Humiliated on a daily basis

She should be humiliated! She brought it on herself! I would be ashamed to be alive if I was that overweight.

I think that Mr. Jordon doesn't "come across" as highly intelligent but I do think that he is totally believable. More than likely, and based on his answers, he's nervous about being in the witness chair. He isn't eloquent but he is being honest.

debbie
gwinn, michigan

I see Mr. Jordan as a credible, compassionate, and hard working man that was badgered into confusion by an attorney (Mr. Shorts) , who appears to have left the Tribunal scratching their heads at times. He even attempted to have Mr. Jordan refer to Judge Halversons obesity as a disability. He showed amazing restraint, under those conditions. Lady, lay off of the Twinkies, YOU ARE FAT.

Judge Judy would have loved this. This would almost be comical if it weren't for being 'real'.

Jay Wayne
Escazu, Costa Rica

So Flotsam can't fit through the scanner! Boo Hoo. She should be working this hard in the gym!

I think you would really have to be pretty with it to do a good job as a judge . People like her , regardless of her weight should not be in this type of position . If her weight is the problem , then she should not be in such a position of authority .

This Judge is why we worry when we have to go to court, no matter how small the issue some of these Judges think they are GOD and this is what we mean creating a MONSTER!!! Can you even fathom if you were on trial for your life and you got a Judge who was like her??? What a very scarry thought. Thats why its good we have a board who does overlook the Judges, don't we???

As a recent law school graduate, I am appalled by Judge Halverson’s behavior. We are required to take a class on professional responsibility, and obtain a passing score on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) prior to applying for admission to the bar. The MPRE includes questions on the judicial cannons of ethics. She has disgraced the practice of law, and she has done a disservice to all the people who have appeared before her in the court room. She should be removed as a judge and disbarred!

Intelligence has nothing to do with this; I have a doctorate and the clerks at the grocery store probably think, most of the time, that I'm a moron....can't find my credit card, thought or that was on sale and it's not. Magnify basic human nature by being on television in front of the person who abused their authority with you....if it would me I'd probably look like Jerry Lewis!!. Intelligence isn't at question here.

I agree he is/was totally believable. This woman was (is) a bully who finally got caught. Give me a break....rub my feet!!!!!! She's a rude, mean bully who should have been handled long ago. And this poor Jordan person....news anchor said he was seen out in the hall CRYING....that's what this abusive 'thing' has done to him.

Debbie, I don't think that is a fair statement of Jordon at all. Although I don't believe his intelligence has anything to do with anything at all here, I don't believe he came across in an intelligent or unintellegent fashion at all. He stated the facts, he added expression with that. They continually asked for better descriptions of what he saw and experienced, (while he began obviously careful so as not to offend...), after getting permission from the commissioner, what better way than to say it as you heard it. He got the point across and I think that takes a lot of intelligence, whether it came from books or the streets. You try sitting in that seat and explain or describe something verbally, which is so foul, without offending the legal professionals around you. I think Jordon came across likeable and believeable and very capable no matter what his education or intelligence may be.

Beth, as long as you are here... will you have time to do a follow-up report on the Endoscopy Centers (and doctors involved)... where the authorities are in the investigation, how long before we know if and when this will go to a criminal trial, etc. Thanks – love your work.

I haven't seen all the coverage, but every time I do "peek" in, it seems that the judge is either retrieving or hunting for exhibits. Now she's making objections. I understand that she has limitations, but she also has counsel! Could this be a case of semi-pro se?

i can't believe we even investigate this. she is guilty

I have no sound for this hearing. It doesn't seem to be my computer. Is anybody else having this problem? Any help appreciated

I am from Canada but are'nt judges voted for in the states?? Who would have voted for this lady?? T

this is big trouble for the process of elections for judges; this woman shows all the bells and whistles (signs and behavior) of a highly educated, morbidly obese, woman with paranoid sczitzophrenia (sp). The problem is that she has manipulated the system to allow her to do as she pleases. She would call it her rights as a disabled person based on Federal Law IDEA. I can assure you this woman is an IDEA expert. She has left a trail of unprofessional, unethical, reprehensible behavior against others around her. This is evidenced by having to go to Michigan for her own attorney.
This is a fascinating case that makes Court TV my favorite channel.

Mr. Jordan was victimized, its easy to see that. And I don't think intelligence has anything to do with it. Mr. Jordan's testimony was very moving, and sounds like he was badgered by this woman. I hope to see justice. This has nothing to do with obesity people, but; justice to persons who may of been imprisoned without merits and Mr. Jordan.
So sorry this happened to you Mr. Jordan. Take care of your health, as this trial may be affecting your heart as well.
Respectfully to all.

what in the hell is the microwave doing in the bathroom??!!
I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed watching this hearing. It is such a nice relief from the usual murder trials which are just heartwrenching. Especially the one that just concluded out of Cleveland, Ohio with the Fourth of July shootings. This hearing involving the judge has been so interesting just in terms of everyone involved being an actual lawyer or judge. Watching them all match wits has been very entertaining and enlightning.

Tess, loved and agreed with your comment(s).

hmmmm.............much, much more soft spoken today............someone obviously told her what a monster she is looking like