What Crime Did Judge Mathis Commit?

Popular TV court show arbitrator Greg “Judge” Mathis had been arrested and sentenced to jail for illegally possession of firearms.

Mathis was just 17 years old at the time, and belonged to a street gang in Detroit.

Who Is Greg (Judge) Mathis?

Greg Mathis, also known as Judge Mathis, is a former Michigan Court judge, TV court show arbitrator, author, TV producer and presenter.

Born on April 5, 1960, in Michigan, United States, Mathis attended Eastern Michigan University and the University of Detroit.

Mathis is best known for hosting the syndicated reality courtroom show, Judge Mathis, since 1999.

The show has won the NAACP Image Award and Daytime Emmy awards.

Mathis is regarded as the longest serving African American court show judge, and “the second longest-serving TV arbitrator ever.”

In 2022, Mathis launched a reality TV show on E! and tagged it Mathis Family Matters.

Also in 2022, Mathis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Aside from his work in the media, Mathis is a motivational speaker, a philanthropist and author.

Some of his written works include Been there, Done that; and Inner City Miracle, a memoir.