Meet Dolores Sheinis, an 80-year-old woman whose sharp wit and sassy demeanor recently made waves on the internet. She found herself in a courtroom facing a trial for allegedly violating a restraining order that demanded she stay away from her ex-husband, Abraham Arthur Sheinis.
Despite their divorce occurring 31 years ago, Dolores had to defend herself against accusations of encroaching on his personal space.
During the hearing, Dolores took the opportunity to express her side of the story. She reminisced about the times when they were married and living in an apartment, which her ex-husband had fully financed. According to Dolores, Abraham seemed to believe that his financial contribution gave him the right to come and go as he pleased, even after their divorce.
Asserting her innocence, Dolores made it clear to the judge, John Hurley, that she had not bothered Abraham in any way for over three decades. The judge, who initially presided over the case focusing on the violated restraining order, was taken aback by Dolores’ candid remarks.
Recognizing her advanced age and lack of a criminal record, Judge Hurley didn’t feel inclined to imprison an elderly woman like Dolores. He offered her a second chance and emphasized that she should adhere to the restraining order, forbidding her from contacting Abraham in any form and maintaining a distance of at least 500 feet at all times
