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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

'She's Poor, That's Why She's Going To Lose': Top Divorce Lawyer Cries Revealing Saddest Case He Won But 'Should've Lost'

James Sexton recounts a case where a woman's poverty sealed her fate (Screenshot: Diary of a CEO YouTube)

Top divorce attorney James Sexton recently revealed one of his most heart-wrenching cases in an interview with Steven Bartlett, host of the popular YouTube show Diary of a CEO. Sexton, known for his expertise in complex family law cases, recounted a custody battle he won but wishes he had lost. His story exposed the grim realities of the justice system, where financial disparity can tip the scales. "She's poor—that's why she's going to lose," Sexton said tearfully. "And he's going to win because he can afford a lawyer that knows how to put a document into evidence."

"The Judge Let This Happen"

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