Ep 46. Inappropriate Pistol Posting?!
- October 28, 2019
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Inappropriate Pistol Posting is the 46th episode of the 24th season of Judge Judy. This episode deals with a case where a woman is being sued for posting a picture of herself brandishing a gun in a threatening manner on social media, directed towards the plaintiff's family.
The plaintiff claims that her children saw the picture and were traumatized by it, and she is now afraid for the safety of her family. The defendant argues that she was just joking around and did not intend any harm, but the plaintiff is not convinced.
Judge Judy listens to both sides of the story and asks for evidence to back up their claims. The plaintiff presents screenshots of the defendant's social media posts, including the one in question. She also brings in her children to testify about how the picture made them feel.
The defendant tries to argue that the picture was just a joke and that she would never do anything to harm anyone. However, Judge Judy tells her that with everything going on in the world today, it is not appropriate to joke around about guns and violence.
Judge Judy then asks the defendant if she has any experience with firearms or has ever taken a safety course. When the defendant admits that she has not, Judge Judy tells her that if she wants to own a gun, she needs to be educated on how to use it safely and responsibly.
Ultimately, Judge Judy rules in favor of the plaintiff, finding that the defendant's actions were inappropriate and caused emotional distress to the plaintiff's family. She orders the defendant to pay the plaintiff for damages and to take down the offending social media post.
This episode of Judge Judy provides a cautionary tale about the dangers of making jokes about violence and the importance of gun safety education. It also highlights the impact that social media can have on people's lives and the responsibility that comes with using it.