Ep 39. The Toughest Judge in Arizona
- TVPG
- May 24, 1960
- 25 min
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7.2 (26)
As a famed lawman, Wyatt Earp has had plenty of run-ins with judges over the years. But in this episode, he faces off against what some call the toughest judge in all of Arizona. With a reputation for being stern and uncompromising when it comes to enforcing the law, Judge Howard Goldsmith is feared by outlaws and respected by the upstanding citizens of Tombstone alike. However, when a group of cattle rustlers come before him in court, Earp finds himself at odds with the judge's no-nonsense approach. As he tries to defend the accused, he quickly realizes that Goldsmith is not a man to be swayed by emotional appeals or legal technicalities. With the odds stacked against him, Earp must use all of his wits and resources to convince the tough-as-nails judge that justice can still be served in this case. Along the way, he must confront his own biases and reconsider his loyalties in the face of the law. Will he be able to prove to Judge Goldsmith that sometimes the toughest decisions require a little compassion? Tune in to find out!