Judge Judy

Judge Judy
Full US syndication, November 1997

Robert Williams v’s John Lydon.

Only in America folks. Drummer Robert Williams decides to take John Lydon to the small claims court, suing for $5,000 in unpaid fees and civil battery (a charge previously dismissed by the Police).

Enter the ‘peoples court’ style TV show ‘Judge Judy’ who on hearing of the action decides to approach both parties. To cut a long story short, not unsurprisingly (after listening to Williams) Judge Judy rules in Lydon’s favour; but not before sternly admonishing him for speaking out of turn and disrupting the proceedings. Read the official Virgin Records Press release for full info on the case.

“Now I’m going to get on with my life. We’re going after the real killers… !”