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"You acted out of love": Judge says no jail for man who killed his wife

A pensioner who slit his wife's throat has been spared jail and cleared of her murder after telling a jury he killed his terminally-ill partner of 40 years in an "act of love". Graham Mansfield, 73, was instead found guilty of manslaughter after he admitted to taking the life of his terminally-ill wife Dyanne, just months after she asked him to take her life "when things get bad for me". The retired airport baggage handler told Manchester Crown Court they were the "saddest words he had ever heard", but that he agreed to his wife's request as long as he could kill himself too. A jury made up of 10 men and two women only took 90 minutes of deliberation to find Graham not guilty for murder, but guilty of manslaughter. He was sentenced to two years in jail, but with two years suspended sentence, meaning he will not be imprisoned. Graham was arrested in March 2021 after he called emergency services himself and told the operator he had killed his wife of 40 years at 9pm the previous day before trying to kill himself. <img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/07/graham-wife-2.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /> Mrs Mansfield had been suffering with Stage 5 lung cancer. Image credit: Greater Manchester Police Mrs Mansfield was found with a "gaping incised would" and her windpipe had been severed. Police found three knives and a hammer near her body, along with two bricks on top of a plastic wallet containing a note written by the defendant for the police. "We have decided to take our own lives," it said, giving instructions on where to find his house keys and how to contact his sister, the court heard. Another note was written by Mr Mansfield and was addressed to his family, which read, "We are sorry to burden you with this but there is no other way. We made a pact that when it got too bad for Dyanne we would end it." "I couldn't bear to live without Dyanne and as the months progressed and as things got worse, it only reinforced our decision that the time has arrived. We hope you all understand." "Don't get too upset. We have had a wonderful and happy life together." Image credits: ITV News / Greater Manchester Police

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Let him out: Judge makes huge call over Djokovic detention

Novak Djokovic’s legal battle to remain in the country for the Australian Open later this month has begun, seeing the tennis champion leave immigration detention at the Park Hotel. Djokovic has captured international attention after his Australian visa was cancelled, prompting protests outside the hotel where he has been detained as well as in his home country of Serbia. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> The difference between refugees and <a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DjokerNole</a> goes beyond the length of their detentions. The asymmetry extends to the fact that Djokovic is able to defend himself in court and refugees are not; they are totally failed by the judicial system. — Behrouz Boochani (@BehrouzBoochani) <a href="https://twitter.com/BehrouzBoochani/status/1480355277396316162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2022</a></blockquote> In a submission to the Federal Circuit Court, Djokovic’s lawyers said he had been infected with COVID-19 in December, which served as the basis for his medical exemption to enter the country while unvaccinated. However, there has been confusion over whether contracting the virus in the past six months was a sufficient reason to receive an exemption. During his hearing on Monday afternoon, ongoing issues with the live stream have meant Djokovic has been unable to watch the proceedings from the hotel. As a result, Federal Circuit Judge Anthony Kelly made an order that Djokovic be allowed to leave the hotel so he can view the hearing at another location. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"> Judge Kelly has just ordered the govt/ABF bring Djokovic to a loction specified by his solicitor on Monday (and whatever days the court ends up sitting) so he can watch the hearing. It probably won't be his solicitor's office, Hall & Wilcox has a "no vax, no entry" policy. — Karen Sweeney (@karenlsweeney) <a href="https://twitter.com/karenlsweeney/status/1480354621658861569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2022</a></blockquote> “The respondent, by her servants or agents, including the Australian Border Force, take all steps and do all things as may be necessary to bring the applicant to premises as specified by the applicant’s solicitors on Monday, 10 January 2022 (and each day thereafter, including upon the delivery of judgement), to permit him to remain there until the conclusion of each hearing and to secure his safe return to detention upon the conclusion of each hearing,” the order <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/live-novak-djokovic-court-hearing-over-visa-cancellation/news-story/ec608e63f4a8cff508230539e493e3d5" target="_blank">read</a>. After the live stream was overwhelmed by the number of people attempting to view proceedings, the court’s feed was paused just before midday. Other issues included the accidental interruption of proceedings by a member of the public who joined the stream but wasn’t on mute. “We’re in,” the person said, before being rebuked by Judge Kelly. “Can I ask whoever is on screen to mute themselves. There is every importance that the only people who should be online with their microphones are those who are making submissions to court,” he said. “Any other behaviour by any person who may be wishing to watch this live will produce a very real risk that the bandwidth available for this hearing will be overwhelmed and the hearing will be interrupted and that is utterly unacceptable.” <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> UPDATE: The matter is now due to resume at 3:45pm AEDT - <a href="https://t.co/WHxy78EES6">https://t.co/WHxy78EES6</a> <a href="https://t.co/tEwhLryz0j">https://t.co/tEwhLryz0j</a> — Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (@FCFCOA) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCFCOA/status/1480394960801308672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2022</a></blockquote> Following the interruptions, the hearing was paused until 3.15pm on Monday afternoon, before being delayed another half an hour. Image: @djokernole (Instagram)

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British socialite asks judge to imprison ex-husband

A UK socialite has <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/wealth/exwife-asks-judge-to-send-husband-to-jail-accusing-him-of-failing-to-pay-up-in-divorce-battle/news-story/a402efc3039bcbe722552610509b7bde" target="_blank">accused</a> her ex-husband of failing to pay her the $NZD 97 million he was court-ordered to pay up earlier in the year. The separation of media mogul Sir Frederick Barclay and Lady Hiroko Barclay has become one of the UK’s most dramatic divorces, after they ended a 34-year marriage earlier this year. In May, a court ordered Sir Barclay to pay his ex-wife Lady Barclay £100 million ($NZD 195 million) in total, with the first half due in August. The second half is due in 2022. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846150/barclay2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/bcd006fb2a734f929e5b6ba0d2e31449" /> Image: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Images via Getty Images Three months later, Ms Barclay returned to court in a preliminary hearing, where she asked a judge to send her former husband to jail after she alleged he failed to make the payment and produce certain documents. She argued that he had breached court orders made at the end of their 34-year marriage. The socialite, aged in her 70s, applied for Sir Barclay to be held in contempt of court, meaning he could be fined, have his assets frozen, or spend time in prison. <img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846149/barclay1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/b53b6a36b8be40f4bef36c8f81c75431" /> Image: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Images via Getty Images According to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/sir-frederick-barclay-high-court-david-lawyers-channel-islands-b1968739.html" target="_blank">Independent,</a> Sir Barclay’s lawyer Charles Howard QC said Lady Barclay would need to prove he had the “means to meet” the payment and had “willfully refused or neglected” to do so. The judge, Sir Jonathan Cohen, said the final hearing would be staged early next year. Sir Frederick’s lawyers asked if the hearing could be held online to avoid forcing the 78-year-old to travel, which Sir Cohen did not rule out.

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"I'm not judging you": Stranger leaves heartwarming note for mums camping in caravan park

A heartwarming note posted in a caravan park in Victoria has welcomed mums during the school holidays. The letter, posted to Facebook page Mum Central, was addressed to "all the mums" and has since been liked over 1,200 times. “To all of the mums, when I look at you or are in ears reach of you trying to discipline or comfort your child I want you to know I am not judging you,” the note reads. <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMumCentralAU%2Fposts%2F1901262980032974&width=500&show_text=true&height=609&appId" width="500" height="609" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe> “I admire you, your strength, patience and the pure determination you have to try to give your family beautiful memories is priceless. “Love and respect to you all! Happy Easter.” Mums of course loved the note and shared their joy at the understanding note leaver. “Think we would have appreciated this note that time we camped at Shoal Bay,” one person said. “I’ve had a retired couple say that to us in Mildura, it was so lovely to hear and talk about when they’d travelled with their three kids. Kids and camping can be mayhem(but worth it),“ another added. “I wish all campers thought like this. Taking children camping is sometimes difficult,” a third chimed in.

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Not again! Novak Djokovic hits judge with tennis ball

Not long after his US Open disqualification, Novak Djokovic bruised another line judge’s face after a stray forehand at Roland Garros. The tennis star admitted he had an “awkward moment of deja vu” after unintentionally hitting a ball which smashed into the head of a line judge at Roland Garros this morning. World No. 1 Djokovic for his 35th win of 2020 and a place in the Paris quarter-finals for the 14th time with a 6-4 6-3 6-3 win over Russia’s Karen Khachanov. However, while stretching the star threw the ball out of the frame off of his racquet and into the baseline judge sitting near him. The Serb went immediately to the official to check if he was okay. The incident follows not long after he was defaulted at the US Open in New York for swiping angrily at a ball which hit a female line judge, who was standing just behind him, in the throat. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Djokovic just sniped another line judge <a href="https://t.co/QaEMWXNrBg">pic.twitter.com/QaEMWXNrBg</a> — Gump Cathcart (@bubbagumpino) <a href="https://twitter.com/bubbagumpino/status/1313125127928852480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2020</a></blockquote> That disqualification is the only defeat Djokovic has suffered all year. “My gosh, it was very awkward deja vu. I’m actually trying to find the linesperson and see if he’s OK because I saw he had a little bit of a bruise, like redness, in that place in the head where the ball hit him,” said Djokovic. He has now reached the French Open quarter-finals for an 11th straight year. “I hope he’s fine. I mean, he definitely dealt with it in a very strong and brave way. But it was a hit because I was very close. “Obviously because of what happened in New York, people I guess are going to make the story out of this. It has happened to me and to many other players in the last 15 years that I’ve been on the tour. “I’ve seen it a lot when the ball ricochets from the racquet and the frame, hits someone in the stands, or someone that is close to you or a line umpire. Yeah, it was a very awkward situation.”

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MasterChef judge Andy Allen shares secret to “restaurant quality” scrambled eggs

MasterChef Australia judge Andy Allen has shared his cooking tricks to make the perfect “restaurant-quality” scrambled eggs in just 10 seconds. The co-owner of Three Blue Ducks said that how he makes scrambled eggs for breakfast is one of the most common questions he gets asked. You only need three simple ingredients, which are eggs, salt and oil. “We call them ‘the 10 second eggs’,” Andy said in a 'how-to' MasterChef video. To make one serve of fluffy scrambled eggs, he whisked two eggs in a bowl and seasoned them with a pinch of salt after the eggs have a “smooth” consistency. “Here's the trick, we want a nice hot pan,” Andy explained. “I'm using grape seed oil, which has got a high smoke point. You can also use rice bran or vegetable oil,” Andy said. “We want to stay away from olive oil for this [dish] because we put the eggs in just before our oil starts to smoke.” Andy then poured the mixture into the pan over high heat, and as the curds started to form, he expertly used a silicone spatula to move the eggs around. “Have your spatula ready because this only takes 10 seconds,” he said. <img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7836330/egg-hack-body.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/3f69df1d451e4e90a99cfc2bc0082abc" /> <div class="body_text "> “Eggs in to a nice hot pan... you can see that they're just starting to cook around the outside, and in one kind of big smooth motion, we're just moving the eggs.” After 10 seconds, Andy said you should see the eggs are “just set”. “We take them out [of the pan],” he said. “There it is, 10 second eggs, no excuses. All you'll need is a hot pan, two eggs and 10 seconds, everyone can do that,” he added. Photo credits: Ten </div>

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MasterChef contestant kicked out after serving dead bird to the judges

Spanish MasterChef fans have been left in shock after one of their contestants served an unplucked and uncooked partridge to the less than impressed judges. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Así ha sido la expulsión de Saray en el cuarto programa de <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MasterChef?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MasterChef</a> 8 <a href="https://t.co/5KB3O2GWnE">https://t.co/5KB3O2GWnE</a> <a href="https://t.co/PYvzC9D0oq">pic.twitter.com/PYvzC9D0oq</a> — MasterChef (@MasterChef_es) <a href="https://twitter.com/MasterChef_es/status/1257449800540336130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2020</a></blockquote> 27-year-old social worker Saray was reportedly unhappy with having to pluck and cook the bird for that week’s elimination challenge and defiantly decided to serve the bird as is. She was already upset with previous harsh critiques she’d received from the judges and plated up the uncooked partridge with cherry tomatoes and dressing. The clip has since been watched more than 1.8 million times on Twitter and shows Saray calmly delivering the uncooked bird to the judges. Fans of the show were disgusted and thrilled by the drama and the incident spread quickly on Twitter. A viewer tweeted: “MasterChef Spain is more exciting than the British version! “Contestant serves up an uncooked, unplucked partridge because she's p***ed off that her effort in the previous round was rubbished by the judges.” Another Spanish national sarcastically said: "This is the society that we are creating children-adults, crying, conceited, badly educated ....... Let's continue like this."

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Judge Judy ends historic daytime TV run after 25 years

The highest-paid TV personality, Judge Judy, has announced her iconic courtroom reality show will be coming to an end after 25 years on air. But fear not, as episodes featuring the ruthless judge will still be shown on TV with the re-runs having sold for a staggering amount. Plus, Judy Sheindlin is set to star in a brand new show which is set to air in the coming years. Appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week, Judy revealed that the 2020-21 season of Judge Judy – the show’s 25th – will be its last. “CBS sort of felt, I think, they wanted to optimally utilise the repeats of my program,” she said. “Now they have 25 years of my re-runs,” she added. In 2017, Judge Judy’s entire catalogue of episodes sold for over $150 million, a collection of more than 5,200 hours of programming. The 77-year-old has remained the highest-paid personality on TV, earning $72 million a year according to a contract from 2015.

Ex-MasterChef judge Matt Preston reveals dramatic weight loss

Matt Preston has shown his MasterChef sabbatical has done wonders for his figure and has shared on social media his dramatic weight loss. The 58-year-old food critic admitted while chatting with<a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/matt-preston-exmasterchef-judge-reveals-incredible-weight-loss/news-story/85356d0fa7d2d7173d71bc0e25a1d2ab"> Sydney Confidential</a> that he had “dropped a bit of weight and put on a bit of muscle”. Preston revealed his transformation included overhauling his diet in a “general lifestyle change”. “I’ve been eating less, mainly plants but not restricting myself from anything. It is about having time, that moment when there are no more excuses,” he said. While the British-born TV star is a self-proclaimed moderate eater in order to maintain his newfound figure, he admitted he is still going to treat himself to an “occasional” burger or pizza. While he hasn’t revealed just how much weight he has lost – with no intention to do so in the near future either – Preston says he measures his weight success against different sighs, such as “if people notice and whether your clothes fit”. The Logie Award winner is gearing up to begin filming for his new show he will be co-hosting, Channel 7’s Plate of Origin, in 2020. Viewers will see Preston reunite with fellow former MasterChef judge Gary Mehigan. However, Matt and Gary’s old colleague George Calombaris has remained noticeably absent from the program which will see a team of cooks from different cultural backgrounds battle it out for the top prize. Plate of Origin is expected to hit TV screens after the Tokyo Olympics wraps up in early August 2020. Season 12 of MasterChef Australia will feature a new judging line up that includes Jock Zonfrillo, Melissa Leong and Andy Allen. Scroll through the gallery to see former MasterChef star Matt Preston’s dramatic weight loss.

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“I am a liar. I stole valour”: Judge's creative sentencing for two criminals who posed as war veterans

A judge in Montana has laid down the law and ordered two men to be publicly shamed to learn a lesson after they pretended to be war veterans to attempt to get a lesser sentence for their crimes. Ryan Morris, 28, and Troy Nelson, 33, both pretended to be veterans in a bid to get their cases moved to a Veterans Court, where they would receive a lighter sentence for their crimes. This plot backfired and the two men now have other tasks to complete as well as serving their sentences. Judge Greg Pinski gave Morris 10 years for violating his felony burglary probation and gave Nelson 5 years for drug possession. Three years of both of their sentences were suspended. However, before each man is eligible for parole, Pinski ordered that they must hand write each name of the 6,756 Americans killed in Afghanistan and Iraq. The men must also write out the obituaries of the 40 Montanans killed in these conflicts and send handwritten letters to a number of veterans’ groups apologising for their actions. <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"><iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/A8aPzrlN7VA"></iframe></div> On top of that, during every Memorial and Veterans Day, the two must stand at the Montana Veterans Memorial in Great Falls for eight hours wearing a sign that reads: “I am a liar. I am not a veteran. I stole valour. I have dishonoured all veterans.” The men also have to perform 441 hours of community service, which is equal to the number of Montanans killed during the Korean war.

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The shocking moment judge is dragged from court to begin prison sentence

Footage from inside a courtroom has gone viral after it depicted a juvenile judge being dragged away from court by police to immediately begin her prison sentence. The Ohio-based judge, Tracie Hunter had been on a mission since 2014 fighting her conviction and six-month jail sentence for allegedly using her influential position to help a family member, as reported by <a href="https://au.news.yahoo.com/female-judge-dramatically-dragged-away-from-court-to-begin-prison-sentence-045522601.html?guccounter=1">Yahoo News. </a> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Chaos in the courtroom: This was the scene in a Hamilton County courtroom Monday morning as former juvenile judge Tracie Hunter was ordered to serve six months in jail and dragged out: <a href="https://t.co/8NEFZWOVcY">https://t.co/8NEFZWOVcY</a> <a href="https://t.co/HBlImlDxnI">pic.twitter.com/HBlImlDxnI</a> — WLWT (@WLWT) <a href="https://twitter.com/WLWT/status/1153304329215991808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2019</a></blockquote> Tracie’s brother Stephen Hunter allegedly struck a young person while working as a youth corrections officer in 2013 - which led to his boss recommending he be fired. Tracie requested documents on the teenage offender and handed them over to her brother, according to prosecutors. She was the first African American to be elected to Hamilton County’s Juvenile Court and maintains her prosecution was politically motivated. She was handcuffed after the judge made his decision and was hastily taken away despite her protest. The courtroom was filled with supporters who believed the woman was wrongfully prosecuted and sent letters to the personal address of the presiding judge in the hearing - however, his overall decision was not influenced.

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How much does Judge Judy make in a year?

According to Forbes, Judy Sheindlin or better known as Judge Judy has pocketed NZD $213 million in 2018 alone – making her the highest-grossing TV host. Following in second place is Ellen DeGeneres who earned an estimate of $127 million in 2018 for her daytime talk show. After 5200 episodes, there is no doubt Sheindlin has proven her worth to the US Network CBS. The 74-year-old is a go-getter and has extended her contract with CBS to 2021, which will mark 25 years of the primetime TV show. The show typically attracts an average of 10 million viewers through Monday to Friday on the afternoon time slot and has been the top daytime program for the last nine years. Each season fits in an impressive 260 episodes every season which is packed into just 53 filming days per year, spread over three days a week. Executive Producer Randy Douthit, who along with other 30 staff members produces, directs and edits the show says the simplicity of the show is what makes the show successful and profitable. Production costs for each week is relatively low at NZD $579,414 in comparison to others which can rack up at a hefty NZD$1.44 million per week.

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New hair alert: Judge Judy ditches signature bob for stunning new look

We have watched her on our TV screens for years, and this time she has come back with a new hairdo – and it is drastically different to her signature short, neat bob many are used to. Judge Judy Sheindlin showed up to the Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday with a modern look as she swept away the red carpet. Her long running courtroom television show, Judge Judy, has never seen her waver from her signature short hairstyle for more than 30 years. However, that hairdo was switched out for a combed-back low ponytail for the event, where she took out the Lifetime Achievement Award. The 76-year-old TV star told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/judge-judy-shares-what-inspired-her-to-try-a-new-hairdo-exclusive-124659" target="_blank">Entertainment Tonight</a> the change of style was inspired by wanting to lead a “simpler” life. “It used to take me an hour to get ready for work … or even to go out for dinner,” she said. “Hair, curling, blowing.” However, the new 'do hasn’t just been warmly accepted by fans, but herself as well. “I like it,” she said. “It’s comfortable and easy.” Her on-screen buddy and bailiff, Petri Hawkins Byrd, took to social media to share which look he liked best though. “I tried to stay out of this, y'all won't let me!” the co-star wrote in a caption. “I prefer my boss with the old 'do' (left) More sophisticated and 'Judy'cial.” <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqIlE-hCP1/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqIlE-hCP1/" target="_blank">A post shared by Petri Hawkins Byrd (@byrdthebailiff)</a> on Apr 24, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT </div> </blockquote> While accepting her coveted honour at the 46th annual award show, Sheindlin said: “I have a profession that’s always been my passion. And tonight, I have this lovely honor which says I’ve done my job well. “Life has a beginning, a middle and an end. As most of us, I don’t remember the very beginning, I’m having an absolute blast in the middle, and if my luck holds, I won’t be around for the end.” Judge Judy first premiered on September 16, 1996 and is currently in its 23rd season. Scroll through the gallery above to see Judge Judy’s new stunning, sleek hairstyle here.

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Peek inside Judge Judy’s $4.5 million NYC penthouse

Judge Judy is one of television’s biggest stars, and with a $59 million yearly salary it’s clear that she is a shrewd operator. And while she isn’t renowned for a lavish lifestyle, Judith Sheindlin is no stranger to a luxurious abode. With her former New York penthouse going back on the market for $4.47m (US$3.29m), it gives us a chance to glimpse inside the place where TV's longest-serving judge once called home. Scroll through the gallery above to peek inside the NYC penthouse.

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Step inside Judge Judy’s lavish $8.6 million mansion

Judge Judy is one of television’s biggest stars, and with a $59 million yearly salary it’s clear that she is also a shrewd operator. And while she isn’t renowned for a lavish lifestyle, Judith Sheindlin has used her time in the chair to fund investments off-screen to make life as comfortable as possible when the cameras aren’t rolling. Sheindlin <a href="https://www.miami.curbed.com/2015/12/14/10621302/judge-judy-buys-naples-mansion" target="_blank">made headlines in 2015</a> when it was announced that she’d signed the dotted line on a $8.6 million mansion in Naples, Florida, and it’s just as impressive as you’d think. After dealing with annoying cases all day, Sheindlin can relax in the enclosed lagoon (which has three waterfalls!) and living areas that span 10,000 square feet. The property also features a penthouse with four bedrooms and ocean views. To peek inside Judge Judy’s mansion, scroll through the gallery above. What do you think? Would you like to live in a property like this? Or is it a bit much? Image credit: Facebook / Curbed Miami

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The embarrasing mistake that saw Shark Tank judges reject a $1.37 billion idea

Investors on the US version of Shark Tank have just realised the huge mistake they made in turning down an entrepreneur who just sold his company to Amazon for US$1 billion (NZ$1.37 billion). Jamie Siminoff approached the sharks with his product, a smart video doorbell called Ring, which allows people to answer their door via their smartphone – even if they’re not home. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/2oucHqgEEf/" target="_blank">A post shared by Ring (@ring)</a> on May 13, 2015 at 1:57pm PDT </div> </blockquote> At the time of his pitch, Siminoff valued the company at just $7 million, and offered the sharks a chance to get in at the ground floor for $700,000, which would give them a 10 per cent stake in the company. In what’s now the most embarrassing moment in the show’s history, the sharks brutally shut Siminoff and his idea down, with one shark even telling him, “You’re dead to me,” after a counter offer was rejected. See the embarrassing moment below. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6UPwDIBiAzE" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Image credit: Shark Tank.

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10 things you didn’t know about Judge Judy

Judge Judy Sheindlin might be one of the most instantly-recognisable faces on television, but she is by no means an open book. And while you might feel like you’ve checked in regularly with the television judge by tuning in every day, odds are there’s plenty of things that you don’t know about the star of TV’s most popular court show. So, without any further ado, we’ve scoured the courtrooms of television land to come up with our list containing 10 things you didn’t know about Judge Judy. To see them all, scroll through the gallery above.

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Is this 80-year-old the kindest judge in the world?

If the only interaction you’ve ever had with judges is from times you were on the wrong side of the law, then you’d be forgiven for thinking they tend to be nasty. But the latest internet sensation is proof you can’t judge (ahem) a book by its cover. Frank Caprio, municipal court judge in Providence, US, has developed something of a following for his sense of humour, quick wit and tendency to show kindness at the right time. The 80-year-old’s reputation has been enhanced by the latest video which has Judge Caprio presiding over the case of a man who received a ticket for smoking that he couldn’t afford. <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDailyMail%2Fvideos%2F3251300004929725%2F&show_text=0&width=476" width="476" height="476" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> What are your thoughts? Do you think his moniker as the kindest judge in the world is well-earned? Do you think Judge Caprio ruled correctly? Let us know in the comments. Hero image credit: Facebook / Daily Mail

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Judge Judy cracks up as man loses case in 26 seconds

Judge Judy’s seen it all in her 20 years behind the gavel, from <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/legal/2017/11/this-is-what-happens-when-you-lie-to-judge-judy/" target="_blank">defendants who have a slim grasp on the concept of truth</a> to moments where there were <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/legal/2017/08/judge-judy-lets-dog-loose-in-courtroom-to-determine-true-owner/" target="_blank">literally dogs in the courtroom</a>. But she’s never seen anything like this. In this video Judge Judy can’t help but crack up when a man manages to lose his case in less than half a minute. In the space of 26 seconds it’s case closed and off to the next set of defendants for <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/tv/2017/08/judge-judy-on-how-she-locked-down-a-59m-a-year-salary/" target="_blank">television’s most famous legal personality</a>. Check it out for yourself below: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Cg3cUnYjYg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> What are your thoughts? Are you a Judge Judy fan? Hero image: YouTube / Entertainment Tonight

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10 best Judge Judy moments of all time

Judge Judy is unquestionably the <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/legal/2017/10/this-is-the-most-ridiculous-case-in-judge-judy-history/" target="_blank">queen of courtroom-based daytime television programs</a>. For over 20 years she’s sat behind the gavel, ruling her <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/legal/2017/10/this-might-be-judge-judys-snappiest-comeback/" target="_blank">televised courtroom with an iron fist</a> and coming across plenty of interesting cases along the way. Part of what makes Judge Judy work as a program is Judge Judy Sheindlin’s snappy, witty skill as a judge and television presenter (which makes her well worth her whopping salary) and the other part is the oddballs you see on trial. So, which cases stand out from the pack? Well, the team at Ms Mojo have put together a highlight reel of the top 10 best Judge Judy moments from over the years. From the funny to the confusing to those that were memorable for the wrong reasons, there’s quite a selection. Check it out below: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CS7W64rXPiw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> What’s your favourite Judge Judy moment? Image credit: YouTube / Ms Mojo

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