along with her mental health issues. I hope she gets the help or social support she needs.
Well she said she’s getting monthly checks from the government because of her bipolarity. I would assume that’s to cover meds. Alcoholism recovery is free. It’s called AA.
She obviously has friends. She just sucks as a human. Addiction treatment is free. Stop doing it. 😆
@@BloodNote oh wow, you’re so smart! The only reason anyone is ever an addict is because they didn’t know you. “Just don’t be an addict anymore!” That’s why humans have had addiction problems as long as there have been humans, because no one thought of just not doing that.
@@KSakamoto it works! You can't be a addicted if you don't do it to begin with! 🙃🤣🤣
Amen
She's an alcoholic. You can tell from how she looks and talks. The first step of getting help is admitting to it.
True
People can have shaking hands for many reasons but I noticed hers right away. I had a recovered alcoholic tell me that was an effect of alcoholism. So sad, even the judge was concerned for her
Yes, her skin says that tremendously and she can't seem to follow what SHE is saying.
DONT HAVE KIDS
It’s called P.A.W.S. Post acute withdrawal syndrome.
Normally I don't feel bad but for this lady I actually feel bad for her. When I look at her I just see complete sadness. I wish her well and that she ultimately get the help that she needs and deserves 🙏🏾.
I feel the same way. She needs help. :( I hope she finds help and peace.
Sorry to be off topic but does someone know of a method to log back into an instagram account..?
I somehow forgot my password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!
@@briargrey7515 yea u can send in a selfie of yourself. You have to click on don’t know password under login and it should talk you there.
To heal she needs to 1st admit she's got a prob. She won't since she's in denial. She couldn't even admit to the bed bugs or stolen property that are a result of her actions. Her hand also shook a lot drinking the water. She may been in withdraw from a binge drinking event. Which would make her shake, be dehydrated, & be in a foggy state of mind. She was prob had 3. I have empathy for her friend. Whom tried to help her, but got a crappy friendship return.
Unfortunately, she's most likely drinks as a form of self medication for her bipolar disorder. Mental illness is not always an easy thing to treat. In some cases, it might not even be possible.
As a recovered severe alcoholic, I’m telling you right now, that poor blonde lady is definitely a drinker. I think she was sober for the court case but you can tell she drinks daily and probably enough to qualify as drunk. Booze does something to your face and eyes and speech even when temporarily sober.
As a using alcoholic I 100% agree with you. Congratulations on your sobriety!!!! Every day is one step further into your best life.
She's also not doing well from chronic mental illness. I hope she's gotten the help she needs!
She has the shakes, you can tell she is in withdrawal. Hope she gets help and congratulations on your sobriety.
Same here, agree with you, and hope she’s in a better place. I really wish more people recognized symptoms of addiction and realized people in that state need our help and compassion, rather being left to govern their lives when it’s not within their agency and then punished for doing things while inebriated beyond comprehension for the “normal” drinker.
Do you have an email? I kinda wanna talk to you about this if you don’t mind.
You never really know a person until they have to move in with you!
Yes !!!!
HAVE to. That's the issue. It's real expensive being a soft-place-to-land
Annoying and exploitative in most cases. A sad fact on humans.
That is why you should not move in with someone if you have 1 bathroom.
AMEN
The defendant looks like she’s been dealing with a lot.
Yes
Yeah...drugs. I can tell by looking at her. If I’m wrong I’m wrong but...yikes!
She's a drunk
@@mrmc9278 really? Do you know her?
@@emilyvaughan4955 Nope. But I've known enough drunks to know she's one. You can tell by her shaking and mannerisms.
I am surprised and pleased with the restraint Doug Llewellyn showed toward both litigants in the post-trial interviews.
I love how he always keeps his composure interviewing the litigants and isn't afraid to throw a little sass in there! 😄
@@mamaraya8818
Sass! 😆 🤣 😂 😹
That word is one of the best in our lexicon.
I feel sorry for her , she needs help , I hope she gets it
@Lake TitiCaca the one who obviously needs help the Blondie
I agree hope she gets help.
@@KP-ki8ws she,s a mess.
Her friend tried to help her, and she lied and stole from her. Yes, she needs help, but the victim is the plaintiff...where's the accountability? I have compassion for the plaintiff, too!!!
You can't trust people with an addiction, friends or not .
I had someone who I considered a sister come to live with me and that was one of the biggest mistakes of my life. So many things went wrong and she took advantage and had other people coming in the house and either she stole from me or they did and smoked in my house and when I asked her to leave a bunch of stuff went missing and when she came back to get her stuff she broke my husband's car windows. I have never allowed anyone else to stay with us since then and won't allow it again.
Unbelievable
Not surprising. Sadly the ones you know are the ones who screw you over the worst
I couldn’t believe she pleaded guilty to stealing but claims she didn’t do it. Who does that? Especially for that amount of money! Six grand is a lot and more than likely a felony.
Bi polar is a serious issue. Add booze and drugs and it becomes an unmanageable issue and self medicating and doing whatever is needed to get that becomes the MO for most.
The defendant looks extremely worn down and almost at the end of her rope, like a walking illustration of the saying, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." She deserved to lose on the evidence but the judge was right to emphasize that the court case was far from the most important thing that she needed to take care of.
I believe she knew her friend had a problem & allowed her to come stay with her ..
👍🏾
mmmmhmmm
She would come and stay with her before she moved in.
Bed bugs are nasty and ruthless. The defendant on the other hand is a beautiful child of GOD. I pray she is in a better place today. ❤️
I feel so sorry for the defendant. I know she was wrong but she could’ve been in a manic state or there could’ve been some self-medicating going on and I just hope she gets the help that she needs!
People who steal don't have integrity. That's why she did it. No excuses. She is now even lying about it and she is not in a manic state. She does not have integrity.
The best way to get help is to admit that you have a problem first
Yoooo Judge Mathis would’ve asked if she’s a crackhead! The defendant needs rehab so she can try to get better.
Mam are you on drugs? I can hear him now 😄
@@mieshanicole1614 😂😝👊🤣
Thank you for acknowledging that.
She does need rehab so she can better, she isn’t responsible for her disease, BUT, she is responsible for her RECOVERY
@@theodorevalino4661 well put!!!! I think in situations like this the court should offer a rehab program. They surely have enough money to do that. I do feel bad for both ladies. This is a long friendship that’s now gone 😢
Well he prob would have cracked some kind of a joke but watching him for yrs what's cool about him, he would of offered some kind of treatment or rehab help to her.
Many people do not realize the fight that hotels go through with bed bugs. Even the top 5 star hotels are constantly checking for them. There are dogs trained to find bed bugs that the hotels hire to check and clear the rooms.
😲
I hate staying in hotels, soon as i laid in a bed at a hotel 20 minutes into my nap I start itching, threw the covers off and there they were reddish brown under the pillows, I have severe reactions to the pest
As soon as I check into a room, I put the luggage in the bathtub and check all beds, sofa, chair, headboards.
I had bed bugs once n wen they do your apartment they take everything n I mean everything n put on big heated trucks bcoz heat kills them then while apartment is empty they do everything they even remove the sockets where u plug ur things into if not they will b back because they hide in every hole they can find
They are sooooo hard to get rid of. They hide in small cracks in wood. I had to buy all new stuff and burn everything. That was ten years ago and it still gives me chills. My poor nephew was bit every night, it cost me about $1000 to treat and still I had to get rid of all his furniture and buy him new stuff.
@@coffeeaddictexpress5038 I live in the city everything I own clothes n whatever else I have appliances all went in the trucks n the heat kills everything without damaging ur appliances and it's true they hide in cracks wall sockets everywhere they also did the apartments next door below n car above me but man it was a good job
Dayyyyyuuummm! What a mess!
Bedbugs don't discriminate there was a time in NYC they could be found anywhere didn't matter wat race rich or poor, u would buy something in Macy's n it would have bedbugs Lucky where I live the landlord paid for everything every apartment on my floor and all apartments on the floor above n below the heated trucks kill everything without doing damage to anything TV and all other appliances it's been a bought 7 yrs. now n no one has had any issues since then
THIS MADE ME ITCH
The defendant just needs help honestly, she’ll be okay 👍🏿
She looks like she needs Dr. Phil's intervention program.
I hope so
I feel sorry for the defendant. I know a few people with bi-polar disorder who self medicate with either alcohol or weed or both. It's very debilitating, especially if they have depression attached to it. She needs help, and the plaintiff was not equipped to deal with it. I hope she got help and that she's doing better.
i just pray she never goes on Prozac or Nuzac, worst pills on earth
Doug: "Are you trying to help her?"
Friend: "Yes, Sir. That's my reason for living."
I admire the friend's selflessness and at the same time think she is making a huge mistake. The defendant has shown she is not trustworthy and ungrateful of other people's kindness. When you take on other people's problems, they become YOUR problems.
Clearly she has nothing else going on
I think based on her saying its her reason for living could be code that its literally apart of her job. Where she could be her life coach, recovery support specialist or even a case manager. Which they are not obligated to state their profession in public when assisting or attending events for ex court. If their client wishes to be discreet. But are good for support and teaching life skills/ resources to make sure the paperwork after court is handled accordingly on a step by step process. -speaking from a mental health professional myself :)
You sir are correct…truer words have never been said! As much as I feel badly for the defendant, I would be extremely wary of making her “my reason for living”.
And there was not a flicker of gratitude from the defendant when she said that. Guess who the plaintiff in the next case will be?!
I have no respect for selflessness. Helping people is one thing, but like they say on an aeroplane, you affix your own mask first before helping other passengers with their masks. I.e., it is wonder to help others if you can, but don't sacrifice your own interests for the sake of another.
I'm glad the defendant has someone to help her, God Bless Her.
It took 27 years for my ex to get the real help he needed. He was exactly like this lady. He lost everything. Now he has the best help ever. Long road.
Glad he got the help he needed!
Same with my dad. At 55 years old, he finally got the help that he needed
it took me 23 years to realise that my x is the problem, i lost everything due to her in 2005 because the doctor put her on Prozac in 1993, but luckily i stood up again,
NAMI needs to be involved. Just because you have a disability that people can't see doesn't mean its not REAL.
She looks like an addict. I wold never let her move in. Friend or no friend.
That’s n nasty thing to say be careful how you judge people bc your situation can turn around really fast !
I had bedbugs and Thea Papp had a company come out and do the cleaning I was living in bags for months. I had to wash all my clothes and it was horrible long story short no matter all the work they did I had to throw out my beautiful living-room set I was so angry about that and where they came from so don’t know and the building could care less about my furniture I don’t wish that on anyone.
Terrible that something so tiny can cause so much hassle and damage
What a struggle this must have been. The time, expenses, stress and time involved. You have my sympathy. I hope no one would have to deal with this.
It is probably one of the worst experiences ever. Bed bugs are awful !
The defendant looks like she's had a rough life. It's sad. Good luck to her. 🌹
They're the same age, but the defendant looks 20 years older. I have more empathy for the plaintiff. She was showing her friend kindness by letting her stay with her off and on for two months, then letting her move in - even after finding out about the bedbugs! And at the end still just wanted her friend to get well and come back. The defendant, on the other hand, is still in denial about everything.
I am not reading comments until I know who won.
Biggest lie ever...
hahaha
That's funny!😄
Why did your comment make me scroll back up... Lol!
Omg that's so true!!! it's a sickness with me
And then I get upset when I see spoilers
I try my hardest lol
I'm sorry the defendant is an alcoholic. I've seen it before . I really do hope she gets help.
I have been a sucker for friends. It took me years to opt out of a friendship with a woman who stole, cheated and lied to and about others. I realized that I chose them as a friend because they were fun and outrageous and I was not. When I saw them steal and lie about other close friends and was OK with their friends stealing from me I woke up. You have a right to evict people from your life if they do not do things that you are morally against.
The defendant looks 20 yrs older than the plaintiff. There’s so much more to her story.
There’s not much more. She’s an alcoholic.
JM be saying things I know damn well she wouldn’t do. I highly doubt she’d keep furniture that used to contain bedbugs
True. And exterminators do recommend you throw away everything that has/had bedbugs on it. My daughter dealt with a terrible infestation at a rental she lived in. They burrow into the wood and mattress. So gross. I wouldn’t keep it and you’re right JM wouldn’t either.
I don’t care if I was dead broke! I am not keeping bed bug stuff lol I will sleep and sit on the floor first.
Why would you take your bedbug infested laundry to a laundromat and spread that around to be somebody else’s problem????
If the items are washed in very hot water, it kills the bugs and eggs, so they shouldn't spread to the next user of the machine. Usually commercial machines can get hotter than residential ones since they're made for heavier use.
If you put it in the dryer on the HOT cycle after washing it, it will kill the live bedbugs and even the eggs.
The blonde is a mess! She sounds like she is drunk in court.
She definitely is drunk in court!
Her accent suggests she’s from Michigan.
@@PoodleHead2005 Michigan?! Ugh!! OH-IO!! Go Bucks!! hehehe!!!
@@PoodleHead2005 I am from Michigan, mate. We are doing just fine over here!
@@michaelshields7777 you can have backwards Ohio. Glad I LEFT.
This looks like an SNL skit with Tina Fey as the plaintiff and Amy Poehler as the defendant! 🤦🏻♀️
Yep I can see that 😂
😁😁😁
Maya Rudolph as the Judge
I need those glasses! Judge Milian is so stylish!
Watching this episode was hard: my best friend from 4th grade got into drugs. She's "not there" anymore. She thoroughly filled a clothes washer, then pushed it down and put more laundry in. It was so jammed in, that when we went back later, the soap was still on the top, so she shook it off and put the laundry in the dryer.... In the community* laundry room!
I miss you, Denise! 💙
A good deed never goes unpunished
The defendant needs to check herself into some rehab.
INpatient rehab can be a powerful weapon in fighting cravings and delaying the progress of the disease. You are CUT OFF from booze and drugs during your stay, if the rehab properly enforces intended policy. They will help you if you have severe cravings and mental health issues. If you need to, a ride will be given to the ER, again, even if you have no insurance or money, if it comes t it, the hospital WILL help you out, even if it is not ideal. You stay long term it can last MONTHS. At LEAST you get a chance to sober up and then YOU decide. You want to jump right back into substances after you leave. Your choice! Or do you FINALLY want a better life?
and if you have no insurance and no money, there are places that are certified who will take you in as well. They are not the elite, but if you make the most of it, you can find shelter there. If you have no money at all, there are STILL resources to help you out!
having no money or health insurance is a problem, but they are not just going to let you die. We are beyond that as a society.
My friend lived in his home for a year before I spent the night on his couch. I woke up swollen and bruised from his bed bugs. He had never been bitten whereas I had been covered and apparently allergic. It's possible, to be fair.
Probably had been bitten just doesn’t react to the bites
Yep, you are absolutely right. During an especially rough time my husband and I were homeless and took shelter in a super cheap "flop house" type "hotel". Well, omg it never occurred to me that bedbugs would be a thing to worry about...but the next morning I woke up looking like Quasimodo, my face was swollen and misshapen, I had lumps on me and was itching like crazy. My husband had no indications of having been bitten. So yeah, some people just don't have any reaction and some of us have a severe one. I tend to have the same reaction to any sort of insect bites.
Needless to say we got TFO of there immediately, washed everything etc. Happy ending, that was a long time ago and all is well, safe and happy now.
Actually, though, I think I would RATHER be a person with a reaction to those things because the thought of living with something like that and not knowing is just WAY too creepy!!
I stayed at friends house overnight and out of town after a late concert and woke up with welts on my legs because his cat's had fleas. At least I think they were fleas???
I feel so sorry for the defendant after everything. She just looks so sick, sad and defeated and I hope she gets the help that she needs to get better. 😔
LOL at the dark haired woman in the audience to the left of the Blond Defendant who keeps nodding off and almost falling asleep. She shouldn’t have sat in the front row if she knew she was that tired and sleepy. Towards the end she is barely hanging on. 😂😂😂
When you have bottles lying all over the place ,your an alcoholic.
that was my first thought too. i've seen alcoholics hide fifths of vodka in the dishwasher, the laundry room, the garage. then they always say they don't drink much. grrrrrl you got dishwasher vodka. 🙄
Actually judge, the bedbug presence is not always known. Not everyone gets bites, even if the bug bites you depending on your body’s chemistry you may have a reaction (the bites and rashes) or you may not have a reaction.( no bites) they are good at hiding and they only come out when they’re body tells them that your asleep. They actually start off being invisible and then they get their brownish reddish color from your blood.They usually hide in the walls , baseboards and under your mattress. So yeah unless you have bites, or your randomly checking your mattress it is very possible you don’t know. Not saying this is the case but just some facts.
And they usually don't feast on people with alcohol in there system
The minute the judge tried to talk to her about her drinking and she says “I don’t drink heavily” was the minute I lost empathy for her. She isn’t even close to being able to recover if she doesn’t admit there’s a problem. There’s a reason that every 12 step program or any type of recovery program has the 1st step being “admit you have a problem”. Rehab, counseling, treatment will not work if you do not think you have an issue to resolve to begin with
Am I crazy or did your honor really suggest keeping furniture from a room found with bed bugs. I dunno if that's reasonable. Nope, on second thought that's effin insane.
Actually getting rid of furniture that has bedbugs is “Effin insane” that’s a good way to spread them. Also if you heat treat (like you actually should for bedbugs) you wouldn’t have to get rid of anything.
@@ashleymiller2151 you're gonna have to walk me through how disposing of furniture spreads bed bugs.
@@allbullaside7778 one bedbugs travel fast. Two if someone for whatever reason takes your furniture obviously they would in return get the bedbugs. People take furniture out of the trash all the time. Nasty but it still happens. A single pregnant bedbug could get off of whatever you through away and get stuck to someone’s shoe. They take it home she has her babies.
THE JUDGE MIND ME SAYING IS SO ATTRACTIVE & THE WAY SHE DEALS WITH THE CASES IS MAGNIFICENT LOVE HER TO BITS LOVELY PERSONA AND LOOKS GREAT ⚘👍
LOL at Doug saying “100 years ago...” hahaha
Defendant reminds me of my alcoholic mom…. Really sad. I hope she gets help
Bed bug bed covers work great and are cost effective.
Last case. I WOULDN'T let no one move in with me. SHE'LL bring in Bed 🛏 bugs and the dog 🐕 will bring in Fleas.🤣😂
I agree with you 💯 %. You can't trust people to even stay with you for a couple of weeks. Bugs are too easy to get but too hard to get rid of ! I don't want no kind of bugs. 🪳roaches, 🪲bedbugs, 🪲spiders🕷, fleas🦟, or 🐜ants neither. And not even flies, gnats, mosquitoes 🪰🦟🦗and no 🐁rats or 🦎lizards.
@@gennyzelis2303 you forgot those ugly little silverfish. Uugghh I do not like those. Some of these things are helpful in their own way, but I just don't wanna see em helping lol. Just stay in your little cracks and come out when I'm sleep.
ShonnaBhadd OMG yes I did forgot those ! And snails 🐌 and I sure did not want to even think about 🐍🐉the reptiles ! And i know they all have their role in the eco
system but I'm like you- I don't want to see it!! Now I can handle the other reptiles 🐸🐢🐊🦎
@@gennyzelis2303 oh lawd! I forgot about the random snails. I'm dealing with a few ladybugs as we speak!! They're supposed to symbolize good luck and it's supposed to be bad luck if you kill them, but if you've ever seen ladybug larvae...uugghh!! The babies are nowhere near as cute!
Last case?? There was more than one case??
I hope the defendant gets the help she needs...
One bedroom studio? Those are 2 different things.
I feel very bad for the Defendent, but her denials and her refusals to accept her issues us very telling. I hope she gets the help she desperately needs...
the defendant sounds slurred and still in denial even in court. I hope she acknowledges her problem, gets help for it, and stays clean.
"Yeah, but that doesn't mean I did it!": Actually, it kind of does, hun.
Actually it kind of doesn’t, that’s the unfortunate reality of our legal system. People are told “plead guilty and go home now with a fine, or fight it, sit in jail, pay way more than the fine, and go to jail for years if you lose.” I know you think you’d fight it on principle, but you’d be in the minority there.
@@KSakamoto You make a good point and I understand what you're saying. But in the eyes of the law, she did it...like she admitted to in court for that case. She can't unring that bell now.
@@KSakamoto this is so true I know from experience
Judge Malian is correct in address the lady...about her drinking problem! Best of luck to all!! :)
There are 3 things you going to absolutely know you have Bed bugs, mice and roaches
Yea it sucks when someone brings them too you.
and sadly, too often, alcoholics. Once they move in with you and you notice the behavior, it truly becomes a nightmare. Especially when they slam the door on you and continue to drink.
Demand to spend at least an hour in any apartment, condo, room or whatever you are moving into before you sign anything.The varmints will show up if you keep looking
Actually no. Bed bugs can be hard to spot because they are small, good at hiding and are only active at night. And some parts of the population don’t even react to the bites. So unless the infestation is so large the bugs have to come out of hiding, it’s possible to live with bed bugs without knowing it.
Thanks Judge Malian for the shout out to public defenders! We ROCK!
She sounds exactly like my ex husband. Bi polar, alcoholic, divorced. And always in denial of everything.
Sad, sad, sad..
Be sure not to repeat yourself.
What was this case about? I couldn’t focus on anything other than the defendants hair and her drunkenly rambling on and on.
We are on the same page Kate🤣
Yeah she’s all over the place. But it might not be drunken rambling.
It could be mental issues and nervousness.
She definitely has some issues.
I’m sorry this was hard to watch and I think it would’ve been better for the plaintiff to sue her former friend privately. She’s already facing criminal charges. If you didn’t want to wait for restitution and filed a separate civil suit, then sue privately. Don’t embarrass her like this on TV... especially when you don’t even bother to bring evidence to prove your case! This felt like kicking someone while they’re already laid out on the ground.
True. It's a sad case
They both have to agree to being on the show. The litigant probably agreed bc the show pays the awarded damages to the “winner” so it was one more thing off her plate that she knew she’d have had to pay for eventually
She probably WAS suing her in local court (which also isn’t private) and then they both agreed to come on tv
A friendship that started 100 years ago. Doug never fails!!!😂😂
You can't say you want her to get the help she needs but turn around and sue her. That'll just make it worse.
She is not her savior
Aww God bless that one girl’s Friend.. she might be an enabler but God bless her for trying!!!
Aw the defendants friend seems so sweet. “Yes sir, that is my reason for living.”
And sadly, she is just the next person in line for this person to use.
I'm sure there have been many before and will be many after.
The woman suing her tried to help her.
There is no helping those in denial
@@UnscrupulousAgitator💯the next victim
$1,300 for a mattress--no receipt, $550 for laundry--no receipt and what a nasty, nasty thing to do. And no pictures.
Talk about kicking someone when they're down. 😮😮😮
I feel really bad for her, she seems like a pretty good lady just going through some stuff
Alcoholism sometimes is more of a symptom than an illness in some people. If she’s not getting proper help for her mental health then of course she’s going to look for ways to self medicate. I hope she’s doing better ❤️
If she takes bipolar medication not suppose to drink alcohol period.
Bedbugs are a serious problem.i knew a chic who got them in her house.she didn't tell her landlord either.then she got upset and stopped talking to me because i would not go in her house.
The moment I heard bed bugs , I started scratching too !!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 and never ever try and help by housing a drunkard or crackhead in your home . People like the defendant will steal , hide bottles all over and they are unhygienic and live like pigs . Saw this happen to a close colleague of mine , who dated someone like the defendant , thinking he could change her . Came to a point where he couldn’t even leave his wallet on the table to go in to shower . He would find money ….even the coins missing . We would find hidden bottles stuffed in the couch . The cleaning lady found 4 whisky bottles on the top shelf of his 5 year old’s room . She even sold her engagement ring to get money for alcohol . And lied to him that she lost it . Thank god she dumped her . People like that will never change .
Oh, many do. AA is proof of that. You can't believe the relief they feel when they finally stop the alcohol and drugs. I've seen amazing changes in people.
Yikes!! Bed bugs are the worst thing you could ever go through as far as infestation goes
Lying, stealing and cheating are NOT "habits".
They are TRAITS!
@14705mb6 Well-said !!
Yes, and a clear indication of no ethics.
My father is an alcoholic who is currently in a rehab mental institution so I really really empathize with the defendant. I will be praying for her strength. Alcoholism is a real thing and it’s not easy and most people don’t understand unless you’ve witnessed it firsthand
The defendant seems like a nice lady just struggling with alcohol.
I like potatoes
A bed bug once bit my rear end couldnt sit comfortably for a week
She found out her friend had demons she did not know about !
$550 worth of quarters 🧐😂😂 come on lady. “It’s quarter’s “
The defendant is most definitely an alcoholic. At her age if she continues to do what she’s doing she will end up in an early grave. I hope she gets the help she deserves and can regain her life with dignity, pride & self respect.
What a sweet friend
“ That’s my reason for living”
Helping her friend .
If you have a friend who needs help, pay their rent for 2 months directly to the landlord, make the friend sign the lease (never put anything in your name), visit them at their own apartment, make them some meals, buy them some groceries, never live with them or 'lend' them money or sign anything for them. Just give them a place to live and food. Tell them its only for 60 days. Then move on and be happy and let your friend take care of their own problems after that.
Judge Marilyn: "we need to talk about your drinking..."
Defendant: "i don't drink..." 🍷🍷🍷
Also Defendant: ((( *NERVOUSLY GULPS DOWN WATER GLASS* )))
Why do people come to court unprepared??? 🙄 YOU filed the case so why not have all your 🦆🦆🦆 in a row before you appear?????
It’s becoming the norm. SMH
Doug: "so u guys been friends for *100 YEARS...*"
Plaintiff: 💀💀💀
That defendant needs help. Her hand is trembling
I read that high heat is required to treat bed bug infestation. I looked it up a couple years ago because I was curious. Tent everything and then heat it.
When the defendant said yes she hid the alcohol bottles, but wasn't an alcoholic...her case went downhill from there. I hope she admits to her problem. Unless she does, she can't be helped.
If somebody brought bed bugs to my house, i wouldn't be pleasant either! Just nasty
Blondie looks like she woke up late, grabbed a clip for her wig, put on her granddaughters Barbie lipstick and tossed a few back before she left for court
What's a one bedroom studio apartment? It either has a bedroom or it's a studio!
That was my thought too!
The defendant looks like Kim from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
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😂
Plaintiff: "yeah, so the landlord and exterminator found *BED BUGS* ..."😬
Defendant's friend (((scratching herself...)))😬
Judge Marilyn: "YOU'RE SCRATCHING YOURSELF WHY BECAUSE 1...2...3... THERE'LL BE *BEDBUGS* ON ME!!!"😬
Bedbugs be like: 💀💀💀
Happy Tuesday
Soooooo many people with alcoholism suffer from BPD as well. Its alarming. I truly wish this woman strength in life and guidance to live the life every human deserves.
If you're a drunk like me you have your own place. No need to hide it
My daughter had a bed bug infestation and she had to throw her kids bedroom furniture away. They literally get deep into the wood and the exterminator couldn’t guarantee they wouldn’t come back unless they threw them away.
“Can I see proof?” “I don’t have that”. Why do people come so unprepared?
You are not suppose to keep the furniture after bed bugs even if treated.... She's drunk now!!
The plaintiff is exactly right. When bed bugs infest any thing containing cloth or textile is likely to contain the bugs especially a bed. They tend to nest nearby where hosts sleep, easy chair, mattresses, pillows, etc.