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Judge Judy Racist Lawsuit; Judge Judy Producer Claims Racial Discrimination In Casting

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January 2nd, 2008 by Castina

Tagged as: Judge Judy, TV, TV News

Veteran television justice enforcer Judge Judy is about to find herself on the wrong side of the bench-at least in the court of public opinion. A former producer on the court show Judge Judy says he was fired after complaining about a supervisor’s order to halt the booking of black litigants. Former Senior Producer Jonathan Sebastien filed suit in L.A. County Superior Court last week alleging that Randy Douthit — a supervisor — told staffers: “We’re not doing any more black shows,” and “I don’t want to hear black people arguing.”

Show producers were ordered to book more “white upscale, pretty people” for “Judge Judy,” and to send black litigants to the Judge Joe Brown show, which is produced by the same company. After objecting to the mandate, Sebastien claims his boss “berated and mocked him,” and fired him on March 30.

Judge Judy Sheindlin herself is not named as a defendant.

A rep for CBS Paramount tells TMZ: “CBS Paramount does not comment on pending litigation.” A staffer from “Judge Judy” — who did not want to be identified — says the suit has “no merit” and that the claims are being being made by “a disgruntled former employee who was fired for cause.”

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One Response to “Judge Judy Racist Lawsuit; Judge Judy Producer Claims Racial Discrimination In Casting”

  1. On August 25th 2008, Former Judy supporter wrote:

    Judge judy clearly has racial issues. Watch any of her re-runs
    she doesn’t follow the law but racist views. She’s a blatant judge who is prejudiced.

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