Igniting A Lawsuit

The plaintiff claims she took care of the defendant’s child overnight, and that the child deliberately set her couch on fire - and it allegedly wasn’t the first time it’s happened. She is suing for damages. The defendant states the plaintiff was supposed to be babysitting his daughter, as that’s what she was getting paid for. He believes she wasn’t properly supervising his daughter.
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[@idontgetpaidenoughforthis]

She gon do it again

[@piglette0928]

“Kids do these things” uh , no they do not 😒

[@Indyluvsme23]

Where the videos 😭

[@bluelee1665]

And I wope. That AZZ. Again 👍

[@Audrey-fu7bi]

Yeah, she will and it may kill people next time. Father needs to do something, for real.

[@cha-ronfaheemtaylor4556]

Your right !

[@ditavoncheese1680]

If that girl doesn't get SERIOUS help, she will be in and out of prison her ENTIRE life.

[@MrMaddox57]

or DEAD

[@mangoyacho]

You are right, I wonder where the girl's mother is?

[@NAlexi]

The Father is not helping this child. His behaviour was so poor. I wonder why she was not left outside until her time came to testify....this case really broke my heart 😞

[@michelletort2289]

I agree with you 100 %, I was thinking the same thing while I was watching the video, the father lied about his doughter is seeing a psychologist!!..

[@RooseveltAliWashingtonX]

Maybe she'll start a KZbin channel, and it'll be lit!

[@MrTMONEY7919]

The behavior of both the child and the father is down right disrespectful

[@rmills807]

Neither one of them will take the blame for the fire.

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

@@rmills807 Exactly. Neither one wants to accept blame but the fact is they're both to be blamed; daughter for setting the flames, and father for not getting control of her and realizing there's a serious problem.

[@NONPOINT420]

Don't forget delusional.

[@brigittekiosis1897]

Tree.....apple

[@michelletort2289]

The child had guts to fake cry when the judge told her to sit down, I bet you the kid wasn't crying when she lit the house on fire!!

[@Kait2478]

Can we talk for a minute though about how amazing the plaintiff is? Seems like a single mom who's been raised sooooo right. So respectful, a woman of character.

[@Trich-nf2zf]

Yesss❤❤❤❤ and extremely beautiful

[@macmahon_matt]

The Plaintiff was very well spoken and the Defendant was so in his head and the Daughter was a major bad influence due to bad parenting.

[@zuleyka20ify]

The way the dad is acting is insane! This little girl needs help!

[@tiffanyjohnson7466]

I was thinking that same thing smh

[@1rage17]

He keeps repeating the same shit

[@peekaboots01]

I don't blame him. He's so overwhelmed. It must be hard to be a single Dad to a daughter particularly a freaking fire starter.

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

He literally said he is getting her intervention/therapy.. what else do u want him to do if the kid is a piromaniac..

[@gbajer7880]

Little girl needs prison ppl like that dont change

[@HoneyBeeLuv22]

He lost his chance at his blessing. You don’t come by people like the plaintiff often & you ruin it by not owning up to Paula’s bad behavior.

[@kenyettaready]

Yeah if he would've kept his cool, he would've only had to pay $350. But let this be an expensive lesson for him.

[@LOVE_ALL_AROUND]

Right on!

[@MrMaddox57]

the REAL issue here has nothing to do with money. When you set an entire living room on fire, which could have killed EVERYONE living there, and display HER attitude, the daughter's? the father squawks on and on and on, ignoring the real problem. His daughter, standing right next to him. We can talk all day about praying for her. That young woman needs serious help from the STATE.

[@Stokedhavok]

Nique Nique Exactly!

[@Stokedhavok]

Will March Well said! Metaphysical prayers will not cut it. Real physical and psychological work with the help of a therapist is needed here!

[@DeeluxyLife]

The Dad definitely should've told the plaintiff about his daughter's past with setting fires! She could've killed herself and 3 other innocent people.

[@jessicamcgaughey8551]

I agree, but sadly even social services is not obligated to divulge past dangerous behaviours to an adoptive family, or even to another child services branch in another area of a country, and this has led to abuse and even murder. They should be forced to divulge dangerous crucial information, and be setup to communicate with other branches properly.

[@DeeluxyLife]

@@BirdNerd52 agreed

[@jessicamcgaughey8551]

@@BirdNerd52 and would probably help if her mother was actually involved. They say she isn't involved, that likely doesn't help the poor girl.

[@cha-ronfaheemtaylor4556]

@@jessicamcgaughey8551 Always mention the state and county so people are not misled with information. This is not a universal practice.

[@jessicamcgaughey8551]

@@cha-ronfaheemtaylor4556 true enough, here in Canada they are not obligated to divulge past behaviour of those going to foster homes, or divulging it to other provinces to ensure other kids are safe.

[@tjbooker9948]

Paula is looking at the judge and fantasizing about how the courtroom looks in flames.

[@jenniferalston1635]

😂

[@misscriss80]

Wow😂😂😂

[@jamahra412]

I’m screaming😂

[@butyoucancallmesam]

I would bet money that Paula is a bully.

[@klove7365]

Yes I agree

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

If she's not, she will be. Her dad just keeps bailing her out instead of helping her see that what she's doing is wrong. Now, he COULD be trying to make up for the absentee mother. But he's gonna go broke trying to cover up his daughter's mistakes instead of making her take some responsibility for what she does.

[@niyahsmommy42]

I can believe that

[@daveybare]

Sad because she didn't start that way.

[@foreskinmcfat-nutsjr]

I don’t think so. Just that lonely weird kid with homicidal tendencies. Hope she got a good therapist

[@KH-pt6be]

The little girl needs alot of help, because she was starting to act like the father at the end.

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

Bingo. Let that father and daughter be in front of Judge Judy and they pull this same stunt. Judge Marilyn was already pissed with the both of them, but they ain't seen anything if they saw Judge Judy. Hopefully if the girl's mom is in the picture she get her hands dirty and reins her in immediately, be it therapy or anything else.

[@alyssag.5758]

She is emotionally damaged. Probably because her mother bounced. Maybe she feels abandoned.

[@EnubeeStyle]

Age is clearly not an indication of maturity 🤦

[@305grant8]

Lucky it wasn't judge mathis

[@anomylus]

@@alyssag.5758 yes she is damaged and hurt

[@ggaona11]

I can’t believe the dad said, “I was going out of my way to help her fix up her home” WHAT?! Your daughter set that poor woman’s living room on fire 🔥

[@LeeoGoneWild]

In the middle of the night with her other kid in the home…. Disturbing

[@carolynrussell5049]

And when were you going to start helping she needed her place back to

[@carolynrussell5049]

He wasn't doing shit but paying his bills now work on getting your daughter some before she burn you up!

[@sudhakhristmukti1930]

What a miserable cunning abusive man!

[@kobe51]

These guys are a mess. Just being a single father is not a big deal. Being a GOOD parent is honorable.

[@Nameless_mixes]

Did that man really just ask why a woman watching his child was asleep at 1am? What is she supposed to do? Stare at the child all night and never sleep again? 🤦‍♂️

[@LoveableNiki]

He's an idiot.

[@zoradaughter]

The lady said she’d STILL offered to watch the child after she set her couch on fire? Girl, stop! ✋🏽 That’s just foolish!

[@yumiloomerstorytime.4830]

Foolish and just plain irresponsible as a mother. We don't help others if it can bring harm to our own babies.

[@Crzyangelgirl]

It’s sad but true. Plus the plaintiff has 2 young kids too. They deserve to be safe. She can’t watch Paula again :/

[@kirsten9277]

Foolish but she has a good heart. She's trying to be a good person for this man doing it alone.

[@dsubunny]

She is trying to help and the little girl needs a mother and she don’t want to abandon her like her mother did

[@idiaakanbi3713]

I think she just said that because at the end when she was asked she said “Nah, would you?”

[@lacymacdougall9660]

When a child sets things on fire they are trying to tell everyone how they feel, how ANGRY they are. This little girl is just a reflection of the out of control anger in her father. Even at the end she said what she learned is that the plaintiff is a liar which is just her parroting her father. If he took responsibility, his daughter would. But he's not, so she's not.

[@shootingcomet082]

In all fairness, from what I heard, it sounds like the father having custody of her is a new thing. She previously lived solely with her mother, who was maybe doing drugs, and the daughter was setting things on fire before her father was a part of her life. This behavior probably has just as much to do with the mom and the things she did, as it does with the father's actions.

[@lacymacdougall9660]

Yes absolutely. Even more so from the mother if that's who she lived with primarily.

[@ChroniclesofaRunawayBride]

Before we play therapists, know that every situation is different. As a child, I liked lighting things on fire. I would do it in the sink so I could put it out. I wasn't angry; just intrigued. I grew out of it when I accidentally burned my grandmother's countertop. I saw grew, but really was just scared to do it again!

[@lacymacdougall9660]

You're right, every situation is different. But in this case, that's why she was doing it.

[@shootingcomet082]

@@ChroniclesofaRunawayBride That's the difference, for you the fire got out of hand, you got scared, and stopped lighting fires. This girl has lit fires before this incident that got out of hand, yet it didn't scare her into stopping.

[@sue9587]

Didn’t seem like Paula learned the right lesson in court today - At the end Paula said: “I learned that she lied & I don’t want to come to court no more” 🙄

[@kadeemjoseph8138]

I know this is a serious situation but i was dying of laughter when she said that

[@alexia0103]

😂😂😂

[@money4lifetd7td]

She'll definitely be in court again

[@kmack5647]

@@Bangtanlicious-ev3sn it's the father, he's not setting the right example. She'll only get worse if he doesn't get his self together

[@gameshowguy2000]

Well, as I said before, Doug should've asked her about proper courtroom behavior.

[@CrazyDealsandSteals]

As a licensed professional, let me say, this is sociopathic behavior this little girl is showing. Kids playing with fire for “fun” = sociopathic behavior. This is terrifying.

[@idek1433]

You don't need to be licensed to know the socio checklist lmfao 😅I just hope people with pets keep an eye on them 😅

[@sharity3289]

I said she was showing signs of sociopathy too! Nice to know a licensed professional came to the same conclusion that I did!

[@Sera-Marie]

Oh dear, She did not learn anything other than how to be angry with someone she wronged. That girl has some serious problems!

[@michaeldelyjah5696]

Sounds like she's going to be a good American. She has a future in politics.

[@CShannon1991]

She’s a DEMON!! A YOUNG SATAN’S ADVOCATE!!!!

[@lyndiablack9098]

@@NONPOINT420 Who are you to judge? Primates, you say? Why do white children, kill their entire families?

[@mimiy2sesi]

@@NONPOINT420 You are absolutely disgusting and obviously soulless and if anyone was raised by primates, it's you.

[@ukbusiness8811]

Lyndia Black don’t address the jackass

[@lonnabunny8820]

Did this man say “I’m going out of my way to help her fix her apartment” sir this is damage that your child caused! You’re not going “out of your way” this is and should be well within your way smh he’s a major problem in that little girls life

[@mb4342]

I know!!! I couldn't believe he said that.🙄

[@steves6756]

That one set me off too! I was thinking dude, your daughter destroyed her home, giving her money to fix it isn't charity. You ain't Unicef!!!!

[@cherubcherrycola2382]

That made me so angry!! And he said it twice!!

[@Smokey797]

Facts

[@elvickRULES]

The audacity of that man. That poor kid. Her eyes look soulless, I wonder where she is today because she has major problems and I doubt the dad is equipped to fix any of them. He can’t even be quiet for 2 seconds in a court room and he screamed “liar liar” and the daughter picked it up. Makes me wonder if he burns things himself and that’s where she got it from. She imitated him and gets more irritated as he does.

[@ritachip5759]

Sir! Sir! Normal kids do not set stuff on fire! He making too many excuses!

[@dragames]

Normal kids play with matches, Normal kids don't set multiple things on fire and try to kill people and lie about "Deodorant".

[@cindylemons9677]

Lots of kids play with fire out of curiosity; it's just usually once or twice.

[@anhenry2998]

@@cindylemons9677 I don’t know any kids nor did myself or my siblings ever play with fire INSIDE. We had enough common sense to do that outside in an environment where it couldn’t kill people.

[@cindylemons9677]

@@anhenry2998 I did not indicate if playing inside or out. My youngest son did set some clothes on fire in his bedroom at about 5 or 6 years old. I think he tried to burn a string on a new shirt like he had seen his dad do. Kids do crazy stuff at times!!!

[@anhenry2998]

@@cindylemons9677 Yea I wouldn’t consider that playing with fire though. Shoot I’ve done that! I try to burn off a string then have to start doing the fire dance 🤣 only time I can ever remember playing with fire was when we had bonfires going and we would set sticks on fire and then wave them around and write on rocks with the burnt part. But only kids who are in the country with bonfires can do that. It really comes down to the parents. When you teach your kids about the damage and destruction fires can cause it should prevent any kid from playing with fire inside at the very least. If it’s a child that doesn’t listen to their parents i would just be sure to never have lighters or matches anywhere the kid can access. Just like this case, you can tell the dad was lacking in the parenting dept so it’s really more on him than it is the little girl.

[@critiqueculture]

This Father lost my respect when he said; why were you asleep at midnight? This lady is absolutely amazing for going above and beyond.

[@cheyennenicole2114]

I couldn’t agree more

[@kgrkid]

He’s neither a father nor a real man! Real men don’t let this happen, he’s fake!

This little girl is scary, she doesn't look remotely apologetic and her father is not taking this issue of fire as seriously as it should, this behaviour could manifest in other worse acts in the future if she doesn't get the right help and guidance asap😰

[@mooker217]

They both need help. Like seriously.

@@mooker217 That part!!!

[@Naadeneo]

Something is wrong, her eyes tell all. Maybe some type of abusive?

[@piglette0928]

Look at the little girl eyeing e plantiff when she’s talking

@@Naadeneo She just looks so remorseless, maybe it's neglect

[@Ash-rz1iz]

“She’s a kid, kids do these things” I sure as hell never fucking lit shit on fire when I was kid 🤣

[@gusnanney7213]

Or if we did, we got the shit beat out of us to NEVER, EVER do it again.

[@xxdiscoxxheaven1]

Maybe paper in the bathroom sink but definitely not furniture

[@chanicelock3151]

I definitely lit stuff on fire as a kid but never in someone's home or anywhere near where people were. I did however used to light tiny fires in the park by my house but I always carried water because fire scared me 🤦🏾‍♀️🤣

[@wynottgivemore9274]

As a kid ,and access to lighters \matches I kit lots of stuff on fire. Usually my toys,in the alley playing Army...I was a destructive kid took a hammer 🔨 to my toys as well. My parents weren't Rich and I wasn't spoiled by no means. I just liked realistic accidents and took steps to make my toys look smashed after an accident. When smash em crash em toys were the rage ,I had Tonka tuff as bullet's 🤪 yes I regret that I ruined so many things that would be worth big money now . I never started any house fires or fences...just my stuff. Now I am a fixer of thing's.

[@kentonyoung4160]

What you mean kids do these things? Kids do these things if experience bad situations from environment. Kids nowadays reach own decisions at very young age. Too much technology, for instance, where parents feel technology can teach them, so they ignore what they should be doing.

[@BloodNote]

"I sleep when she goes to sleep." That's very telling in itself he knows how dangerous his child is. How the hell is somebody else suppose to know this? SMDH "Kids do these things." Is the worst excuse. Most kids don't set things on fire time and time again. That child is going to kill someone. You can already tell she does NOT CARE at all. That "father" defends her actions. Never teaching her right from wrong.

[@jamicaparker3691]

Exactly

[@JAYYTV_Vids]

I wish my child would pull some shit like this I’d set that ass on fire, and I ain’t talking no lighter

[@BloodNote]

@@JAYYTV_Vids agreed. That right along with signing her into a mental institution to get round the clock care for a bit.

[@johnlamphier3515]

I used to work at a school for dangerous children, some of them were older. I had access to files. One 19 year old, beautiful, quiet, never a problem. Record said she starts fires, judge ordered her to the school when she tried to burn down a psychiatric ward.

[@BloodNote]

@username101 tba Stop his daughter is DANGEROUS. There's a difference in kids being kids and getting into normal things. So you stay awake to watch them. And this child being a known pyromaniac with no empathy on how it affects others.

[@allisonakafelixgirlfriend1298]

As soon as that little girl threw her hands up in the air at the judge I can see that she’s a psychopath smh this is not the end of her doing what she’s doing for sure

[@judymann6621]

That little girl is terrifying! Cold dead eyes. Needs intense evaluation. What happened to her that she's so angry.

[@cynthiapina8679]

judy mann absentee mother......if mom don’t care why should she and the dad pointing fingers at others doesn’t help and teaches her to not take responsibility for her action. I hope someone steps in before it’s too late.

[@904baybeecakes]

I noticed the same thing. Most likely she was abused as an infant which is why she has no regard for human life at 9 years old. Praying she gets real help because whatever they’re doing is not working

[@aquariangoddessam]

Unfortunately, I fear her mother is out there in them streets and on drugs. You can infer based on his implicit comment about the mother... He just didn't wanna say it out loud in front of the child.

[@jennywinter3025]

Shes going to be locked up if something does not change

[@biancaf.1361]

@@aquariangoddessam I agree. It's very sad.

[@jackiewelch85]

The plaintiff has a heart of gold. I feel bad for this little girl because she is troubled possibly due to the issues with the mother. I hope she gets the help she needs

[@MrMaddox57]

issues with dad, too. Setting the entire living room on fire? He is in denial of the real problem here. Everyone in the entire BUILDING could have died because of that!

[@onespeedlite]

She has a heart of gold, but a brain of mush. You don't let an arsonist come back to your house again after almost killing your whole family.

[@jessicasparkle]

you feel bad for the girl who was disrespectful the whole time to the judge and put on a baby voice barely audible to seem innocent? She's not innocent; she knows exactly what she's doing. And I can't even be fooled that her dad probably helped her practice.

[@cherubcherrycola2382]

@@jessicasparkle yes exactly. She is a creepy little girl. The manipulation has been no doubt happening for a long time now.

[@noirlily3413]

Defo!

[@hayleygolding4187]

The little girl worries me, dead eyes and no eye contact, plus total denial. She is definitely one to watch, if her father doesn't get a hold of this situation.

[@MrMaddox57]

the parents are also in total denial. I hate making judgements, I do....but is it possible she is becoming sociopathic?

[@MrMaddox57]

and I fear the dad is too far confused and too far in denial. The real problem is the child, and what she is WILTING into.

[@NAlexi]

Agreed, the Father's attitude was so disturbing as well. The little girl has his horrible attitude.

[@ThatBeeyatch]

Just said the same thing . She is already a liar and manipulator . If her parents don’t do something now I can predict her future .

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

The father is the problem. Passing that craziness down to his daughter.

[@paulesposito5856]

That child needs help so badly. Dad is not a good example .

[@babygroot81]

He may be lost and need help himself. We're human and no one is perfect.

[@boogster9526]

@@babygroot81prech bro

[@KKtv8153]

Apparently neither is the mom

[@AmeerLatif-o4v]

How can you forget the mom? He is a man. He cant be her mother too.

[@idek1433]

​@@AmeerLatif-o4v Ew and wrong. My brother and I didn't have either parent and we didn't set fires. It's not about who isn't there it's about who is. In this case it's a sub-par father with impulse and anger issues. Now she's got impulse and anger issues too. It's not very complicated.

[@tcurry1531]

Like father like daughter. He just taught her a horrible lesson.

[@heathernks8]

"What had happened was..um..I was looking for my deodorant..and um.."🙄 I was pleasantly surprised that JM stopped that and called her right out! The rest was just..wow.

[@Pbhtla]

Looking for her deodorant because she knew it was about to get hot in that house; sorry. Poor girl will never have a chance to get her mental health in check if her father makes excuses and blames her actions on other people.

[@Bee-hq1mk]

And then her whole little attitude changed when the judge leaned forward and asked if she knew the difference again. That slight eyeroll and the tone of her "yes" was enough for me.

[@sonyretroradiofan177]

@@Bee-hq1mk And that's what prompted her to throw her hands up

[@Jennifern717]

Who looks for deodorant at 1 and why? She was lying

[@OnlyMichaelJackson]

That girl is sinister, she knows that fire could kill people yet sets it anyway because she wants to "see what happens" wtf

[@oceaneo4603]

I think a part of her can't help it.

[@oceaneo4603]

@Essence Williams Wow !! I was actually wamdering how they were all doing. D With all due respect, do you have a link to give us ? To justify what youbhavw written ?

[@MelanineQueen98]

@Essence Williams i just fckin knew it

[@Sndyj457]

@Essence Williams stop spreading lies

[@Monika-bc3dq]

@Essence Williams while they do slightly resemble each other, the math ain't mathin. They said she's 8 and even if we ignore the fact that this was posted a year ago and assume it's a rerun, you can see by how the judge looks that it's one of the newer cases, not older than 3-4 years. Definitely not 9 years old. Judge didn't look like that 9 years ago.

[@brianabellamy1406]

The fact that the dad had to tell her to say she “don’t want come to court any more” speaks volume. Sad.

[@AJKoehler]

Right! All I kept thinking was “ANYMORE??? Has it landed you in court before??”

[@gameshowguy2000]

I think she said that by herself when asked by Doug.

[@indimusiq]

WOW! Notice how the daughter's disposition totally changed when the dad lost his composure. Children can be impressionable. When the judge asked where's the mother "She's doing her own thing!" Who thinks Paula actually goes to therapy? This case is sad on so many levels that's clear. If the "parents" don't start being proactive in parenting Paula could end up hurting herself, others or worse.

[@Mooe-cb6bv]

What is worst than hurting herself or others 🤣

[@melissajohnson817]

If she goes to therapy it’s Def court ordered otherwise Dad would not be interested. It’s mot helping her either.

[@miamyren]

If she goes to therapy I’m sure the father asks her about it every time and tells her the therapist is wrong. The father needs therapy most of all

[@miamyren]

@@Mooe-cb6bv killing others or herself. Obviously.

[@Mooe-cb6bv]

@@miamyren I was being sarcastic and I said the exact same thing you said😅

[@christinewilcox7080]

Dad's anger is totally misplaced, he is a hothead

[@CShannon1991]

He’s a deadbeat.

[@MaxRoc21]

it makes sense where the daughter got it.

[@eatmycooter6866]

@@CShannon1991 how is he a dead beat.. he’s standing next to his daughter now..

[@ButtonsCasey]

@@eatmycooter6866 A deadbeat as in not teaching his daughter how to act like a respectable human. Here's the definition of deadbeat an idle, feckless, or disreputable person.

[@taylormitchell1700]

@@eatmycooter6866 just cause he’s standing there doesn’t mean he’s not a dead beat he’s obviously teaching her how to be a piece of shit like him

[@drshondagarnerbrooks515]

We just going to overlook that Paula was told “no” before the fire started.

[@TanikaHenderson]

Nope I caught that. I also caught that he doesn’t go to bed until Paula is sleep.

[@MultiSassydee]

Exactly, the fire was retaliation.

[@kenyettaready]

So Dr Shonda, I feel like you could be a psychiatrist. If so, do you see this little girl being an inmate in the future? Cause I do. She's got serial killer tendencies and fire is gonna be her signature.

[@musickfreek]

That’s a great point doc!!

[@shai9256]

😳 I didn’t even put that together ! She probably just wanted to ruin the couch but it ended up bigger then she was expecting . Smh

[@facedownchuck]

I have a feeling that little girl is going to see many courtrooms in her lifetime.

[@TheCarines1]

This child needs help. Even the fire department yelled at her as if they've seen her before. They probably have! Kudos to the plaintiff for her demeanor and for trying to help them out.

[@sonyretroradiofan177]

How did they know it was her who started the fire?

[@Mrs.buildingblackwealth]

@@sonyretroradiofan177 the fire department asked who was in the living room. The plaintiff then told the fire fighters it was the little girl

[@anihyatiara7195]

If they seen her before they would've said tht 😂yea they yelled but y'all reach man shut uppp

[@BeKind2AllKinds]

Yelling at a troubled child is not a noble way to behave.

[@JustinDAMusic]

The fire dept was wrong for yelling at her.

[@rckkeller9437]

If this isn’t a “ Law and Order” episode I don’t know what is.

[@cmbsr4851]

It really is because Det. Brought a lil girl in her home and she started a fire at night 😬

[@traciegrant]

The plaintiff's hair and makeup are immaculate.

[@dg1593]

@@traciegrant makeup, yes. That wig isn't sitting right with me.

[@ezrider1205]

this SHOW is scripted ... Judge PHILlis asks questions just like Sally Jessy

[@msp.5159]

@@ezrider1205 Oh ffs where the hell did you come up with that assumption...??? Judge Milian is a fabulous no-nonsense judge who's rulings are all according to the law.

[@valeriedavis2466]

He's raising a demon child and she gets it from him...they both need help!!!!! this will not be the last time she sets something on fire. God please don't let her kill anyone.

[@andrejamal5438]

Case 39

[@0T772]

@@andrejamal5438 Ugh I hate that movie, scares the crap out of me!!! 😅😂😅

[@andrejamal5438]

Cyoongi2018 lmao wasn’t that bad.

[@Nikolewashere]

@@andrejamal5438 facts!!!

[@mehvishqadri4240]

I can’t believe when Paula was asked at the end of the trial “what did you learn from this?”, she replied “she is a liar!”, rather then saying, “I shouldn’t start fires” …😳

[@peacefult2491]

I said the same thing to my husband !

[@Beth-sn9ip]

Umm, and to the follow-up question did she learn about not lighting fires, she said yes

[@vrandall30]

Have fun living in court rooms, Dad

[@CShannon1991]

Don’t forget PRISONS too. Both of them.

[@Mbheather88]

Yep!

[@indigo_luna750]

Yes she needs help

[@foxwithtubesox1075]

"Kids do these things." Ah, yes. That brings back memories of the good ol' days: riding bikes, drinking water out of a garden hose, playing Mario Kart with my friends, and then waiting for 1:00 AM to roll around, so we could commit arson.

[@Existing_Deen]

My mom and dad would’ve whipped my ass day in day out if I ever do that. I couldn’t even come with attitude or throw up hands when they were talking to me. She doing this from early so it needs to be nipped in the bud before she gets even worse

[@fairyfarting]

the memories😍😍

[@AK19909]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AK19909]

Best comment!!! 🏆🥇

[@1rage17]

I didn’t even know those long lighters even existed at 9 years old. I didn’t even know what smoking was until I was 11.

[@FenderTele]

At the 20 minute mark chills went up my spine the way her features changed . In a second she aged decades and the words life without parole came to mind

[@nieceyfaye1194]

Notice how this man stated that he goes to bed after she does giving an indication that he's probably afraid of her too. This man has the audacity to stand in in that courtroom and perform. He needs some kind of child protective services in his life because because if he doesn't get that little girl some kind of help will kill somebody and that's scary because she has no remorse for what she did.

[@aprilmorris4588]

If something isn't done fast, I'm truly afraid for the plaintiff and her child. I took note of how that child replied to what she learned - to avoid court. That is one truly dangerous little girl. I'm worried about exactly the same thing the judge said about her killing someone because that's one rage-filled bomb waiting to go off.

[@ThePrimeMinisterOfTheBlock]

She's got that whole psychopath staring into space thing down pat

[@marysutton434]

@Nathan Scott True. 😳

[@Monika-bc3dq]

There's an obvious issue with her and he's not treating it seriously, but... Do you go to sleep before your kids if you have any? She's 9, not for example 15. We have a 6 and 11 year old and we also go to sleep when they are already asleep, doesn't mean we're scared of them...

[@nieceyfaye1194]

I go to bed when I'm tired whether or not my kids go to bed or not. I think he knows what his daughter is capable of doing and he is not getting the services she needs.

[@RubyCallicoat]

That woman is so graceful and forgiving. I feel bad this happened to her when she clearly loves that child.

[@SwordHMX]

Perhaps Paula would be better off if she was taken from her parents and given to the plaintiff.

[@wileecoyote5749]

01:58 "black father taking care of his kid" Chris Rock: "You're suppose to take care of your kid"

[@cwstewartjr1973]

Exactly

[@gingerlove9085]

well its not often u see that soo

[@jenespears3140]

Right

[@gingerlove9085]

@Mdb lol woman get credit for going above and beyond. for someone to carry a child for nine months is a crazy and dangerous thing to do

[@Lazybear7788]

Crack rock Chris

[@lorielhassani]

Wow. The little girl walks out with the lesson that the woman who has been wronged is a liar. SMH. What an awful thing. I honestly feel like social services need to intervene here

[@Toufani1]

Plaintiff: please move out of that building if you can. Or take precautions for your safety. Defendant looks very unstable.

[@marysutton434]

I agree.

[@jennief7114]

I thought the same thing. I would be very scared of that little girl, it is something like out of a bad lifetime movie!

[@Jamarcy]

Paula got issues and a bad attitude for her age . Lifetime therapy

[@honeyfranklin5435]

I know this situation very well. My son has set my bath towels on fire, my blanket, toilet paper and several things. I've kept the lighters and matches put up. He would always find something. NOW, he's 24, and thank the lord, he turned that into good. He is now a Wildland firefighter, he loves his job, and I'm so glad he's doing a good deed instead of burning things to the ground!! I took responsibility for my son, this dude is making excuses for this kid!!!

[@mssweethaki5613]

Omg my brother was the same way as a kid now he is a fire fighter. My mom made him be a junior volunteer fire fighter and he was educated on safety. This Dad has to calm down.

[@mirandataylor6385]

Aww, I love that he’s a firefighter now! What a great story

[@TrulyUnbothered]

Good job mom!!!

[@gameshowguy2000]

So instead of lighting fires, he's extinguishing them now.

[@izzie999]

I'm super glad this worked for your son! But it's more commonly a worrisome thing when people who have played with fire become firefighters. Most arsonists are also firefighters; there are an overwhelming amount of articles and studies on the subject - interesting to read! www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.3563183

[@Copanina]

If they live in the same building...I would be terrified living there. Knowing that a fire could errupt.

[@naer-g437]

She needs help! Don't ignore it.

[@marysutton434]

You're right.

[@ayefo7800]

You can see that the dad is overwhelmed by his daughters mental health issues. He's a single dad and he's trying. Having said that, he really needs to check himself because his daughter did something wrong and there are consequences for these actions. I hope she gets the help she needs.

[@deannadhunter]

I'm sorry but he's not trying. He set a horrible example for his daughter. She mimics everything her dad does, from throwing her hands up, being disrespectful to the judge, attempting to interrupt and then saying the plaintiff is a liar. She's going to end up killing someone if a 3rd party doesn't step in.

[@Bakaferret]

@@deannadhunter Yup, agreed. It was very telling that at the end, the daughter responded to the question "What did you learn?" with "She's a liar and I don't want to go to court anymore." The father should have IMMEDIATELY corrected her, but instead he's huffing and puffing in the background repeating how the plaintiff is a liar. They both show a pattern of clinging to any excuse to avoid responsibility. Even if the plaintiff WAS lying, that doesn't excuse your daughter's actions. "Has your daughter done this before? "Yeah but it was like three years ago." "Did she light the fire?" "Yeah but the plaintiff should have been watching her." "While she was asleep?" "She shouldn't have gone to sleep until my daughter was asleep." "Did you agree to pay?" "Yeah but the plaintiff's father yelled at me and I didn't like that". Never just her fault!

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

@@Bakaferret Note the pattern...yeah but, yeah but, yeah but. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@nannynewsviews542]

He is trying and he needs to try harder. He is upset, and at the wrong person. This lady did nothing wrong

[@karekon]

@@nannynewsviews542 Its even worse than that, he painted himself as a victim, complaining that "I helped her!" as if he gave her money to help her with paying off her car or something! Like wtf his daughter set her couch on fire and he does the "I HELPED HER OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF MY HEART" shtick?

[@thesaltycarpenter5245]

That plaintiff is such a beautiful person. It’s amazing to see such forgiveness and heartfelt caring.

[@sweetrose_5]

Only thing worst than being wrong.. Is being Wrong & LOUD 😩

[@Father_of_Death]

Paula: (puts hands up in anger) Judge Milian: So you've chosen death?

[@amakalorraine6213]

So you’re blaming this woman for leaving a lighter out and you didn’t even tell her that this little girl has issues with setting things on fire and now this little girl must act innocent know you need to deal with your trial is set things on fire and give her consequences or help

[@starmanda88]

EXACTLY!!! This girl is a serious problem. How do you not tell the person you’ve asked to watch her about it??!

[@dramanot]

She's the adult so yes she's partly the blame she was suppose to be watching her. If she was this wouldn't have happened.

[@Grovel007]

Mr Henderson a kid starting fires is not normal behavior. He should have warned anyone who was going to be watching her.

[@mylifewithanimals]

@@dramanot You should open up a 24/7 babysitting business! You never sleep!

[@jacquelynclark3782]

Mr Henderson Hell, it was 1:00 in the morning when her fast mean ass should have been sleep. What was the woman supposed to do, watch her while she was sleeping?? And this fool telling the judge “hold on, hold on, mutha f*** please

[@shereec296]

Damn, the father blames the good neighbor that tried to help him out with his homemade arsonist of a daughter? Some people make me sick 🙄

[@savvycrafter8518]

That kid had absolutely NO REMORSE

[@lindafreeman5508]

Yip because even at the end for the interview instead of apologizing she bout there saying the lady is a liar and never come to court Baby your ass will be in court if you ever set another fire.......that lady could have brought criminal charges and she didn't

[@tierrashanice6299]

1. A mother who's "doing her own thing" 2. A father with a temper and mindset of a toddler (possibly might have done drugs based on his behavior) 3. Daughter that starts fires That poor girl never had a chance 😓

[@amalmoallin]

She still has plenty of time may God protect her and guide . Am so sad poor girl

[@errolwilsonvillep6774]

@@amalmoallin In JESUS CHRIST NAME AMEN

[@amalmoallin]

@@errolwilsonvillep6774 yes Amin may God let it be

[@Jett007-z1b]

Poor girl

[@WeezyJeffersonYo]

She's 9. There's always a chance. Also, making an assumption that the dad was on drugs is presumptuous. He just looks like he's in his 50s and likely has grown kids. He's probably tired.

[@milesandemilyrock]

Paula couldn't even pretend to be well behaved for 20 minute duration of this case.

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

She got that from dad. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@cha-ronfaheemtaylor4556]

hahahaha so true ! Even the little girl out lasted him.

[@niyahsmommy42]

Sure didn't smh

[@kbrowne7]

Lmaoooo it’s true! She started off acting polite but that went out the window quickly.

[@steves6756]

She started the case by staring down the plaintiff. Respect, accountability, honesty, humility, are all lessons Dad can't teach because Dad doesn't display any of those characteristics himself.

[@nicolecollins3274]

I would move to another building if I were the plaintiff. As long as the defendant's live in her building there is a risk of another fire .

[@kittyfan]

AN 8 yr old setting a couch on fire? That's a bit more than kids doing dumb things.

[@TreeABaby1]

If I had to guess, her mom is on some substance and probably was at the time of conception. Sad case.

[@rebeccamaysmartin8065]

🙏

[@davidswick8571]

I understand why you would say that, but it actually seems more to be stemming from a lack of attention and her father making excuses for her bad behavior. With the mother not in the picture at all, I would not be surprised if the mother is dead.

[@KrazyVideoChick]

I don't think substance abuse creates arsonist. I will need data to accept that comment.

[@Acosya2]

This is a terrible habit for her to have! She could have killed everyone! This is precursor to something deviant. I'm not saying she's crazy, I'm saying this is super dangerous!

[@Astred1213]

I agree. Almost every child does it once. And the fear and punishment are usually enough to curb that. But its the ones that do it repeatedly that you need to worry about. (I know a child like this. I believe when he is on his on he will be a serial killer. ) The child needs help. The father just needs to understand it is a problem. Because you can tell just how much he loves that child.

[@lisaparrey1343]

@@Astred1213 I don't agree, neither of my children ever lit a fire, nor did my nieces, nor did my brother or I when we were young. Out of all my friends growing up, I know of one case and it never happened again. She was just someone I knew from visiting my Grandmother. None of my school friends or those that lived near me did it.

[@harlielynn76]

Thanks for not saying she's a whole lot of other ugly things like some of these other people have said, like saying she needs jail. Jail is not the answer. We have no idea what she's going or have been through when she was with her mother. I hope she hasn't been touched or raped by anyone and that's the reason for her starting fire's.

[@876me7]

Every kid does not do this. Wtf are you talking about?

[@harlielynn76]

@th1smomentisfate jail is not the answer for everyone.

[@a.konadu4010]

Theres a lot more going on with this child. Its heartbreaking 😞 Rejection from her mom...maybe

[@jcchristopher1417]

@Affie Kon Completely agree. She needs help and dad is in over his head. Hopefully he and she gets that help soon. So sad...

[@jones6433]

Crying out

[@rickybojangles162]

Crying out for help so she sets fire to things? Nah, that's a sign of a psychopath.

[@HighMaintenanceMinimalist]

Unlikely because she was lighting fires when she was still in her mother's care.

[@1rage17]

@@rickybojangles162 yes. People do stuff like that as cries for help too. It’s probably curiosity and boredom in this child’s case. But this is why children cut their wrists, harm themselves, harm others, set fires, scream, yell, make messes. These are all signs that they want help.

[@andra2377]

Strange how the "baddest" kids turn into a squeaky little mouse when they get asked questions.

[@heathergrowe1952]

Manipulative…..

[@amo3244]

Wow! Get that Lil girl evaluated IMMEDIATELY!! She's headed down a very destructive path. She hasn't learned a thing!

[@reret8556]

Smh. I have a feeling the daughter will do it again! He & his daughter is disrespectful 🤦🏾 she gets it honestly!

[@allwomn1]

People should slam their doors when they see this father and daughter coming because he won't accept responsibility and didn't learn one thing, just that everyone else is a liar.

[@allwomn1]

Sorry lol she didn't learn one thing

[@johnathanpatrick6118]

@@allwomn1 I think the judge knows too. She ain't learned anything.

[@PrettiOnePanda]

I feel like both the father and daughter are both unhinged

[@snake991231]

The father is completely out of control! This is disturbing to watch & that little girl doesn’t have a chance 😞

[@Lenape_Lady]

Uhm. CPS needs to go get that kid. Something is VERY VERY WRONG with her.

[@kammiedi7941]

No that little pyro need Jesus! Aint no CPS gon help evil is just evil PERIOD!

[@jessicamcgaughey8551]

@@kammiedi7941 while I don't disagree. Not having Jesus don't make someone evil or do things like this either.

[@andrejamal5438]

Hell nah!!! CPS better leave that one alone.

[@Jean0987654321]

@@kammiedi7941 she needs both

[@tjmills4051]

CPS may not fully understand her issues or place her with a family who doesn’t fully understand them either... There can definitely be a break down of communication between CPS and families where the child is placed. This is a rough situation I feel for the people involved.

[@latoyawhyte5502]

My God, I'm sorry for that little girl, he's raising her the wrong way, he's making her lie and not learn to take responsibility for her actions. I pray she gets help and he needs help too.

[@solidice242]

They do both need help

[@Cubanflowers]

hi.. really from this11 second show.. edited to the height of kilimanjaro???..and with a judge.. that wouldn't allow him to show his evidence... text messages?? . fyi.. that father and his baby are doing great... she is now in high school.. be blessed

[@syw9882]

He says he was going out of his way???😂😂😂 no sir, when it’s your responsibility, it’s not “going out of your way” 🙄

[@cassieleonard1433]

I know there’s a lot to be said about this case but the plaintiff is so pretty! ☺️

[@Naadeneo]

Her outfit is really nice too

[@LC-se8pw]

Right!? So damn pretty 😍

[@dreams2dream627]

Yes!

[@zoeelauren4649]

Stunning.... I mean the whole package, demeanor and all!

[@Jesus2theglory]

When I got through with her she would’ve never lit another fire again!

[@jmeA86]

"Kids do these things".... no! Most children do NOT set things on fire to "see what happens"! This is a serious problem and if the father doesn't take it more serious it's just going to get worse

[@MrMaddox57]

he is so far IN DENIAL of the REAL problem. It is so sad. She is going FULL ON criminal and perhaps sociopath and the two parents are STILL too busy fighting with one another. Until another fire or worse is started. And it is TOO LATE this time!

[@kj2540]

Agree

[@pinkbombshellcasing2672]

Right?! I used to play with fire when I was a kid, I dunno why, because it looked pretty probably. But I was also being abused. I hope the little girl isn’t being abused by anyone :/ Either way, her attitude at age 8 is very concerning… she has no fear or remorse, a lot of which I had.

[@cha-ronfaheemtaylor4556]

Why does he think he's doing the Plaintiff a favor? He says "I was going out my way to help her fix her home". What an outrageous concept !

[@Jennifern717]

I just watched this case on tv. Child services need to remove her from that home and place her in a mental health facility for evaluation and treatment. She is a threat to herself and others.

[@rmills807]

I would like to see this case on Judge Judy. about the fire. Father seems to be a hothead, daughter,s a firebug.

[@ketennievaughn2317]

Judge Judy would have had that little girl crying .And shut that father down

[@lisaparrey1343]

@@ketennievaughn2317 at the very minimum

[@ashadesuza4237]

Me too!! JJ would have dragged that nasty father!

[@sonyretroradiofan177]

So would've "Scary" Judge Mary from Macomb County Michigan She would've tore both Paul & Paula to shreds

[@sonyretroradiofan177]

That judge can sometimes be scary when she's found someone guilty

[@SmokeN.Mirrors]

This child needs more than a 5 minute lecture from the judge. This beautiful little girl NEEDS psychological intervention IMMEDIATELY.

[@ebbss4]

All I can do is pray for this child. I’m speechless honestly.

[@originaleverythingelseisca5977]

ME TO

[@MommywithaCause]

Exactly. Very sad…. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jasmineharris1049]

You can literally see how dark the daughters soul is just from what she said after the case. I hope they get her the help she needs because she's going to hurt someone if they don't. The plaintiff needs to stay as far away from them as possible.

[@armincagoodwin367]

Child is looking smug or hiding smile. By not taking responsibility for his daughter's actions, the father is basically condoning her attitude about this court procedure.

[@stacisjournaljourney7]

Praying for that little girl she's troubled...😢

[@undergrounddojokeyboardcag701]

I think a psychologist would help just a bit more than prayer.

@@undergrounddojokeyboardcag701 I think BOTH might be helpful.

[@fernandofffff]

@ No, just therapy.

[@kelliecraft9176]

@@fernandofffff 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m sorry, this statement got me

[@Franskie266]

She looks just like kayla Pratt, especially when she played the evil child on "The Parkers" lol

[@biancadoss11]

Yep yep lol 😆

[@bettymeigs8226]

Yesssss 😂😂😂😂☺️

[@valg5771]

Lol 😆

[@amandaramnarinex3]

LMFOAOO YESS

[@trishybug8830]

I just loooove the way the little girls’ behavior was upheld by her dad, especially at the end. She had the nerve to throw up her hands & then on their way out, she had the nerve to complain about everything BUT what SHE DID & the whole entire reason that they’re even there smh. I feel very sorry for a lot of kids & the “parenting” they’re receiving frfr. Lord bless her!

[@GodisMerciful-33]

This isn’t this little girl’s first time doing this. Setting fires for pleasure is a mental health disorder. The Father needs to seek help for her. She has no remorse and has some sociopath tendency. The Judge knows this as well!

[@KingNettii4422]

I thought I would never see another person with the same name as me…My name is ShaNetta🙂

[@chaycesmom1212]

The Plaintiff is so beautiful and well spoken!... I pray Paula gets the proper help she needs.

[@Ikhianosime]

Not going to lie, I just couldn't stop staring at her. Beautiful inside and out

[@johnnythao]

It's pretty obvious that the Defendant and his daughter are from an unstable and unfiltered background, and probably were raised in environments that were socially hostile.

[@Aceofwolves]

"i don't want to go to court anymore" Something tells me this is only the START of her court journey.....

[@vaneamorrell6640]

She said " I learned that she lied."

[@ahsiekli3004]

That part.

[@lilo4399]

Terrible situation..... terrifying, really because this is just a drop in the bucket. A large percentage of the population are bad seeds from the start. The human race is out of control!

[@marikboo]

I've lit stuff on fire as a child(paper etc), always with water near by. Some children will do that, but actually starting a fire is a little different. But as the father got more agitated the daughter started to mirror him. And that was a sad thing to see

[@JessicaJones-kl3kr]

Why are you looking for deodorant at 1am instead of sleeping? Lord. They need to get her help. Its going to get worse if they don't.

[@BreeJaxxs]

Oh lord this case gave me anxiety! I know people up north speak very bluntly but jeez! I think that this is the first episode that JM didn't yell at them for over talking her or being combative. I hope that lil girl gets serious treatment and doesn't hurt anyone. She needs supervision around kids, animals and things. Sheesh!

[@tiefia3799]

"I learned that she lied & I don't wanna come to court no more"... Dad was like nooooo, nooooo. She will be burning their place down next. Dad is on notice.

[@petersonanson4300]

Wait why he asked "why she sleep while his daughter was awake" ummm at 1am in the morning everyday is sleep

[@drshondagarnerbrooks515]

Wow did Paula say she learned that the plaintiff was a liar🤦🏽‍♀️

[@axeglobaledunetwork5877]

Was also surprised, Tht was one of the most ridiculous thing ever. She burnt someone's house and learnt tht the owner is a liar 🤥🤥 .. I'm worried about tht girl and father's rude attitude

[@camerynr8344]

she got that straight from her father 🙄 the plaintiff was respectful and genuinely a good woman. the defendant and his daughter need serious help.

[@jereni-solpoetry5994]

Yes and that she doesn't want to come back to court. She didn't say "I won't start fires ever again". Scary stuff man

[@mellvee]

That poor little girl needs immediate help, but her dad doesn't seem to be equipped to step up and handle her. The plaintiff is absolutely gorgeous, by the way, and seems to have a huge heart for the little girl, even after everything she went through at the hands of that little girl. Plaintiff is amazing and has the looks, bearing, heart and grace to be something great in this world. She seems like she'd be a fantastic mom and advocate for her children. Very impressive, even though she's relatively young.

[@VeryKinkyCurl]

Sadly, the father isn’t equipped to handle himself.

[@Ambelica]

You know you’re a good person when Doug calls you a nice lady

[@fitihab]

Exactly!!

[@meaganrgarrett]

I know thats right. Because Doug is savage. He will tell some one their a idoit to their face