INSANE DNA RESULTS ON PATERNITY COURT EVERYONE LOSES CONTROL!

I didn’t know what I was going to do. I didn’t tell some of my family members either cuz [music] I didn’t know what I was going to do. So, you were having issues and complications with my pregnancy. [music] >> We can stop playing victim though. >> So, I didn’t show you the papers. >> I got these papers. >> No, wait. I’m 26 years old. >> You should be addressing your mother. You should be addressing your mother. >> It’s about you and my mother because you

as a man, you >> I’m here. Where’s your mother? >> Responsible person, James. IF YOU FEEL LIKE I’M NOT YOUR DON’T DON’T KEEP coming in and out my life confusing me >> from his friends telling me that he said anything like that in that nature >> he doesn’t want to tell you anything those friends KEEP IT A BUCK AND TELL ME they see you walking with him outside so why would they tell me that he’s not saying that >> Jerome let me see that what picture did

you post and the reason I did bust the window out is because I was calling his phone about this picture calling his phone so it’s okay to bust a window >> phone and they’re answering the hanging up playing. Oh, be word you’re mad. So, yes, I was pregnant and I went to his house. >> Exhibit number two. >> Judge Lake begins the case of Carol Versus ting the stage for a dramatic showdown. Miss Carol is certain that Mr. Parr is the father of her three-year-old son, Dawson, and believes his denial has

shattered their family. She hopes today will be the day her doubts are silenced and their family can heal. Mr. Parr on the other hand insists he’s not the father and has been living with three years of painful uncertainty. >> Miss Carol, you say you are here to save your family. You are certain Mr. Parr is the biological father of your three-year-old son, Dawson. You say his denial has torn your [music] family apart, and you are here to put his doubts to rest. >> Miss Carol is adamant that Mr. Parr is

Dawson’s father, pointing to his striking resemblance to the child. She hopes that proving paternity will end their constant arguments and bring Mr. Parr back home. Mr. Parr counters that their rocky relationship and Carol’s delay in taking the DNA test have fueled his suspicions. He doesn’t see the resemblance and is frustrated. Eager for the truth to finally come out. >> Looks just like Dawson. We’ve been going through this for 3 years and [music] I just want some answers. I want to prove

to him that he is his father. He looks just like him. >> You don’t have a doubt. >> No, there’s no doubt. >> But you say there’s so much tension in your home. As the tension mounts, Miss Carol admits she made a mistake during a break in their relationship. She reveals that on a camping trip, she slept with another man, introducing a second potential father into the picture. This shocking revelation shifts the entire case, leaving the judge in the audience wondering which man is truly Dawson’s

father. >> A friend had text me and asked if I wanted to go on a camping trip with her and two other people. So, we went on a camping trip. We had some drinks, went on the lake. Um, we got back to the campsite. We had a few more drinks. One thing led to another and I hooked up with somebody else. We were not together. Um, we got back home. >> The timeline complicates further as Miss Carol recounts finding out she was pregnant just weeks after the camping trip. A pregnancy test confirmed her

status immediately. She argues that this quick result suggests she was already pregnant, pointing to Mr. Parr as the likely father. She clings to this evidence, dismissing the camping trip man as irrelevant to the situation. >> Couple weeks, I think it wasn’t long at all. So, it’s your testimony that there was a result on the test so quickly you [music] felt like you had been pregnant for a while. >> Yeah, I ended up going to the doctor right after I took the pregnancy test.

It like I don’t know, a couple days later, I made a doctor’s appointment and went to the doctor. >> But then, Miss Carol reveals a twist. While initial conception estimates pointed to the camping trip, a later ultrasound revealed Dawson was measuring further along, which shifted the conception window. Doctors revised the timeline, now indicating that Mr. Parr could be the father. Mr. Parr is shocked to hear this new information, underscoring the communication breakdown in their relationship.

>> And what was your reaction? >> My reaction at that point was I wasn’t really sure what to think. I knew about the camping trip. I just I didn’t know what [music] to think until they came back with the dates and they put those dates right on the whole weekend that she was on that camping trip. >> And then you said to yourself, I am not Dawson’s biological father. >> Yes, I did. Judge Lake is taken aback by Mr. Parr’s apparent lack of knowledge about the revised conception date. She

probes Miss Carol about why this crucial detail wasn’t shared during their numerous arguments. Her questioning cast doubt on Carol’s version of events, suggesting that perhaps important information was withheld, whether by intent or accident, complicating the case even further, >> or when I had conceived and that they changed it and said I was farther along because measuring. >> But you’re in a relationship where this paternity issue keeps rearing its ugly head. You testified to that, both of

you. How is it that somehow during these arguments, conversations, >> Miss Carol continues her testimony, explaining that the man from the camping trip showed no interest when she informed him of her pregnancy. Judge Lake observes the pain in Miss Carol’s eyes, recognizing the emotional turmoil of a mother caught between two men, both of whom have rejected her. This moment exposes the deep emotional conflict at play beyond just the question of paternity. >> So, he had no interest [music] in

Dawson. And I can see that when you talked about this man at the lake and the way he just said he just disappeared and the fact that Mr. Parr is denying at the end of the day you’re the mother. This is your baby. [music] I can see in your eyes this hurts you very much. >> To strengthen her case, Miss Carol recounts a medical scare where Dawson turned blue. The doctors asked if he had diabetes, a condition known to run in Mr. Parr’s family. She takes this as proof of Dawson’s connection to Mr.

Parr, while he quickly dismisses it, pointing out they know nothing about the other man’s medical history. This disagreement further highlights the way both parties interpret events to fit their own narrative. >> Dawson was in preschool and he had turned blue, his feet, his hands, his lips. So I immediately took him to the hospital. [music] They ran tests. They came back and asked me if anyone on my side of the family was diabetic and I told them [music] no, but I know Chris is diabetic. Diabetes runs in his side

of the family. >> In a shocking revelation, Mr. Par shares an incident where a member of Miss Carol’s own family supposedly told him at a gas station, “You don’t have to worry about it. It’s definitely the guy from the camping trip.” This revelation from a third party undermines Miss Carol’s unwavering belief in Mr. Parr paternity and raises questions about whether even those close to her have doubts about the truth. >> You also testified that the pregnancy

test was a huge deciding factor for you. Yes. that because the pregnancy test gave the results so quickly, you originally thought that Mr. Parr was Dawson’s biological father because you felt like I would have had to be pregnant for a while. >> Miss Carol passionately defends her position, describing how the pregnancy test showed two lines immediately. She argues that if the camping trip man were the father, it would have been too early for such a result. This is her cornerstone of scientific evidence, and

she believes this is irrefutable. Her emotional plea sets the stage for expert testimony that will either support or challenge her claim. >> Can you please escort Dr. Samantha Brown Parks into the courtroom? I want to ask her. >> Yes, your honor. >> Hi, Dr. Brown Parks. >> Hi there. How are you? >> Wonderful. Thank you so much for being with us today. We are hearing testimony about the paternity relating to uh Dawson, baby Dawson. And Carol has testified [music] to something

interesting. and so I want to hear from you. >> Dr. Brown Parks enters the courtroom to provide scientific clarity. She explains the role of the hormone beta hCG, showing through charts that a strong positive result typically occurs several weeks after implantation. Dr. Park’s testimony seems to support Miss Carol’s argument, suggesting that her pregnancy was indeed further along, which would imply Mr. Parr could be the father. This scientific validation gives Miss Carol a fleeting sense of hope.

>> It’s interesting. There is a great window to start in. [music] So before 2 to 3 weeks after implantation, you are more likely to [music] not see anything. Between 3 weeks to four weeks, you are more likely to get that nice big red line. And then after 4 weeks, it stays. >> Finally, the moment of truth arrives. Judge Lake reads the DNA result and the courtroom goes silent. Mr. Parr, you are not the father. She announces. Mr. Parr responds quietly. Didn’t think I was. The camera focuses on Miss Carol as her

world shatter. 3 years of certainty, arguments, and hope collapse in an instant. The court’s revelation has utterly demolished her reality, leaving the future of their family uncertain and broken. >> has been determined by this court. Mr. Parr, you are not the father. >> I’m sorry. You are not the father. >> I didn’t think I was. >> I know that’s not what you wanted to hear, Miss Carol. >> Judge Lake opens the case of Washington v. Steinhardt. A paternity battle that

has everyone on ed. Mr. Washington and his fianceé, Ms. Comr, are desperate to prove that he is not the father of Ms. Steinhard’s three-month-old daughter, Amaya. However, Ms. Steinhart is resolute in her belief that he is the father, claiming they were in a relationship. A heated courtroom showdown is clearly on the horizon with emotions running high on both sides. >> Mr. Washington, you say the defendant, Miss Steinhart, was a twight stand that went too far. And as a result, she’s

claiming you fathered her three-month-old daughter, Amaya, your fiance. Miss Culmer says your relationship is in turmoil because of Miss Steinhard, and you’re both desperate to prove you are not the father. >> The animosity in the courtroom erupts immediately. Ms. Culmer accuses Ms. Steinhard of trying to take her place, Snidly, claiming, “She wants to be me.” Ms. Steinhart retorts sharply, “Nobody wants your family. Nobody wants this man. The hostility is palpable, revealing that this isn’t just about

paternity, but a bitter feud between two women. Judge Lake braces herself for a tough task, trying to navigate the deep personal animosities that fuel the case. >> She wants nobody wants your family. >> First of all, >> nobody wants your family. Nobody wants this man. >> Call me every day when you was pregnant, knowing that I was pregnant with my child to talking about your child like I was going to even put my two cents IN YOUR CONVERSATION. >> YOU’RE the only one asking for a DNA

test. All right, lady. See you. Bye. >> Mr. Washington takes the floor to explain how things got so complicated. He recounts a fight with his fianceé, after which he moved in with a friend and met M. Steinhard. She claims he told her he wasn’t seeing anyone, leading her to believe that their connection was more serious than it actually was. The conflicting story set the tone for a case filled with misunderstanding, lies, and unclear intention. >> Mr. Washington, tell me how this

relationship started. Well, me and my me and my fiance got into a little disagreement and then we I went I was staying at a friend’s house and [music] I met Teresa over there. >> All right. >> He asked me if I was seeing anyone. I said no. I asked him the same question. Also, I said, “Are you see anyone?” >> Ms. Culmer, not content to stay silent, jumps in to correct Miss Steinhart’s. She makes it clear that her man only took M. Steinhart to the basement of his

family’s home, minimizing her significance in their complicated dynamic. This harsh remark attempts to downplay M. Steinhart’s role in the relationship, framing her as just another fling that didn’t matter. The emotional tension escalates as both women fight to claim ownership of the narrative. >> Let’s get it straight. The basement of his family’s house. >> The the family member keeps it real. They tell me the whole story. You was chilling in the basement. Don’t don’t

don’t try to make yourself feel relevant cuz you’re not. Okay. And so, MISS STEINHART, HOW DID YOU find out Mr. Washington had a girlfriend? The drama intensifies with the infamous ghosting story. Ms. Culmer describes walking in on the two of them together only for them to flee in panic. Ms. Steinhard denies the story, but the image of the couple running away like ghost becomes a defining moment in the case. It’s a scene that feels almost comical in its absurdity, capturing the chaotic streetle drama of this messy

love triangle. >> I asked him, I was like, “What’s going on with you two?” He said they was broken up and the only time he deals with her is to see his children. >> No, I never told her that. I told her we got into an argument. >> No, you did not. You did not say any of that. Stop lying. Like >> never separate. >> So, hold on though. So, Miss Steinhart, in your mind, I want to understand this. You had been with him consistently. >> The whole eightmon relationship.

>> Photo evidence is presented to the court showing Mr. Washington and Miss Steinhard looking cozy together. Judge Lake asks the million-dollar question. If this was just a casual fling, why were there so many pictures taken? This critical point challenges Mr. Washington’s story and makes it clear that his behavior may have been more involved than he’s letting on. His story about a no strings attached affair is starting to unravel under the scrutiny of the evidence. >> I see a lot of pictures out there his

page. >> NO, YOU POSTED IT ON YOUR PAGE. We heard Mr. Washington from Lady. >> Let’s get some order. Let’s get some more. >> Under direct questioning, Mr. Washington is forced to admit a painful truth. He acknowledges that he was indeed having sex with MS Steinhard while still in a relationship with MS Comr. This confession is a gamecher, exposing the betrayal on record for all to hear. The weight of this admission hangs heavily in the air, reminding everyone of the duplicity at the heart of this courtroom

drama. >> Miss Steinhart, tell me about the moment you found out you were pregnant. He called me and he was like, I think you need to take a pregnancy test because I think you’re pregnant. Yes, you did. >> I never called you. You called You try to contact us all the time. I never called you. You didn’t call me? >> No, I blocked your number from a tech free number. Let’s be real, BECAUSE YOUR PHONE WAS OFF. >> I never called you. >> The timeline of the affair only gets

murky. Mr. Washington claims his sexual relationship with MS Steinhard lasted only two or three months and that they use protection on two occasions. Judge Lake isn’t buying it, calling his version of events Chicken Little and the sky just fell. Her pointed critique shows the absurdity of his excuses, further illustrating the lies and halftruth surrounding the Kate. An 8mon sexual relationship? >> No, not 8 months. >> How many months? >> It was your line. >> Wasn’t 8 months.

>> How many months? >> Probably like two or three. >> Two or three. >> So two or three months. Were you using protection? >> Yes. Two times. >> Two times you used protection and the rest of the times you didn’t. >> It wasn’t no other time after that cuz when I found out she was pregnant, I I never seen her after that. >> A major twist comes when Ms. Culmer reveals a picture of another man holding baby Amaya. She accuses Ms. Steinhardt of having a long-term boyfriend, one who

has been around since 2012. Ms. Steinhard insists the man is simply a family member, but this new revelation throws a wrench into her claim that Mr. Washington is the only man she has been with. Suddenly, case becomes even more complicated with a third potential father now in the mix. >> He told him, “This girl is pregnant with my child. Nobody tell Christina.” >> I never told Never told nobody that you the one who went around telling everybody that you was pregnant by me.

Cuz not once have I ever heard that came out from his mouth and from his friends telling me that he said anything like that in that nature. >> Because he doesn’t want to tell you anything. >> WHY WOULD THE FRIENDS THOSE FRIENDS KEEP IT A BUCK AND TELL ME they see you walking with him outside. SO WHY WOULD THEY tell me that he’s not saying that? >> The drunken nap photo is also brought into evidence. Mr. Washington admits that after an argument with his fiance, he went to Ms. Steinhart’s house, had

drinks, and fell asleep. Ms. Steinhard took a photo of him with the baby, which raises questions about his ongoing involvement in her life, despite claiming to want nothing to do with her or the child. This image speaks volumes about the contradictions in his actions and words. >> We on level 20. These are pictures of beautiful baby Amaya. Amaya is being held by a man who is not you, Mr. Washington. >> That is not you. >> No. And they have several pictures. This is just one of them I found. And so

you’re saying that this other person holding the brand new baby. >> Exactly. >> Why would another man be holding your baby unless it could potentially be his? >> Ms. Steinhardt drops another bombshell when she claims Mr. Washington offered to help with the baby in exchange for her silent. He denies this, but the accusation adds another layer of mystery and intrigue to the case. It suggests a potential hush money deal, adding even more tension to an already volatile situation. The plot thickens as the

courtroom drama takes a turn for the more shady. >> And then >> wait, YOU WERE CHILLING OVER AT HER FAMILY MEMBER’S HOUSE. >> WHY? WHY? >> CUZ I got an argument with my girlfriend. >> So, AS SOON AS YOU GOT IN AN argument and had to get out the house, you went over to Miss Steinhart. >> Yes. [music] >> To see Miss Steinhart and your baby. >> That’s not my baby. I went to see her. She had the baby. Well, and that’s the first time I ever seen the baby.

>> You was holding her. You rocked her to sleep. >> No, I did not. Cuz if he was rocking her to sleep, HER ARM WOULD HAVE BEEN AROUND HER AND THEY would have bumped out like this. >> The results are finally in and the truth is revealed. Judge Lake reads the paternity test results. Mr. Washington, you are not the father. A wave of relief washes over him and Miss Comr, but the drama isn’t over yet. When asked if she knows who the father is, “Miss Steinhart shocks everyone by admitting that she

was extremely drunk at a party and doesn’t remember what happened.” The paternity mystery remains unresolved, but at least one man has been cleared from suspicion. It has been determined by this court. Mr. Washington, you are not the father. Do you know who her father is? >> I mean, I was at a party one day. I was super drunk. I don’t remember what happened that night, so I could probably get phone call out to whoever was there, see what happened. >> Judge Lake opens the emotionally charged

case of Christian v. Christian, where Miss Precious Christian, a 26-year-old woman, seeks to prove that Mr. Christian is her biological father. She has been told all her life that he was her dad. But now she desperately needs closure. Mr. Christian, however, firmly believes there is no need for a test as he is convinced he is not her father. The stage is set for an intense and heart-wrenching confrontation. >> Hello, your honor. >> Hello. >> This is a case of Christian versus Christian.

>> Thank you, Jerome. Good day, everyone. Miss Christian, you opened your case hoping the court will grant you a paternity test so you can prove to the defendant that he is your biological father. >> Yes, your honor. >> You claim that up until recently, you were told that Mr. Christian is your father. >> With raw emotion, Precious explains her deep sense of abandonment, revealing she has never truly known the love of a father. She asks, “How can I not be his child?” As she clutches onto the name

she carried, unable to shake the pain and confusion, her vulnerability tugs at the hearts of everyone present, highlighting her desperate need for identity and belonging a search that has spanned her entire life. >> So, this court must listen to all of the testimony to determine whether or not there is enough evidence to order a paternity test. I’ll start with you, Miss Christian. Why should the court >> Mr. Christian responds with an emotional recount of his past with Precious’s

mother? He describes their relationship as a fiery bond, akin to Bonnie and Clyde. He admits signing the birth certificate for her first child without knowing paternity, but refused to repeat that mistake with Precious. His confession reveals a man who, after feeling deceived, built a wall around himself to protect against further emotional pain, a decision that ultimately affected his daughter. >> This paternity issue. >> Yes. And I’ve been the only one willing to step up and find out the truth and be

the mature person in this situation. >> Mr. Christian. >> Yes, sir. to hear this beautiful young woman describe [music] so painfully what she’s gone through. You truly don’t believe she’s your biological child? >> No, your honor. >> So, why is that? >> Well, she says you’ve been in and out. >> Precious passionately defends her action, emphasizing that she is the innocent one in this situation. She announces that she is pregnant and screams, “I need to know who my family

is.” This moment shifts the case’s stakes as it’s no longer just about her personal search for answers, but the future of her unborn child and the weight of knowing their family’s history. Her urgency becomes even more poignant as the generational burden of the paternity mystery is laid bare. >> And why does that make you emotional, sir? >> Because me and her mother were like Bonnie and Clyde. We were doing what we did together, whether [music] it was right or whether it was wrong. And when

she got pregnant, >> in a heartbreaking revelation, Precious recalls how at just 7 years old, she looked for her father in the phone book. She was fully aware of the absence of a father figure in her life and took matters into her own hand. This moving story paints the picture of a young girl desperate for love and validation, a quest that began far too early and has haunted her throughout adulthood. >> Ma’am, thank you for being here. >> Oh, thank you. And so as we listen to

this unfold, you were around during the time when Precious’s mom, Miss Christian’s mom, was dating Mr. Christian. >> Yes, your honor. I introduced them. >> You did? >> Yes, I was going with one of his family members. I introduced them. >> The case takes a dramatic turn when Precious reveals a prior blood test that her mother claimed was flawed. She insists that Mr. Christian was supposed to retake the test, but never followed through. This disclosure adds a new layer to the mystery, suggesting that

the answers Precious has been seeking for 26 years may be buried in a single misunderstood medical result. >> And I called her and she said she didn’t know his whereabouts. >> So at 7 years old, >> at 7 years old, >> you knew what you were missing and you said, “I’m going to look in the phone book for my father.” >> Yes. Yes, your honor. I have always, cuz I know a lot. I know too much. >> Mr. Christian counters with his own revelation, claiming that the original

blood test showed a 99.8 an 8% exclusion, meaning he and Precious’s mother couldn’t have produced her. He insists this is the definitive proof that he is not her father, citing it as the reason for his emotional distance. His belief in this result has shaped his entire understanding of his relationship with Precious, and he’s held on to it for over two decades. >> So, wait, there was a blood test taken? This is what was said and my mom said it was faulty. He was supposed to come back

and take another blood test and he never came back. So, if there was a blood test, that wasn’t me. It was false. Judge Lake is visibly stunned, stating that she has never encountered a result phrased in such a way. She clarifies that paternity tests measure the probability of paternity, not the probability of non-paternity, which immediately raises doubts about Mr. Christian’s interpretation of the test. The courtroom suddenly shifts as the possibility that Mr. Christian has been misled for years becomes a critical

turning point in the case. >> That is shocking to me. >> Mhm. >> Thank you. Thank you. And [music] that was when she was 2 years old. Her mother has lied to her for all these years. >> You have to. >> BUT WAIT, WAIT, WAIT, WAIT. NO, NO, NO. YOUR HONOR, he has to. >> HOLD ON. THAT IS NOT WHY IT’S SHOCKING. >> DR. BEAR, the scientific expert, delivers a devastating blow to Mr. Christian’s case. He confirms that a non-paternity result should show a 0%

probability, not 99.8%. Dr. Bair’s testimony leaves no room for doubt, exposing that Mr. Christian had profoundly misinterpreted the results that have shaped his life and separated him from Precious. This new evidence devastates the foundation of Mr. Christian’s beliefs. >> Typically, if the alleged father is not the biological father, the result will be an exclusion with a 0% probability paternity, not a 99 whatever percent that he’s not. It would be that kind of percentage if he were. But an exclusion

is absolute and is a 0% probability of paternity. >> Understood. >> Precious takes the stand again, revealing the trauma of her child after her father’s rights were terminated. She entered foster care at age 12, marking another devastating blow in her search for family. Not only had she been denied the presence of a father, but she was abandoned by the system entirely, all while carrying the name of a man who would never claim her. Her suffering has been compounded over the years.

>> And I went to foster. Oh my god, somebody. Oh, thank you. When I was 12. That’s it. >> I understand now. >> That’s right. >> This is difficult. I mean, you are a young woman who’s grown up without the love, the commitment, and the consistent support of your father and have had to live through so much. What do you hope? >> Before the results are revealed, Precious calmly says that she will feel relief no matter the outcome, signaling her desire for closure. Mr. Christian

admits that the secret has affected not only his relationship with Precious, but also his marriage and his relationship with his other children. This moment of vulnerability from him humanizes his struggle but highlights the stark difference in their motivations. His closure is about peace while hers is about the fundamental need for truth. >> No matter what the what it says, I’m going be relieved. I’m going to know. >> You hear this, Mr. Christian. Does it break your heart to hear it?

>> Yes. Yes, your honor. But with that being said, I just want her to get the closure that she needs and I get the closure that I need because this has taken a toll on me and my wife and my relationship with the five other kids that [music] I have fathered and I’m fathering right now. >> Finally, the paternity test results are in. Judge Lake announces, “Mr. Christian, you are not the father.” A wave of chaos erupts as Mr. Christian’s wife claps in victory, igniting a

confrontation with Precious’s aunt. Yet, amidst the commotion, the true focus remains on Precious’s quiet devastation. After 26 years of uncertainty and hope, her world has been shattered. The man she called her father was never truly her dad, and the name she carries now feels like a betrayal. >> Precious Christian, it has been determined by this court. Mr. Christian, you are not the father. >> Oh, we glad too, Miss Matthews. Just let it breathe. Mr. Moore begins his testimony by

admitting that the uncertainty surrounding the paternity of three-year-old Zeia has completely severed his connection with her. He confesses that he has intentionally stayed away from the little girl, refusing to make contact until he is certain of his fatherhood. This chilling revelation underscores how a cloud of doubt can emotionally isolate a man from a child, leaving the young girl to suffer in a state of limbo, unsure of her identity. had a hard time letting little Zaniah into your heart because of

your continued doubt and uncertainty. Furthermore, you’re asking the court to award you $285 in damages for a broken car window, which you say Miss Matthews destroyed in a jealous raid. >> Yes, Ron. >> Mr. Moore, now how has [music] the doubt about Little Zaniah’s paternity affected your connection to her? >> The timeline of events becomes increasingly complicated. Mr. more asserts that he and Ms. Matthews used condoms, yet she waited 4 months to inform him about the pregnancy. While

she admits this delay, she offers a heartbreaking explanation. She faced severe complications during the pregnancy and feared the baby might not survive. Her story paints a picture of a mother in crisis. While he interprets her delayed revelation as evidence of her uncertainty regarding his paternity >> all the time, 24/7. >> No, >> we stayed using condoms unless I was just out of it one night. >> So, let me understand this. Um, Miss Matthews, so you were in a relationship

with Mr. Moore? >> Yeah. >> Now, he says you didn’t tell him you were pregnant until 4 months. That’s true, your honor. Because >> And you’re in a relationship during the time? >> No, we was on and off, but I didn’t tell him I was pregnant because [music] it was something I went to the doctor in Alabama and they didn’t tell me. They didn’t know if my my baby was going to be alive or dead. >> The situation takes a dramatic turn when Ms. Matthews openly admits to damaging

Mr. Moore’s car in a fit of rage. She explains that she threw a brick through the window after he posted a throwback picture of himself kissing another woman. The petty retaliatory nature of this act highlights the toxic environment of their relationship where jealousy and mistrust overshadow any possibility of healthy communication or co-arenting. >> Jerome, let me see that. What picture did you post? And the reason I did bust the window out is because I was calling his phone about this picture calling his

phone. So it’s okay to bust a window and they’re answering the phone. hanging up playing. Oh, b word you’re mad. Yes, I was pregnant and I went to his house. >> Exhibit number two. >> Judge Lauren looks at Ms. Matthews with intensity, asking her to confirm her actions in court. Ms. Matthews responds without remorse, saying, “I don’t have to lie about what I do.” This unapologetic admission reveals the depth of immaturity and conflict within the relationship, exposing a lack of respect

for boundaries and a troubling disregard for accountability. It’s a moment that speaks volumes about the emotional dysfunction on display in the courtroom. >> And I’m in court and went home in 8:00. >> So, you’re admitting today in open court that you busted the window out. >> Stop. Ryan, what’s wrong with you, man? >> I don’t have to lie about what I do. >> Mr. Moore, let me see this evidence you have. >> A devastating revelation comes from Mr.

Moore’s niece, Miss Thomas, who claims that little Zia calls three different men daddy. This shocking testimony suggests a profound instability in Zia’s life, further validating Mr. Moore’s fears about the environment in which she is being raised. The implication of multiple men in her life adds to the uncertainty surrounding her paternity and raises concerns about the child’s emotional well beinging. >> My daughter, y’all see my daughter. Don’t think she called three different

in the hood daddy because of me. >> What did you just say? >> She calls three other dudes in the neighborhood that we live in daddy. Not my uncle. Yes. >> Wait, wait, wait. Your honor, Zia calls three other men >> three other men’s daddy. >> That doesn’t sound ridiculous. Wait, Miss Matthews, hold on. Miss Matthews, >> is that true? Does call anyone else daddy? >> The only person she called daddy is her two papies. That mean granddaddy, your honor.

>> Miss Thomas continues her testimony, alleging that she has witnessed men coming in and out of Ms. Matthews’ home at all hours. She claims to have seen Zia on the porch, hungry and unckempt, often wearing the same clothes and with a snotty nose. These serious accusations of neglect shift the focus of the case from just paternity to the overall well-being of the child, painting a heartbreaking picture of her home life. She had to go drive over to Fenik’s house to pick his night up off the front

porch and she’s got guys coming in and out. >> My best friend lives directly from Mrs. Math and then guys coming in and out the house. We’ll be sitting on the porch and there’ll be guys coming in and outside the house and Zia will just be sitting on the porch with her nose snotty and hungry. Judge Lauren examines Zia’s birth certificate, noting a telling omission the father’s name is left blank. Mr. Moore confirms that he refused to sign the certificate because he wasn’t sure

of his paternity. This blank space symbolizes the absence of commitment and clarity in the case, a reflection of the emotional distance that has defined the relationship between Mr. Moore and Zeia for the past 3 years. >> He didn’t even get the chance to see the birth certificate. He didn’t even come up to the hospital, your honor. >> I did come to the hospital. She’s lying, your honor. I came up to the hospital. I didn’t stay [music] long, you know, cuz I had already started hearing those

rumors. >> If he did, I didn’t see them. >> Okay, >> Miss Matthews, what is it that you feel? Is it you’re disappointed that the situation came to this? >> Mr. Moore opens up about his own perspective, acknowledging that he is a 23-year-old with no other children and a life full of possibility. He states that if Zia is his, he will embrace fatherhood and bring her along on his journey, but if not, he will move on. His statement reflects the intense pressure and emotional stakes he faces,

torn between the hope of becoming a father and the fear of committing to something based on uncertainty. >> Mr. Moore would have to doubt. I mean, truthfully, is there any reason? >> No. I [clears throat] go to work 7 days a week. I don’t have no breaks. I got to pay for a babysitter every time I go to work. I don’t never have no me time. And for them to be saying all that stuff, my daughter be dirty, all that. That’s impossible cuz I’ll walk around with knees and rags on my body before my

daughter looking at me. Your >> honor. Judge Lauren cuts through the tension, reminding everyone that Zia is 3 years old and old enough to ask, “Where’s my daddy?” She scolds the adults in the room for their bean forth and distraction, urging them to focus on the one person who matters, the child. This moment of clarity serves as a wake-up call, refocusing the court on the emotional toll that this paternity drama has taken on the innocent child. >> Cuz it’s a little bit too much silliness

and back and forth and talk talking just too [music] much. It really is not appropriate [applause] when you think about the fact that this baby she she’s three she not three weeks. >> Mr. Moore admits that there are moments when he sees a resemblance between himself and Zia, particularly in their long eyelashes. However, he acknowledges the doubt creeps back in during other moments, causing him to question everything. His statement encapsulates the painful roller coaster of emotions he has endured over the past 3 years.

torn between fleeting hope and crushing suspicion. >> And you see yourself. >> Yeah, sometime, you know. But then it’s those days that come by us a little slower and I’m like, no, that’s what everybody think [music] till you get the result. I don’t know it could go either way. >> Judge Lauren rules on the matter of the broken window, ordering Ms. Matthews to pay Mr. Moore $285 for the car repair. While this decision seems like a small victory in the grand scheme of the case,

it serves as a reminder that actions have consequences. Even in the midst of a chaotic and emotionally charged situation, it’s a rare moment of accountability in a case dominated by uncertainty and conflict. >> All right. Well, in open court, Miss Matthews, you admit that you broke the window intentionally. [music] Therefore, you are responsible. You cannot even out of anger, even as as [music] upset and as pregnant and as hormonal as you might have been. The results of the paternity test are

finally revealed and Judge Lauren announces, “Mr. Moore, you are not the father.” His relief is immediate as he exclaims, “That’s what I’m talking about. I’m done.” Ms. Matthews, however, brushes off his reaction, claiming that her baby will be fine. The contrast between his relief and her defensive attitude suggests that she may have known this outcome was possible all along, despite her earlier insistence that Mr. Moore was the father. >> In the case of Matthews v. more

pertaining to [music] three-year-old Zaniah. Mr. Moore, you are not. >> That’s That’s what I’m talking about. That’s what I’m talking I’m done. I’m done. It’s over with. >> I mean, I’m not shocked. >> Mr. Hunter opens up about his struggle, explaining that he’s been financially supporting baby Josiah, buying diaper, milk, and clothes fulfilling his role as a father. Yet, he is plagued by doubts about his paternity, suspecting that M. Holden may be using him for financial

stability. This creates a painful contradiction. He is fulfilling his duties as a provider while fearing that his good intentions are being exploited. It’s a deeply frustrating place for any man to be unsure of the genuine nature of his relationship with his child. >> Morning, your honor. >> Good morning. >> This is a case of Hunter versus Holden. >> Thank you, Jerome. Good day, everyone. >> Mr. Hunter, you opened your case in paternity court because you say there is

no way you fathered the defendant’s son, Josiah. You worry. She’s only saying you did because of the financial security you provide for her. Is that correct? >> The tension in the courtroom escalates as M. Holden recounts their night of intimacy, claiming that they had sex after drinking. Initially, Mr. Hunter denies this, but then he changes his story, admitting it could have happened. This inconsistency about the foundational event the night they conceived creates immediate doubt. The

judge presses the point, asking how they can be sure of the paternity when they can’t even agree on the key moment that started it all. Has he gotten emotionally attached [music] to Josiah as well? >> Yes, he has. >> Yes, your honor. >> So, he pretty much has accepted this child as his own? >> Yes, your honor. >> And so, you all are in a relationship? >> Yes. >> What kind of relationship? >> A crucial piece of information emerges. Mr. Hunter acknowledges that Ms. Holden

had another friend during the same period. When asked by the judge if this was a sexual relationship, Miss Holden admits, “Yes, your honor,” and confirms they didn’t use protection. This revelation introduces the other man as a potential father, validating Mr. Hunter’s suspicions and explaining why he has felt so conflicted about the situation. >> Okay. Well, okay. I’m not going to say I was like, well, Mr. Hunter, it wasn’t memorable. I mean, what is going on here? Let’s move forward. So, at some

point, you all decide to date. >> Yes. >> And you decide to continue on with a sexual relationship? [music] >> Yes. >> So, were you having sex with protection? >> No. >> Here we go. The word could becomes the turning point in the case. Ms. Holden admits she told Mr. Hunter that he could be the father. Judge Lake immediately picks up on this, explaining, “Could is an action word that means there could possibly be another father.” This simple yet powerful word casts a shadow over

everything, amplifying Mr. Hunter’s anxiety and reminding him of past experiences where paternity was in question. >> All right. So, when you find out you’re pregnant, you got one friend that you dating that Mr. Mr. Hunter is aware of. And now you’ve also made this friend, Mr. Hunter, into a sexual [music] partner. When you get pregnant, who do you tell? >> Mr. Hunter. >> You do? >> Yes. >> What happened? >> Um, I called him over and he came over and I was so sleepy and he was like,

“You must be pregnant cuz I’m sick.” >> Birth certificate enters evidence and the truth hits hard. Mr. Hunter’s name is not on it. Instead, the other man is listed as the father. This is a gut-wrenching betrayal. Was the one who dropped Miss Holden at the hospital. Yet, she named the child after someone else. The emotional impact of this decision turns Mr. Hunter’s financial support and his emotional investment into something deeply painful, underscoring the one-sided nature of his

commitment. >> What did How did you feel? >> I was feeling some type of way. I was I was I was feeling like, okay, I could be as if like, okay, now you’re sleeping with who knows who you sleeping with. I’ve been through other situations in my past to where like now it’s like it’s a role playing in [music] my head again. >> M. Holden attempts to defend her actions by citing two conflicting due dates from her doctor. The first pointed to Mr. Hunter, but the second just a few days

later aligned with the other man. This medical confusion is at the heart of her flip-flopping decisions, but it offers little justification for naming the other man as the father. Her impulsive decisions have left Mr. Hunter with nothing but uncertainty and emotional turmoil. >> So, wait a minute. Mr. Hunter dropped you off at the hospital. You gave birth to the baby and named the baby after another man. [music] >> Yes, your honor. Oh my goodness. Miss Holden, why would you name your son

after someone else if your boyfriend is standing right there? >> Because I had two different dates from the doctor. I have the [music] evidence to prove to you. >> Oh, you brought some evidence. Let me see it. >> Yes, ma’am. >> Jerome, hand me that evidence. >> Sure. >> Things take another twist when M. Holden reveals that Josiah was born 3 weeks early. This new information led her to believe that Mr. Hunter was the biological father, even though she had already named the child after the other

man. The back and forth timeline and changing assumptions only deepen the confusion, leaving Mr. Hunter feeling betrayed by her indecision and lack of clear communication. [music] >> In November the 15th, this is when I slept with Mr. Hunter. I went to the doctor. My first due date they gave me was August 2nd. [music] >> Okay. >> And then I went back to the doctor and they gave me August 9th [music] and I slept with the other men on the 18th. The personal cost of this paternity

doubt becomes clear when Mr. Hunter, visibly emotional, shares that Josiah has just started calling him Dada. His heart is torn as he begins to bond with the baby. While still questioning the truth, he longs for closure and peace of mind. A simple desire that is complicated by the cloud of doubt he’s been living under since Josiah was born. >> Oh my goodness. All right, you can return to the podium. Wow. And so, did you explain all of this to Mr. Hunter? >> Yes, your honor. This really is uh this

this is a mess. This really is. Josiah is named after another man, but now you’re in court claiming Mr. Hunter is his biological father. >> Yes, Shiana. >> Ms. Holden opens up about her own past, revealing that she grew up without a father and how it has emotionally affected her. She expresses a deep fear that if Josiah isn’t Mr. Hunter’s biological child, he will leave them. This fear stemming from her own abandonment might have driven her to act in ways that only perpetuated the very

instability she hoped to avoid for her son, creating a tragic irony at the heart of the case. Peace of mind. I just want to know if that’s really my child. I mean, I’ve been through a bad past. So everything I did with Josiah, I never did before. So it’s that’s why so attached. >> Yes. You’ve never [music] been there every morning and seen them begin to crawl around and pull up. What is he 8 months? Oh yeah, he getting ready to walk soon. >> Judge Lake then asks the pivotal

question, “Where is the other guy?” M. Holden admits she doesn’t know and doesn’t care. This is a stark contrast to Mr. Hunter, who has been present and actively providing for Josiah. The judge acknowledges the 3-day conception window, which supports Mr. Hunter’s confusion and validates his right to question everything given the chaotic circumstances. >> He is present in this child’s life if if it’s not his biological child. >> Yes, your honor. I think he’ll leave

[clears throat] leave us. >> And it sounds like he’s been a pretty good man. >> Yes, he is a very good man. >> Where is the other guy? Where is he? >> I don’t know. >> You don’t know even where he is. >> The paternity test results are finally revealed. Mr. Hunter, you are not. The blow lands hard and Mr. Hunter’s pain is palpable. Despite his doubt, the reality of the situation hits him like a ton of bricks. But in an act of profound maturity, he declares, “I’m still going

to be in his life.” This selfless decision showcases what it truly means to be a father, regardless of biology, and reveals the depth of his commitment to the child. >> Results were prepared by DNA diagnostics. [music] And they read as follows. It has been determined by this court. Mr. [music] Hunter, you are not the father. So very sad.