India, May 9 -- Five years after the incident that sparked widespread speculation about her behaviour on air, Jeanine Pirro is once again facing the spotlight. The controversy resurfaced following her recent appointment as Interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Her appearance on Justice With Judge Jeanine, which was marked by stumbling words and a delayed broadcast, led to accusations of intoxication.

In 2020, Pirro faced a wave of online criticism after appearing on Justice With Judge Jeanine 15 minutes late, with many viewers accusing her of being intoxicated. The former district attorney from Westchester County, New York, apologised for the delay, attributing it to "technical difficulties," but soon after, she struggled to clearly...