Do you think Judges on camera are influenced to be more “dramatic”?

[OddBeMe]

They apparently are allowed to have cameras in their court to film demos for Court TV. Wouldn’t that influence judgements as they’re trying to be more dramatic in their auditions?

Also, civilians can’t bring cameras into court without judge’s permission even if it’s their case.

Yes

No

[RolandCuthbert]

It has been that way since People's court. After the original Judge, every other judge was there to perform.

Judge Wapner was the only judge there to actually hear cases.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ymgy4wK52cQ

[Stoner710]

i can see that being true americas love copying reality TV

[Curmudgeon]

This is actually not new. As early as 1965, the Court was ruling about televised court proceedings:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estes_v._Texas

[jshm2]

Don't be silly.

A judge is there there to hear and act on a case.

You're confusing them with reality TV "judges," who are scripted.

[OddBeMe]

you think judges on TV aren't real judges?

[AngryCarl]

Definitely. I love Court Cam! I don't think it influences the final judgement though.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9hMw5Rudlbg

Don't try to play Judge Schroeder.

[Anonymous]

In America everything is about Drama.

[NathanDavis]

basically, this

[Opinion Owner]

@NathanDavis everyone thinks they are in an episode of Ally mc Beal

[NathanDavis]

and, on the new season... now we even get quite dramatic over foreign affairs, in other countries... make it about America too, lol

[msc545]

Probably.