NEW ORLEANS, LA – In a surprise crossover between criminal justice and daytime television, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams has been nominated for an Emmy following revelations that his office conducted at least 16 fake trials with no victims, no witnesses, and, arguably, no reality.
The nomination comes in the new category: Outstanding Performance in a Legal Drama Disguised as Actual Governance. According to Emmy officials, the DA’s ability to stage fully docketed trials without notifying anyone involved was described as “sensational and alarmingly convincing.”
“The acting was so seamless, we didn’t even realize it was fake,” said one judge, still unsure if he presided over real court or an extended improv session.
Critics praised the DA’s commitment to method acting, particularly the recurring motif of prosecutors standing in empty courtrooms pretending cases were progressing while paperwork quietly disappeared.
Not everyone was impressed. Victims of crime expressed concern, while several defense attorneys have filed counterclaims in the category of Best Supporting Performance in Legal Farce.
When asked for comment, the DA shrugged and said, “Honestly, I’m not shocked by the nomination. I’ve been playing the role of District Attorney ever since election night.”
