Tribunal Justice: Judges Reveal How They Spot Liars in the Courtroom

Created: JANUARY 27, 2025

The judges of the new streaming series "Tribunal Justice" have honed their skills in detecting deception over years of courtroom experience. Now, they're sharing some of their insights into how they identify when someone isn't being entirely truthful.

Streaming on Amazon Freevee, "Tribunal Justice" features judges Patricia DiMango, Tanya Acker, and Adam Levy, each with extensive legal backgrounds. DiMango served on the New York State Supreme Court, Acker as a Temporary Judge in Los Angeles County, and Levy as a district attorney in Putnam County, New York. Levy also happens to be the son of the iconic Judge Judy Sheindlin, who is a creator of the new series.

Judges Patricia DiMango, Tanya Acker, and Adam Levy of 'Tribunal Justice'

Judge DiMango emphasizes her keen observation skills, noting that she analyzes behavior both inside and outside the courtroom. She focuses on subtle cues like eye movement, smiles, hesitations, and body language to assess credibility.

Judge Patricia DiMango

Judge Acker acknowledges the existence of skilled deceivers but points out that the legal system has safeguards beyond gut feelings. She highlights the importance of objective evidence and legal standards in determining truthfulness. However, she admits that some individuals are simply poor liars, making their deception readily apparent, particularly when their stories change under scrutiny from the three judges.

Judge Tanya Acker

Judge Levy credits his New York upbringing for his ability to detect dishonesty. He explains that evasive language, circular reasoning, and inconsistencies with objective evidence are key indicators of deception. He emphasizes his direct approach in confronting those he believes are not being truthful, a trait he attributes to his family background and courtroom experience.

Judge Adam Levy

"Tribunal Justice" offers viewers a glimpse into the process of legal decision-making, highlighting the judges' expertise in discerning truth from falsehood.

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