In a recent interview, Judge Greg Mathis responded forcefully after Judge Joe Brown publicly speculated about Mathis’s wife. Brown’s remarks — “Well, I don’t know if his wife is a h*e or not” — prompted Mathis to issue a measured yet stern rebuke.
Mathis said, “If she takes money … she might be,” quoting how Brown framed his insult. He added, “He doesn’t know her, so who is he to judge?” He clarified he would not simply retaliate with insults. Instead, he asserted his stance with careful dignity.
He also took issue with Brown’s tone. “Lions don’t fight monkeys,” Mathis said in a separate clip, noting insults from Brown reflect on Brown more than on his targets. He criticized Brown’s public posture. “He’s displaying toxic masculinity,” Mathis said.
Mathis noted that he and Brown had never been personal associates. He claimed the two had long-standing tension. “He’s always made slick remarks,” Mathis said.
Context and Fallout
Brown, known for his forceful rhetoric as a TV judge, has rarely shied away from sharp commentary. He recently addressed Mathis’s remarks in his own statements online.
Mathis’s public reputation includes a long‐running courtroom show and advocacy for respect and dignity. He indicated he would not allow disparaging public remarks about his family to pass without response.
He also challenged Brown to show courage: “If you have something to say, come say it to me.” Mathis said he would not back down from defending his spouse’s honor.
Observers say this exchange underscores deeper tensions in public discourse on respect and reputation. Whether this becomes a drawn-out feud or a brief flare is unclear.