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By Bridget Bland, BlackVoices.com
Watch out Judge Judy...there's a new judge in town.
'Judge Karen,' a new syndicated court television show that debuted last month, is hoping to boost ratings by throwing in a former reality show contestant.
The episode will air on BET.
The Miami beauty claims that an Atlanta party promoter stiffed her from getting paid for a club appearance.
The club promoter argues she won't get any cash because she showed up late and did not host the party as agreed. But neither party had a signed agreement so Judge Karen is left to make sense of what a former reality contestant should get paid for a hosting gig and what the top-rated VH1 series 'Flavor of Love' is all about.
The bodacious beauty, who Flavor Flav booted after an ex called the house looking for money she owed him, appeared in 'King' Magazine earlier this year. In that article, she boasted, '...a thousand dollars is nothing. I make that in two days working at Hooters.'
Although she says that she is in debt from a student loan, Myammee told Judge Karen that she can earn upwards of five thousand dollars for a 30-minute to one hour appearance at nightclubs around the country.
Judge Karen Mills-Francis,a former public defender, hails from Miami, Florida, where she stepped down from being a judge in the Orange State to host her own TV show. To distinguish itself from other shows in the crowded field, 'Judge Karen' permits litigants to cross-examine witnesses, and there is a segment at the end in which she answers videotaped questions from viewers.
"I'm like the mother everyone should have had," she said. "My show is representative of a real courtroom, and the people who come before me are held responsible for their actions."
You can check out a clip of the episode here, but if you want to have your case considered before Judge Karen visit www.judgekarentv.com.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Rapper Nelly (L) and singer Ashanti pose in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Rapper Nelly (L) and singer Ashanti pose in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Rapper Nelly (L) and singer Ashanti poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Singer Ashanti poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Singer Ashanti poses in the press room at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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By: Debra-Mississippi on 11/18/2008 4:09PM
Dear Judge Karen
I watch your show everyday. I wanted to tell you that I enjoy your show. I really liked the part that all Judges are not just black or white. I believe that each Judge brings a new and refreshing personality to their show. I will admit that I am hooked on court shows as I have always loved any kind of law. Keep up the good work and know that you are appreciated.
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By: Stephanie on 11/23/2008 6:55PM
This message is for jennifer: On your comment that you posted on 10-27-2008, you said a lot of very bad things about Judge Karen. It is true that you have a right to your opinion, and in your opinion you said that you felt that Judge Karen was racist. But your comment that you posted seems to be racist. What does the guy being black have to do with anything? Nothing, so why would you put that statement in your comment? And, so what she didn't let him use the card that time she had probably let him use it other times. I'm a black woman and some of my family members date white women just for that purpose (money). I don't agree with it, but this lady had to be a fool. Back in my single days when I went on a date there's no way a guy could get that close to my pocket book to steal anything. Judge Karen is a beautiful black women and the things you posted on your comment about her made you seem to be the ugly person and not to mention disgusting. You really need to grow-up and act like a lady, because to me you seem really classless. Next time go to Judge Judys website with that nonsense.....
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By: robin on 1/28/2009 5:30PM
Judge Karen, I love your show. You are fair, compassionate, wise, funny and tough all at the same time. You're also very beautiful. Please keep doin yo thang! You represent South Florida very well. God Bless You!
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By: Alim Baksh on 2/23/2009 10:45PM
Dear Judge Karen People don't know how to appreciate their own once you begin to move up in status and start getting popular they get jealous ans envy you. i find you a very fair parson in your decision making, you are very gorgeous looking and i love your style. you are indeed a good example of a black woman who has moved up in the ranks, if the believe in God the will learn to forget the past and thank Him for you being what you are today. So Honey you stay sweet and keep the looks and the smile.
Trinidadian admirer and fan
Stay bless honey.
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