This show is clearly fiction. At the end of the credits, it even admits that the events or people on the program are all fictional. The show seems to disguise this fact (unless you have a quick eye for the ending credits) and blends itself in with the other actual court shows. In an attempt for better ratings, the show slumps to the level of the Jerry Springer show with ridiculous scenarios with a variety of unbelievable actors. They often use gay/trans-gendered characters to make the show more interesting. I find this to be quite a disgrace.It's also quite sad that a legitimate judge would slump so low as to get herself involved with such a program. If you can't get on the ranks of Judge Judy or the People's Court, you can't just make stuff up!