
Cynthia L. Loo's life these days is a contrast in emotional extremes -- from presiding over heart-wrenching cases of youthful offenders to attending the Academy Awards ceremonies.
Loo's boyfriend, Hughes Winborne, won an Oscar in March for his film editing of "Crash," which also won best picture.
As Winborne accepted his award, the cameras panned to Loo. She said her makeup had run from crying and her coiffure was disheveled. Her hairstylist,... (continued)