Second Session #19 - September 02, 2026 In Court: A Generous Birthday Release, A Bizarre Ledger, and More
This episode of The Courtroom Files features real court hearings from across the United States. Judge Boyd oversees a plea and refers a defendant to Veterans Treatment Court, a repeat offender gives a sad explanation for his actions and Judge Meineke grants his request to be released for his 70th birthday, the Wisconsin Pardon Board hears from a man who committed an armed robbery 36 years ago and turned his life around, Judge Oakley dismisses a probation violation when it turns out the victim was the one initiating contact, and Judge Simpson stops a family from signing a $26,000 eviction…
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