Nancy Grace on Counterfeit Goods: 'I'm All About Fakes!'

Nancy Grace, prosecutor turned legal commentator, usually appears on television to bring attention to ongoing cases and crusade for justice. In her syndicated TV show, "Swift Justice with Nancy Grace," she rules over cases Judge Wapner-style and offers legal arbitration of small claims cases presented by everyday people.

"Swift Justice with Nancy Grace"
Grace interacts with the participants in her usual style. She is gentle and comforting with children, but particularly harsh on those who draw her ire. The show's tone feels similar to "Dr. Phil."

A July 15 episode, which originally aired in February, featured the case of an online shopper who claimed she unknowingly purchased counterfeit Coach boots. Grace teased the woman for not liking fakes. The woman maintained her sweet demeanor and explained that she paid for authentic shoes and that is what she expected.

The case focused primarily on Grace and her shock that people pay so much for name brand goods when knockoffs are available. She repeatedly made cracks about it, saying, "I'm all about fakes!" and offering to buy the plaintiff's shoes if they were counterfeit. See her in action in this promo for "Swift Justice."

Grace's Frauda
Grace called for one of the staffers to bring her "Frauda" from her office. She proudly showed her $25 knockoff purse complete with a Prada emblem on the front.

The episode's expert witness, a man who worked at a Coach store, came in to assess the plaintiff's boots. Grace again asked someone to bring her purse so the designated Coach expert could rate her faux Prada purse. Of course, it was not a true test because Grace screamed, "Hey, bring back my fake!"

He seemed reluctant and said that was not his area of expertise. Grace pressed him into answering. He said the hardware/emblem looked cheap and an authentic Prada would have better material and matching hardware throughout. She did not mind his critique, but her jaw dropped when he said a Prada would cost approximately $1,500.

Grace really carries her 5-year-old, well-loved Frauda. This Associated Press photo shows her carrying the knockoff purse as she entered the Orange County Courthouse to cover the Casey Anthony trial on May 24.

Based on the photo and TV show, her purse's emblem is incredibly similar to the Prada logo, but lacks one small flourish near the bottom. Its clunky oval shape is a stark contrast to the sleek logos found on authentic Prada purses.

"Swift Justice" Continues Without Nancy Grace
On an unrelated note, the Emmy-nominated "Swift Justice" will continue next season without Grace. In a release from CBS Television Distribution, she cited the show's move from her home city of Atlanta to Los Angeles as the reason for her departure.

The show's new host, Judge Jackie Glass, has a big personality in her own right. Most recently, she made headlines for presiding over O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial.

Sources:
"Friday's Show," Swift Justice
David Bauder, "Anthony Trial a Showcase for HLN's Nancy Grace," Associated Press
"Judge Jackie Glass Joins 'Swift Justice' as New Host," CBS