We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For 25 years, Judge Judy Sheindlin was a reliable presence on American television. "Judge Judy" -- the show, that is -- followed Judge Judy ...

More than 10 years ago, Judy Sheindlin found herself “enraged” over the outcome of a high-profile legal case in New York City. The celebrated TV jurist — better known as Judge Judy — channeled her ...