May 14th 2024.
Judge Judy Sheindlin, a well-known television judge, took legal action on Monday against the parent company of the National Enquirer and InTouch Weekly. She claimed that an article published by the two outlets contained false information about her involvement in the Menendez brothers' case. According to her lawsuit, the story was initially released on InTouch Weekly's website on April 10 with the headline "Inside Judge Judy's Quest to Save the Menendez Brothers Nearly 35 Years After Their Parents' Murder." The lawsuit was filed in the circuit court of Collier County, Florida.
The story in question was later picked up by the National Enquirer, a sister publication to InTouch Weekly, which is also owned by Accelerate360 Media. Sheindlin's lawsuit speculated that the news outlets based their claims on statements made by a woman named "Judi Ramos" in a Fox Nation docuseries. However, these statements were falsely attributed to Sheindlin, causing harm to her reputation.
The Menendez murders, which took place in 1989 in Beverly Hills, California, were a highly publicized case that gained attention from various tabloids. Despite the media's interest in the case, Sheindlin has always maintained her silence. This is why she was shocked to see her name being dragged into this false narrative.
Accelerate360 Media, the parent company of the National Enquirer and InTouch Weekly, has not yet responded to the lawsuit. The company had previously attempted to sell the National Enquirer, but the deal fell through last year. Sheindlin's lawsuit does not specify an amount for damages, but she made it clear that it would be a substantial amount.
In a statement, Sheindlin expressed her disappointment and frustration with the news outlets for fabricating stories about her for their own financial gain. She stated, "When you fabricate stories about me in order to make money for yourselves with no regard for the truth or the reputation I've spent a lifetime cultivating, it's going to cost you." Sheindlin also emphasized that this was not the first time such false claims had been made about her, and she hoped that this lawsuit would put an end to it.
Sheindlin, who hosted the popular show "Judge Judy" until 2021 and now hosts "Judy Justice," has had previous conflicts with the National Enquirer. In 2017, the newspaper had to retract and apologize for publishing false stories about her health and personal life. Sheindlin has always been a strong advocate for the truth and is determined to protect her reputation from any false claims.
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