About James Pickles
James Pickles was an English barrister and circuit judge and who later became a tabloid newspaper columnist. He became known for his controversial sentencing decisions and press statements. His obituaries variously described him as forthright, colourful, and outspoken. James' sister, Christina Pickles, is an actress, most famous for her role as a nurse in the hospital drama St. James Pickles (18 March 1925 – 18 December 2010) was an English barrister and circuit judge and who later became a tabloid newspaper columnist. Elsewhere and for playing Judy Geller, the mother of Ross and Monica in the American sitcom Friends, both of which won her Emmy nominations.
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