The companies have said they will appeal Judge Jones's ruling.

The same year, Judge Jones was elected to the bench.

"She is a person who no longer needs to ever have any children," Judge Jones said.

"If your client is entitled to those fees, he will get them," Judge Jones said.

The next morning Judge Jones turned on the computer in his chambers and found that the case had been randomly assigned to him.

Mary entertained Judge Jones as a guest in her home for several days.

After that, Judge Jones expected a swift hearing and a decision within 30 days.

Her testimony had a significant impact on Judge Jones's decision.

"I blame myself for not opening my eyes and my mind," she told Judge Jones.

President Clinton appointed Judge Jones to the bench in 1994.