Judge's favoritism was obvious from the very beginning! The defendant even had to remind the judge that she needs to give a background of how she knew the plaintiff.
well the way she told him was not wise , she was tellin him how to do his show and luckily for her he was nice about it and let her continue because at first she was gonna try to give her side of the story first and the judge had to stop her and tell her the plaintiffs go first so then she played it off by switching up the conversation and personally i dont like how she tried to be controlling and did that but i think she lost because she was simply wrong not to pay the man for his labor and the judge got it right .
I feel that when the plaintiff gave a great opening speech it won the judge over that the defendant had little chance of ever winning. JM is so unfair at times smh.
The plaintiff stroked Judge Mathis ego so hard within the first 2 minutes the plaintiff should have just walked out...she had Zero chances of winning... "I'm a give you his number..." The Case was Over.
@@arvelynlewis That’s crazy! He was sold by their story and totally ignored yours. SMH. Beautiful spirit done wrong, yet again. Keep your head up Ms. Lewis!
A lot of butt kissing will get you a home run. He surely stroked JM overflated ego with his ready made speech. The defendant had no chance of defending herself at all. He just needs to retire already.
Plus flat out lying to jm bout how prisoners lives are being changed by watching him. Nobody's life is being changed jm by watching you only. These ratchet azz people that come on here are what might cause folks to think twice bout sumthin.
They need to stop allowing either party to give all this personal background to the judge before the case is heard, because his objectivity went out of the door after that redemption story. He struggled to remain unbiased after that.
that defendant was just as much a boasting church lady as the plaintiffs were , talkin bout her PRAYER CLOSET . give me a break . she was tryin to make it sound like she is some kind of super spiritual prayer warrior when in reality she just didnt want to pay the man for his labor .
Right cause anybody doing a background check on him would probably bring their shotgun out. Only a state who doesn't care bout kids would consider felons as foster parents. I don't care how many lying preachers show up to claim how wonderful he is.
I believe the defendant. He gave her a low price because he knew he didn’t know what he was doing. I believe he left work unfinished and that’s why she didn’t pay. He went out of his way to leave a message on her Facebook and put a lien on her home out of anger and spite. He could have sold the debt to a collection agency just as easily as he went to court. I rarely disagree with JM but he was very biased and I have so much respect for the defendant and how poised she was. Also how was he able to put a lien on her house without going to court first?
Why would he not know what he was doing. This is his second job with her which appears to be after a successful first job that was probably more challenging. She came with evidence and she won her judgement accordingly. At best he merely completed the work and damaged other things. I don’t understand how she wasn’t on time for the walk through. She lost credibility for not being prepared to show estimates but expect to be compensated. 🤦🏽♂️
@@esils exactly! She even said AND wrote that the job he did was good and that she was satisfied. She just said that she thinks the small holes in the screens were from a power wash...That's why she said she didn't pay. It's typical to put a Lean on when you don't get payed for a job and there's no communication.
He called her petty, but he’s the one who took three days to go put a lien on this woman’s home?? Pray Ms Lewis is blessed for this drama she went through.
Because JM is simp and fell for a convict’s sad story that he related to, he didn’t even bother doing the math. He just wanted to f*ck her over and get her outta there.
If people think JM shows favorite of people with similar backgrounds as his, just imagine how bad it is in criminal courts facing jail time when the judge favors the DA before you even walk into court....smh
That’s a great point! Judge was so biased. To turn and ask the plaintiff how much something costs (making him the judge) wasn’t right. It’s scary to imagine how ridiculously unfair judges can be. I mean you’re right.. this is why lower class/minority citizens have a tough time with the justice system. Judges can’t put themselves in their shoes. Sheesh!
This was a bogus ruling and Mathis needs to get off the bench! He didn’t care if she had a mountain of evidence he was going to make sure that plaintiff got their money!
@@arvelynlewis there are a lot of people backing you in the comments on this. Sorry everything went the way that it did. Nice to see that you both still spoke so respectfully at the end though.
JM blew it on this one. He did some shotty work and bailed. He also received a deposit of 600 so how was he awarded 12. He is definitely not going to give real estimates in court. Travesty.
JM is so controversial, contradicting, and out right rude. The plaintiff did harass her online, through her friends and additional ways. Whew JM has had his own house done before.
Well isnt that what prison is intended for? They are supposed to be rehabilitation facilities. Its not talked about as much as the latter but many people go to prison and change their lives to come out and be productive robots, i mean citizens in society.
He said that he was still a degenerate even AFTER prison. He said he didn’t change until he got with a woman with her own shit going on who was desperate enough to take this bum under her wing and introduce him into church and a new racket for them to rake in money which is the foster system.
I believe the defendant, she showed a lot of class during the case, he started stuttering when the judge was asking him questions at the end, ppl can say they changed and tell a good believable story but unless you truly know that person personally, you can’t just say “awww, you sound like a great person imma give you my friends info” NOOO
The plaintiff didn’t even know what was really going on with the hose this was pure favoritism. Like the plaintiff said he watches the show all the time he knows exactly how to win over judge Mathis
He’s not any more of a “convict” than the judge himself is. If he has truly turned his life around, then he shouldn’t be defined by his past. Now I do agree that JM was obviously biased, but that’s on him, not the plaintiff.
Judge Mathis was undoubtedly biased in this case because the plaintiff commented on the defendant's Facebook page regarding a personal matter even though the two were not Facebook friends. This is clearly harassment.
Ive read all the comments and one thing I do understand about court is no matter what the evidenced, the judge can choose whatever he wants to. That's why they say "this is my courtroom and I can do what I want", they can and they do. YOu can appeal the judge's decision but WHILE your appealing the judgment that was made the Original Judgment Stands. Being in the courtroom with no opinion and no bias is a hell of a place to be, and detailed thought process to have.
What professional takes a down Payment on a $1200 job. I've never done it and have NEVER had a problem getting paid. You have to be a pro mechanic in people's home: courteous, punctual, clean and professional explaining everything you want to accomplish to the customers satisfaction.
@@TiaEggleston3 In my opinion, I think that is extreme. Why not just bring her to court before putting a lien on her home? His right to do, but odd for someone who seems to know the defendant outside of business. And at the end of the case, he showed that it was more out of a quick reaction than a well thought out plan.
Give him compliments, have a background similar to his and you pretty much win your case. People blow his horn as much as he blows his own. He was actually dejected that this woman was counter suing. How dare she counter sue the man he brought so much praise on.
I believe him.... he has been honest in wanting to help her out the gate. All the work he did cost way more than $1200. And he was honest about a roll of screen and hose for the sink.
It’s crazy how it’s so many beautiful successful older women single and only have cats or dogs. A man can be broke, go to prison still find a mate in the end.
Mathis know aint no $100 for no dahm screens! Plus he talking about $5 for the hose A licensed person aint charging that! Come on. Seems like she was communicating with him and he didnt want to acknowledge his sloppy job.
I like the judge and his story is inspirational but at times his story and "judge splaining" gets kind of long winded and boring, just get to the case already...
Ok first let me say almost anytime the defendant counter sues for the same amount that's a red flag for me... ...BUT everything that happened before the defendant got to even speak was gut wrenching. He finally addresses her with "😏so why'd you get kicked out of church?" 💀💀💀
Ok now that I've about reached the end I can conclude that the defendant is being exponentially pettier than the plaintiff. The end ruling was pretty good🤷🏿♂️
That man's mannerisms was pure telling fibs but the Judge fell in love with him from the start. I believed her. Unfair judgement but she should've brought in the estimates. That was odd of her.
Judge's favoritism was obvious from the very beginning! The defendant even had to remind the judge that she needs to give a background of how she knew the plaintiff.
Glad somebody said it
That’s his MO in every case and it was actually nice that it was towards a man for once but yes absolute favoritism
well the way she told him was not wise , she was tellin him how to do his show and luckily for her he was nice about it and let her continue because at first she was gonna try to give her side of the story first and the judge had to stop her and tell her the plaintiffs go first so then she played it off by switching up the conversation and personally i dont like how she tried to be controlling and did that but i think she lost because she was simply wrong not to pay the man for his labor and the judge got it right .
@@marleonetti7 o
Every judge is
I feel that when the plaintiff gave a great opening speech it won the judge over that the defendant had little chance of ever winning. JM is so unfair at times smh.
He can be a prick sometimes. Not a fan of his.
Agree
I agreed, after the initial conversation about being in jail and all, the case was done. The defendant didn’t even stand a chance
It did because JM sees himself in these men. I’ve never done drugs or sold them or been to jail. Can’t relate 🤷🏾♂️
Seems it was fair to me, she didn’t have the estimates for the 2 repairs and had discrepancies in the evidence she submitted.
Let’s get into how beautiful the defendant is❤❤
Extremely beautiful.
Gorgeous
Yes very Beautiful
Yes she looks beautiful and that color looks so nice on her ❤️
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Defendant is classy
She is definitely a high-level class act. I aspire to reach this level one day. So sorry it went this way for her.
@@Raven_Michelle01 glowing!! she looks too good
She’s a beautiful woman(in and out) I can see her confidence from her first interaction
The plaintiff stroked Judge Mathis ego so hard within the first 2 minutes the plaintiff should have just walked out...she had Zero chances of winning...
"I'm a give you his number..." The Case was Over.
@@arvelynlewis That’s crazy! He was sold by their story and totally ignored yours. SMH. Beautiful spirit done wrong, yet again. Keep your head up Ms. Lewis!
Yes he buttered up them biscuits for sure
lmmfao
I knew from the jump Mathis was loving the plantiff
I always cringe when people open up giving JM compliments lol
At this point might as well walk in with a straw small or a large depending on how much sucking up they want to do
Me too. He eat it up. Talking its not ego. I can't tell if its not bc he loves tooting his own horn as well🤣
Same and it went on longer than usual. They manipulated their way to winning.
Same here. Keep it neutral. State the facts and get going!😒
Immediately with the d*ck eating to win him over like bro just get to the mf lawsuit. Fake af
The judge is just trying to find reasons to make the plaintiff win. How did he get 1200 when she paid 600 already?
This case sucked.
Thank you
You treated this woman very unfairly just because you and the bald man have a criminal history in common & you like him. Very distasteful.
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😂🤣😂😂😂👉🏾👉🏾👉🏾
You krazy🤣😂😅😂😂
Damn yes he came of that way🤣🤣🤣🤣
She didn't prove her case
Always bring estimates and invoices to court.
A lot of butt kissing will get you a home run. He surely stroked JM overflated ego with his ready made speech. The defendant had no chance of defending herself at all. He just needs to retire already.
Plus flat out lying to jm bout how prisoners lives are being changed by watching him. Nobody's life is being changed jm by watching you only. These ratchet azz people that come on here are what might cause folks to think twice bout sumthin.
They need to stop allowing either party to give all this personal background to the judge before the case is heard, because his objectivity went out of the door after that redemption story. He struggled to remain unbiased after that.
Well said 👏
Too much info indeed i do wonder bout it too at times
ℹ absolutely agree . I hate that he does this it’s extremely biased !
He is the only tv judge that does that. Your background has nothing to do with the case.
Mathis was already biased once the plaintiff spoke about foster kids.
The wife said they weren’t fostering at the moment but he lied and said they were.
@@AiriquahCharron no he said they just adopted the kids they were fostering the last 4yra
That and religion
that defendant was just as much a boasting church lady as the plaintiffs were , talkin bout her PRAYER CLOSET . give me a break . she was tryin to make it sound like she is some kind of super spiritual prayer warrior when in reality she just didnt want to pay the man for his labor .
@@marleonetti7 he did a crappy job tho
Fostering children: I know the tax incentive is a lot.. the money is more motivation.
I think the plaintiff was lying. Him fostering kids doesn't make him a good person. Some people do it just for the money
Exactly 💯 💯 💯!! !
Agreed
That part!!
Yep. Knew a “pastor” that was a foster parent and let’s just say, he was a predator.
Right cause anybody doing a background check on him would probably bring their shotgun out. Only a state who doesn't care bout kids would consider felons as foster parents. I don't care how many lying preachers show up to claim how wonderful he is.
The judge can be very bias at times, and either he doesn't care to hide that fact when presiding over a case or he doesn't care!
To me, it seems like he’s just there to fulfill his contract with the network nowadays. Like he’s been over it for a while now.
There's a bigger picture that most don't see..
@@chriswilliams4088 oh please! Not only is he bias but he is self-centered and egotistical.
@@Jussme-l3d please elaborate
@@chriswilliams4088 which is?
I believe the defendant. He gave her a low price because he knew he didn’t know what he was doing. I believe he left work unfinished and that’s why she didn’t pay. He went out of his way to leave a message on her Facebook and put a lien on her home out of anger and spite. He could have sold the debt to a collection agency just as easily as he went to court. I rarely disagree with JM but he was very biased and I have so much respect for the defendant and how poised she was. Also how was he able to put a lien on her house without going to court first?
And he refused to fix the errors then ran to put a line on her house...he shady grady
Why would he not know what he was doing. This is his second job with her which appears to be after a successful first job that was probably more challenging. She came with evidence and she won her judgement accordingly. At best he merely completed the work and damaged other things. I don’t understand how she wasn’t on time for the walk through. She lost credibility for not being prepared to show estimates but expect to be compensated. 🤦🏽♂️
@@esils exactly! She even said AND wrote that the job he did was good and that she was satisfied. She just said that she thinks the small holes in the screens were from a power wash...That's why she said she didn't pay. It's typical to put a Lean on when you don't get payed for a job and there's no communication.
@@danielduwaldtthere was communication… he just choose to ignore them. Him and his wife are trash.
He called her petty, but he’s the one who took three days to go put a lien on this woman’s home?? Pray Ms Lewis is blessed for this drama she went through.
Sounds like the plaintiffs partner knows the game on how to get access to govt funding and she just needed a partner in crime.
Dang.
EXACTLY
Yeah I caught that too. She was quick to correct him after stating they are fostering kids.
Dang i thought this
I thought it was $1200 total and she put $600 down so why is he getting $1200???!
Exactly
Remember the show pays for the payouts
Because JM is simp and fell for a convict’s sad story that he related to, he didn’t even bother doing the math. He just wanted to f*ck her over and get her outta there.
If people think JM shows favorite of people with similar backgrounds as his, just imagine how bad it is in criminal courts facing jail time when the judge favors the DA before you even walk into court....smh
That’s a great point! Judge was so biased. To turn and ask the plaintiff how much something costs (making him the judge) wasn’t right.
It’s scary to imagine how ridiculously unfair judges can be. I mean you’re right.. this is why lower class/minority citizens have a tough time with the justice system. Judges can’t put themselves in their shoes. Sheesh!
Ding ding ding! Where's my bell at? 🛎
'Cause the DA's word is seen as inherently trustworthy and reliable. A sad reality
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The reality of oppression! I couldn’t finish watching this episode because of how bogus it was going.
Facts!!!
This was a bogus ruling and Mathis needs to get off the bench! He didn’t care if she had a mountain of evidence he was going to make sure that plaintiff got their money!
@@arvelynlewis Dang that's messed up. Sorry it went this way for u
@@arvelynlewis there are a lot of people backing you in the comments on this. Sorry everything went the way that it did. Nice to see that you both still spoke so respectfully at the end though.
@@arvelynlewis
No
After the verdict -- so NICE to see people conduct themselves respectfully/cordially. Grown folk
JM is so biased against the defendant and it's awful!
The testimony in the beginning got to him
A roll of screen is not $30, he is lying. This foster care and home repair business is his new hostle.
The defendant had no chance out the gate!!! Bias Bias Bias JM..
Lol none
JM blew it on this one. He did some shotty work and bailed. He also received a deposit of 600 so how was he awarded 12. He is definitely not going to give real estimates in court. Travesty.
the testimonies are beautiful now moving right along
JM is so controversial, contradicting, and out right rude. The plaintiff did harass her online, through her friends and additional ways. Whew JM has had his own house done before.
I’m glad the case ended on a note of love and best wishes
defendant look like she was cold back in her younger days if she looks that good now lol👀
She is still cold!!!!!☺️
Yeah, she's sexy. This is what I aspire to be, lol.
What u mean back in the days she’s cold now
@@alphonsocarter6774 i said that….
Why does it take prison to set people right
Well isnt that what prison is intended for? They are supposed to be rehabilitation facilities. Its not talked about as much as the latter but many people go to prison and change their lives to come out and be productive robots, i mean citizens in society.
He said that he was still a degenerate even AFTER prison. He said he didn’t change until he got with a woman with her own shit going on who was desperate enough to take this bum under her wing and introduce him into church and a new racket for them to rake in money which is the foster system.
This judge is ridiculous.
Clearly Mathis was Bias toward the Plaintiffs..as Soon as Anyone Start Stroking his ego He makes up his Mind Right then Smh #StepDownSitDown
Biases shouldn't be part of a case. I don't care where you've been in the pass. This was so blatant.
The plaintiff was wrong to put a lien on her home about $1200 😒
He told her he didn’t think the repairs were that expensive…. So how the hell did he come up with1200 from the gate and he not certified
I believe the defendant, she showed a lot of class during the case, he started stuttering when the judge was asking him questions at the end, ppl can say they changed and tell a good believable story but unless you truly know that person personally, you can’t just say “awww, you sound like a great person imma give you my friends info” NOOO
Plaintiff seems shady asf
absolutely
How is it not harassment to tell Facebook you’re putting a lein on my house? There are legal debt collection methods and that’s not one of them
Why do ppl accuse ppl of harassment when they ask for repayment?🤔😂
Because why u bugging me about something you know I ain't paying!!!!!Like Sheesh🤣🤣🤣
The plaintiff didn’t even know what was really going on with the hose this was pure favoritism. Like the plaintiff said he watches the show all the time he knows exactly how to win over judge Mathis
I knew how this was going to go from the start. Mathis did everything he could to get this convict his money.
He’s not any more of a “convict” than the judge himself is. If he has truly turned his life around, then he shouldn’t be defined by his past. Now I do agree that JM was obviously biased, but that’s on him, not the plaintiff.
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I knew it too. He so predictable
Got damn☠️☠️
That defendant is one fine older woman! 😂 😂 😂!!!
Mrs. Lewis carries herself so well. 😍.
I like the judge but I think he was biased on this one. The lady had a legitimate counter claim.
And hella evidence. JM still didn’t care
JM YOU WRONG WITH THIS ONE
Not about the case but the defendant is one fine grown woman ...... I hope I look like that when I'm a little more grown!
Judge Mathis was undoubtedly biased in this case because the plaintiff commented on the defendant's Facebook page regarding a personal matter even though the two were not Facebook friends. This is clearly harassment.
I need a prayer closet....been doing it all wrong for 31 years lord
🤨 he really saying $100 he’s just throwing numbers out… $5 for a hose? These are HIS prices and she’s not hiring him again 😂
Judge didn't question it or anything lol
Smh
She had evidence of a rusted out, cut hose and the plaintiff said it would cost $5 to fix. That’s a joke. I wish she would’ve brought estimates.
Ive read all the comments and one thing I do understand about court is no matter what the evidenced, the judge can choose whatever he wants to. That's why they say "this is my courtroom and I can do what I want", they can and they do. YOu can appeal the judge's decision but WHILE your appealing the judgment that was made the Original Judgment Stands. Being in the courtroom with no opinion and no bias is a hell of a place to be, and detailed thought process to have.
Judge Mathis sounding and looking JUST like my mom's momma when talking about "God's Work" with the head shake yet full of HELL! 😭
Just remember folks have a excellent story to tell the judge when you go to court 😁😊😁😁😁😁😁😁
TYPICAL MATHIS: was I on TV when you were in prison?
Meaning: ITS BECAUSE OF ME 😂
$1200 how when you said she already gave $600
The defendant is beautiful
Yes she is
What professional takes a down Payment on a $1200 job. I've never done it and have NEVER had a problem getting paid. You have to be a pro mechanic in people's home: courteous, punctual, clean and professional explaining everything you want to accomplish to the customers satisfaction.
I read the comments and automatically knew I couldn’t watch this episode. JM being JM! SMH
Did the plaintiff say he put a lien on the defendant's home?? Wow.
Yup like a mechanic's lien I'm studying real estate and they can do that if you don't pay the people doing the work in your home
He would've sued me for pain and suffering because I would've came and seen him about that!!!!
What does that mean exactly? Does it mean she cannot sell her home until she pays him??? Put a lien on someone's home for $1200 is wild.
@@kerrywhite5253 yup unless the outstanding amount is settled which is probably why they went to court. Liens are public record and not a good look
@@TiaEggleston3 In my opinion, I think that is extreme. Why not just bring her to court before putting a lien on her home? His right to do, but odd for someone who seems to know the defendant outside of business. And at the end of the case, he showed that it was more out of a quick reaction than a well thought out plan.
The plaintiffs excessive eye blinking tells me he’s not reformed.
😂
He's a hypocrite. He can fool some of the people, some of the time, but God will reveal his true character.
Plaintiff is a trip. A whole trip.
Well done to the brother for turning his life around 🙏🏾
I thought judges weren’t supposed to be bias.
Lmao. Welcome to America
Think again
It's a good thing that Ms Lewis didn't answer her door.
"we're not Facebook friends" 😂😂😂
Just Mathis might as well be playing with the plaintiffs hair lmao
NOW STOP?! 🤣💦😭😅
The plaintiff had no business writing on her page ! That was clear defamation.
JM is very biased at times.
Defendant is fineeeee
Going forward hire certified skilled carpenters
Give him compliments, have a background similar to his and you pretty much win your case. People blow his horn as much as he blows his own. He was actually dejected that this woman was counter suing. How dare she counter sue the man he brought so much praise on.
FACTS
I like JM but I'm recognizing some biases.
The defendant is beautiful but dramatic 😏
JM changing lives!!! Love you Judge and we thank you 🙏🏾👏🏾🤎
HORRIBLE RULING! & VERY BIASED!
“That’s God’s work”, defendant might as well walk out. Judgement for the plaintiff.
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The defendant is BAD 😏 DAMN
That's why I don't like doing work for some people because they don't want to pay after they get the work done.
This man is definitely lying! JM isn't even listening he knew from jump how he was gonna rule!
OG defendant is FIOOONNNE!
It was nice to see them tell each other to be blessed at the end.
I believe him.... he has been honest in wanting to help her out the gate. All the work he did cost way more than $1200. And he was honest about a roll of screen and hose for the sink.
It’s crazy how it’s so many beautiful successful older women single and only have cats or dogs. A man can be broke, go to prison still find a mate in the end.
I was thinking the same thing
There are more men then women and a lot of women become too desperate by the time they hit 30
Mathis know aint no $100 for no dahm screens! Plus he talking about $5 for the hose A licensed person aint charging that! Come on. Seems like she was communicating with him and he didnt want to acknowledge his sloppy job.
Yup
He asked for his money " That's harrissment" LMAO 🤣
I have the same dress as the defendant in my Amazon cart. Lol
The defendant is old school fine. 😘😘😘
I like the judge and his story is inspirational but at times his story and "judge splaining" gets kind of long winded and boring, just get to the case already...
She needed estimates. The plaintiffs laid it on thick because why yall so God fearing but first response was to put a lein on her home.
That man knew wtf he was doing the first two minutes. Judge Mathis is out of line.
The defendant is gorgeous 😍
Judge Mathis need to retire!
Jm is so unfair u can tell who sides he’s going to take from jump what kind of judge it’s impartial it’s so Hollywood
Gave her $100 for screens and a hose lol
Didnt even read the rest of the damages
Y'all better start going to Judge Judy, she doesn't show no favorite at all.. Judge Mathis goes by looks, and how good the person story sounds.
We need to start disliking JM videos. His rulings and biases are getting out of hand
She's beautiful 😍🥰🥰🥰
Ok first let me say almost anytime the defendant counter sues for the same amount that's a red flag for me...
...BUT everything that happened before the defendant got to even speak was gut wrenching. He finally addresses her with "😏so why'd you get kicked out of church?" 💀💀💀
Ok now that I've about reached the end I can conclude that the defendant is being exponentially pettier than the plaintiff. The end ruling was pretty good🤷🏿♂️
That man's mannerisms was pure telling fibs but the Judge fell in love with him from the start. I believed her. Unfair judgement but she should've brought in the estimates. That was odd of her.
Something is wrong with that man's wife . I would never marry a jailbird
Did`nt think the brown nosing was ever gonna stop so they could get on with the case. Judge Mathis is a jerk.
She didn't stand a chance you can't get nobody to come to your house an fix something for that cheap price
She didn't stand a chance..she should have been an rehabilitated fellon also 👀👀👀
She already had paid $600 of the $1200! VERY biased and an unfair judgment!
Leaning towards the sexy cougar in this one. Case needs a Florida recount