Jerry Sheindlin
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Gerald "Jerry" Sheindlin (born November 19, 1933) is an American
author
and television personality
, he was also a judge on the television show The People's Court
from 1999 to 2001. Before that, he served on the New York State Supreme Court, which in the state of New York is equivalent to a district court.
He is the author of two books, Genetic Fingerprinting: The Law and Science of DNA
Evidence and Blood Trail. He was married to Judith Sheindlin
, better known as Judge Judy
. They married in 1977. It was a second marriage for both Judy and Jerry. They were later divorced in 1990 and remarried in 1991. Between them they have five children - Gregory, Jamie, Adam, Jonothan and Nicole - and 11 grandchildren.
During his tenure on The People's Court, his on-bench demeanor was somewhat less stern than that of his wife. He displayed more humor and was straightforward, often registering mock indignation whenever litigants referred to him (as they sometimes did) as "Judge Judy's husband."
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Author
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and television personality
Celebrity
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, he was also a judge on the television show The People's Court
The People's Court
The People's Court is a US television court show in which small claims court cases are heard, though what is shown is actually a binding arbitration....
from 1999 to 2001. Before that, he served on the New York State Supreme Court, which in the state of New York is equivalent to a district court.
He is the author of two books, Genetic Fingerprinting: The Law and Science of DNA
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in...
Evidence and Blood Trail. He was married to Judith Sheindlin
Judith Sheindlin
Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, is an American lawyer, judge, television personality, and author. Since 1996, Sheindlin has presided over her own syndicated courtroom show, Judge Judy, and is well known for her no-nonsense legal style and powerful personality, sharpness, and quick...
, better known as Judge Judy
Judge Judy
Judge Judy is an American court show featuring former family court judge Judith Sheindlin arbitrating over small claims cases in small claims court...
. They married in 1977. It was a second marriage for both Judy and Jerry. They were later divorced in 1990 and remarried in 1991. Between them they have five children - Gregory, Jamie, Adam, Jonothan and Nicole - and 11 grandchildren.
During his tenure on The People's Court, his on-bench demeanor was somewhat less stern than that of his wife. He displayed more humor and was straightforward, often registering mock indignation whenever litigants referred to him (as they sometimes did) as "Judge Judy's husband."