Here Come
Da Judge

SUZANNE CHESSLER

Special to The Jewish News

T

he long-running TV series
"The People's Court" has
introduced a new judge this
season — former New York
Mayor Ed Koch.
Real-life small claims cases are pre-
sented in an interactive format, which
updates the program from its 1981-93
version. Audience members at the tap-
ings can express themselves on camera,
while TV viewers can access the show's
Web site (www.peoplescourt.com ).
Seen on WXYZ (Channel 7)
between 11 a.m. and noon weekdays,
the program includes cases that run

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the gamut from families in dispute to
dissatisfied customers suing businesses ,- -\
Litigants must agree in advance that
Koch's decisions will be final and
binding.
Koch, 72, enters the courtroom
with experience as a practicing lawyer,
city councilman and United States
congressman. During his 12 years as
mayor, he appointed 140 judges and
created the first merit selection system
for criminal and family court judges ir—/
New York City.
With "The People's Court" part of
his routine since October, Koch spoke
with the JN about his professional and
personal outlook:

Q: What do you think "The

