Judge Mathis - Most Memorable Case

[@KOHF34]

Judge Mathis was the guardian angel that young man needed that day.

[@ChocolateSunshine1]

I SWEAR. I hope that man resting in HELL SOMEWHERE

[@jkjames5051]

Looks up Judge Mathis he went to jail at age 17 he grew up in Detroit he knows how it is

[@orange3023]

Amen

[@ceciliem1811]

He sure did! I'm so glad that he came to Judge Mathis Court!! 👍🌟👍

[@beverlyfrederick5362]

Amen Say It Again !!!!!

[@darrellm250]

“You ain’t nothing to me!” Man that’s the most cold hearted thing to ever say to your nephew smh

[@TheAdx1001]

He played it off well but I can't imagine the pain of hearing that from someone who's my blood

[@jacobacton3422]

He said that he wasn't his blood family member

[@tairynaimitchell1951]

That’s Not His Uncle ! He Is Not His Nephew! Don’t Disrespect This Young Man Like That

[@sethrigdon17]

That’s the most cold hearted thing you can say to any kid period. Your nephew, your nieces, your son, your daughter, your grandson or granddaughter…no matter the age, those words alone that come from someone that is supposed to be a parental figure in someone’s life is enough to destroy a person from the inside. You never say those words to family. EVER.

[@isaiahmanriquez3090]

I've had my uncle tell me, don't claim me as your uncle. I said don't claim me as your nephew, he said "I never did.,I tolerated you and your mom cause I had too." To this day, he tries to be friendly and the only words he gets from me are fuck you.

[@sheldonjames4328]

The last update on this young man is he went to community college where he got his associate degree (not sure on his major) and he's actually a young minister at his church. Judge Mathis said this on Daily Blast Live (DBL) All these kids need is a little love and help.

[@maryharris8723]

True!!!

[@Sarah.R.S.]

That's awesome to here.im proud of this young man,being smart n motivated enough to overcome and not succumb to the gang life ..🙏God bless him

[@maryharris8723]

@@Sarah.R.S. YES

[@maryharris8723]

@@Sarah.R.S. Yes

[@bizzledizzlestar8357]

Both parents dead, sick..., and no good so-called family members. And this kid is doing so much better in life then my spoiled lazy kids. He is a strong young man 💪🏾

[@jenniferrichardson1254]

To everyone wondering what happened to this young man after this episode, he's now a youth pastor! He went to college, got his associate degree thanks to Judge Mathis! I'm so proud that he didn't let the devils plot interfere with God's plan!!! ❤

[@user-pp1on4fk7d]

That's awesome Praise God. I really felt for him watching this.

[@llynettebrown2719]

This is not true

[@bettycogswell9851]

Praise God. That uncle was cruel.

[@bettycogswell9851]

@@llynettebrown2719 How do you know?

[@donaldreisnat2711]

The first i noticed was how scared the wife was, he's a controlling freak.

[@ceciliem1811]

I see that! That uncle has a Mental condition!! smh 😒😒

[@rsvng]

Idk I noticed her smiling and shit

[@debora.426]

@@rsvng smiling out of disbelief

[@pbrandonj]

@Red Carded yup, they're being abused too

[@rbeexplicit4732]

That bitch is right with him wym😂😂😂

[@everybodyistrash]

“It’s one thing to give a young man tough love, but where’s the love? All I hear is toughness.” Maaaan I ain’t never tear up so quick GET EM JUDGE

[@lifelove6988]

Man that shit got me to.🙄🤫🤫

[@2Live4Christ1]

RIIIIGHT 😭😭😭😭

[@cindylemons9677]

Me too!

[@shawannawhite7532]

😞😢😞😢😞😢

[@virgovixen22]

Wooo me too😢

[@dr.brendabrown4160]

I found this Q&A from Judge Mathis dated 2016…. You’ve broadcast thousands of cases on Judge Mathis over the past 17 years, but do you have a most memorable case that you’ve heard, and why? JM: The most memorable, and perhaps the most embarrassing, depending on the opinion of the viewer, is one where I shed tears. It was the only case where I shed any tears on air. It was a young guy who had left the street gangs of Oakland to move in with his aunt in St. Louis. Both of his parents had died of HIV/AIDS, so when he left the street gangs to move in with his aunt, he was bent on going in the right direction and he enrolled in the community college in that area. He was suing his aunt’s husband, who had thrown all of his things outside because he came in after midnight, which was against the rigid uncle’s rules for a 24-year-old kid. So when I challenged the uncle of why he would throw his things out without a court order or why he would even do that period, he began giving harsh criticism of the kid. Talking about, “He ain’t nothing, he’s never gonna be anything, I threw the clothes out because he doesn’t need to be there anyway.” I began to ask him things like, “Didn’t you think he could have mentored the young man? He’s fought his way out, when most young people don’t want to leave the street gangs, and you don’t want to give him any support? He’s in community college.” And he began to rage about the young man, “No, I don’t wanna help him. He has to get it on his own, he can go back to the street gangs.” So I began to admonish that guy because I had seen myself in the young man. I saw myself in having left the street gangs in Detroit and gone to college. But I had a supportive cousin who helped direct and mentor me. So I saw the opposite there, and it was so touching and compelling that in the midst of me going in on the uncle I shed a little tear there. The good news is that I kind of inspired the young man using my example, gave him some direction, met with him after the case to give him some further direction and support, and he came back two years later and he was a youth minister at his church and had completed his Associate Arts degree and was working on his Bachelor’s degree.

[@denniseiacharles-haynes4659]

exact reason why other races frown on us times .. this man was damn if he did and damn if he didn’t ! But the fact he chose to rise above what was around him ! He has/had a calling over his life ! God protected him and he will continue to ! This inspired me soooo much to want to be better in Christ

[@amalberry2090]

Thank you so much for this update. So happy for the young man. I pray that the uncle and the aunt paid dearly for what they did

[@devilsephiroth9000]

I love my nephew. Going to his graduation ceremony today. Imma tell him again how much i am proud of him. His father ran out on him, my father ran out on me. I won't leave him.

[@ollyokoye2258]

​@@devilsephiroth9000God bless you and keep you and your loved ones safe and happy ❤

[@maryharris8723]

YES

[@Lanita_x1]

What’s most heartbreaking to me is, that’s his aunt, his blood. Her sister died, you let your spouse treat your late sister’s child like that? Mind blowing. She doesn’t have a backbone, weak woman who stays with a man like that.

[@cassandrafarmer6597]

Right.

[@sonyretroradiofan177]

I can tell firsthand, she was abused by the uncle. If she probably spoke up, he'd probably go off on her. I think I read somewhere that the nephew still talks to her to this day.

[@ravenisnotmyname711]

She's probably on the recieving end too and she's most likely dependent on her husband. See how she didnt say a word. She knows what happens when she speaks up "out of turn". To him if the wife speaks up that be her disrespecting him"the big man of the house. This is why woman say its important for woman to be independent

[@iSmokeWork]

​@@sonyretroradiofan177Behind closed doors he was beating the brakes off of that lady.

[@Trukodex]

some people are truly monsters deserving of all bad things that come to them like that pathetic excuse of a man.

[@pbrandonj]

The Uncle saw something in that young man that he knew he could never be. He knew he was destined for great things. And like a demon, he tried to block him from succeeding. But God!

[@tyronehuston1260]

I can't believe the wife is not siding with the nephew!! I've never seen Mathis cry.

[@krystalgail3439]

@@tyronehuston1260 she's under his control. He probably abuses her.

[@tyronehuston1260]

@@krystalgail3439 this was hard to watch

[@mr.cheesytoad5845]

But Judge Mathis actually

[@ms.rochelle7588]

Amen!!

[@AnnaAnnaYes]

" A Man who cries,isn't less of a Man,just more of a Human Being !" -Isacc Asimov

[@xelefonte]

No a man who cries is a bitch. And you edited a piece of garbage just to make iit more grammatically garbage.

[@justinpeabody1693]

@@xelefonte lmao

[@Calvin375]

xele fonte,You're a soulless piece of S#!T!!!

[@drefrazier8973]

Ignore the dude thats showing he has a micro penis. 😂 he wasn’t raised right.

[@xelefonte]

HEy fuck you calvin. I live in San Diego, ca. Come over here and I’ll whoop your simp ass defending this piece of shit judge. I feel for Brandon, he has it hard. I don’t give a fuck about this crocodile tears fakeass judge pointing the finger at the uncle even though he did less for Brandon than the uncle ever did.

[@LuchrisaValentine_Author]

This young man deserves all the greatness he is capable of achieving.

[@annat9582]

He a youth pastor with a beautiful child ❤️

[@LuchrisaValentine_Author]

@@annat9582 aww that's awesome!

[@abbudi20111]

​@@annat9582 what's his name

[@maryharris8723]

@@annat9582 True!!! He Also Has A Loving Wife And Birthed Another Beautiful Child!!!

[@chrispleasantable]

@@abbudi20111Brandon Davis

[@Primitive_Code]

Judge Mathis hands down best judge on TV. He's a role model and inspiration to young adults.

[@inyourgranmaass3605]

😂😂😂😂

[@12tyecha]

Who else teared up when Judge mathis got emotional 😢

[@12tyecha]

@@vanessaepiphani exactly

[@lifelove6988]

That shit got me he got me on that one 🙄 that's why i ain't coming on KZbin nomo🙄

[@sashaakolahh6205]

😥😪😔

[@lifelove6988]

That shit made me mad. I've been done the same way before.

[@lifelove6988]

I'll never even do my ppl like that.im too busy coming out my pocket trying to make my ppl do something they really don't think they can do.

[@lostboi210]

The moment Judge Mathis said i see myself in him. The face on that young man.. That was the face of empowerment.. He felt the power in those words! I hope this young man has achieved all the greatness he has in him..

[@litebrite2790]

You are so right. And damn that uncle is a POS!

[@vanessavarner]

I noticed that also!!! Lord help him🙏🙏🙏

[@stellaneko7659]

I started crying when judge started crying man my heart hurts

[@lifeasjaidior5238]

Yess he’s a youth pastor now !

[@nannynewsviews542]

I saw it too....everyone needs that

[@letitiacooper98]

That aunt is crazy for even being with someone like that so sad ❤❤❤😢

[@sonyretroradiofan177]

I just know she probably got abused by him as well. She can clearly see her nephew's pain but is probably too scared to say anything in front of the uncle.

[@joneschilufya867]

My brother had sickle cell and died at 16 😪. I feel sad for this boy (hopefully now a man). I hope he is well and happy wherever he is.

[@cindydo8781]

Wow. "You are nothing to me." That's so low.

[@ShineForlyn777]

Yes that was just not the right thing to say - his true feelings came out

[@joshuaandino]

Why would he even say to his nephew

[@carltoncoleman454]

That's the kind of thing you say to someone you hate.

[@elijahhill6602]

You know what else is a worse quote? “Motherhood isn’t worth it.”

[@lajebenjamin8492]

They hit me hard and it ain’t even my uncle

[@ModernDayWarriorz76]

His uncle proves the stereotype that people have of Sickle Cell thinking we’re not really sick, I pray this young man is doing well these days

[@TheeSweetOnee]

Tough As Balls fr, it’s annoying honestly..

[@lalaaddas6363]

So can you party all week with sickle cell?

[@mrsaunders9989]

Tough As Balls and lupus

[@marioherrerajr.9918]

He is

[@technyq7382]

Lala Addas even if he was partying, can he be his own human. Let the dude live without working every day of his life, have some compassion damn. Dude don’t even got his own blood parents with him

[@ashleydavis891]

I have chronic fatigue syndrome along with some other conditions and getting up everyday just to do simple things is a huge challenge. For him to have sickle cell anemia and to continue to get up and push through everything he’s been through is absolutely incredible and inspiring!!!!

[@davidlee3254]

This is that sad truth of our community when both my parents passed away non of my uncle wanted to take me and my brother in. We had to survive on our own now im 28 with a bachelor in finance and my brother is 21 just graduated with a bachelor degree in computer science I just only wish my uncle's was there to support us when we really needed it.

[@maryharris8723]

YES

[@nope4no1]

No full video, but I did find a summary of the outcome of this case on Judge Mathis:11-10-2003 Judge Mathis Cries For A Troubled Young Man--Brandon moved in with his uncle, Anthony, to escape the gang lifestyle in Oakland. He had no where else to turn since both his parents were dead. To make matters worse, Brandon had Sickle Cell Anemia. Brandon said Anthony abused him and did nothing to encourage him. During the case, Anthony told Brandon that he meant nothing to him. As the audience moaned, Judge Mathis took his glasses off and began to cry. The judge said he saw himself in Brandon and said he did a good thing by running from the gangs. Brandon went on to tell of how Anthony threw all his stuff out, including the medication for his disease. Brandon brought Anthony to court for $2,500 for dumping his property, while his uncle counter sued for rent. Judge Mathis told Brandon that he did not sue for enough because he was entitled to pain and suffering, so the judge granted him $4,200. The audience applauded the verdict.

[@kadeneharvey7292]

Good for him. That asshole uncle is evil.

[@sardiniegenie]

+RavenSoul Thank you for the update!

[@nope4no1]

You're very welcome!

[@Guitarded1995]

+RavenSoul That's awesome. Truly touching. Thanks!

[@Puzzledrev]

+RavenSoul Thanks RavenSoul. That poor boy. I bet Judge Mathis saw that he found a place to live, too.

[@sugarjones8047]

Good news: The nephew grew up to be a youth pastor is married and has a cute kid.

[@debbiebramwell]

I was just trying to find out more on this precious guy!

[@saracuevas4100]

Thank you 🙏 it gives me peace to know this

[@bjjohnson3700]

That is soo wonderful!

[@Tendo3994]

If you’re serious I’m really glad to hear that. Thank you.

[@JujuBear14]

Hallelujah!!! 💖💖💖

[@mikechecks5994]

When Judge said he sees himself in him, that young man had a glow on his face like he could take over the world. Those few words could have made the biggest impact on this kids life, more than his rough and humble beginnings and adversity with his family.

[@alettapinkett1907]

That's what I thought to he woke up he seen he can be better and he seen mathis as the light

[@denisebraziel6436]

Thank God I am so happy to hear this man over came all obstacles and became a Pastor...May God continue to bless him and your Family... 🙏

[@amandarecoveryjones8216]

He's so jealous of the nephew and sees him as his enemy. Beautiful boy I hope he's living a great life.

[@Omo21000]

Yup that’s what it is

[@caralporter5989]

Yes the nephew is a youth pastor and married with children.

[@brandonmorris92]

@@caralporter5989 I wonder how his "uncle" is doing today....

[@007Nox]

Man it’s sickening I’m in the same situation with my mom and my uncle

[@MaybeDHitHim]

@@007Nox you hang in there. Make a plan to get up and outta there. I'm pulling for you.

[@crispycruiser4654]

The fact that this young boy even got up every day and kept on living, looked presentable and carried himself with class, even through chronic disease, through being an orphan from teenage years, through vicious abuse by his closest relative, is really an inspiration to me. I lost my dad at 25 and got very sick now at 33 years old. I know judge Mathis didn’t just let this kid go after the show. If I know judge Mathis he met him, he motivated him, and kept in touch. Hopefully he’s doing well now as this was 20 years ago and he’s actually older than me. Also, shame on the uncle for doubting that his sickle cell was acting up. This is textbook gaslighting that the healthy do to the disabled all the time by accusing them of faking illness. If you're a healthy person, you haven't walked a day in my shoes, so you don't get to have a say or input on whether I'm too sick to you a favor. It's the worst feeling in the world to be in pain and have loved ones accuse you of faking. Also the uncle is an animal abuser. Just wow.

[@cjthebusta3721]

Someone mentioned that the guy's a youth pastor, married with a child so he turned out okay.

[@batk0427]

I'm with you. I KNOW he did!! Because Judge Mathis is as manly as they COME!

[@Bay_Area_Landlord510]

How long have you been knowing judge Mathis?

[@CommunistHydra]

​@@Bay_Area_Landlord510 yea lol

[@katters4368]

Beautifully said!!! Yes!

[@rustyjuice9493]

WOW. I was watching funny cases and didn't expect this at all, almost had me in tears. I was not ready at all! Judge Mathis deserves a lot of respect for that one.

[@debraprentice2032]

Am not from America but I watch judge Mathis sometimes but it the first time I saw this clip boy this made me cry Mr mathis sure was the angel in this boy life what an uncle shame on him it really makes me cry n to think he became a youth pastor it makes me cry evan more watching from the Caribbean Barbados

[@chrisluvshacks]

He’s not treating him like his nephew, he’s treating him like a stranger that he has to show dominance towards

[@KDawg92801]

chrisluvshacks treating him like a DOG

[@adamschizo]

@@KDawg92801 treating him like a dog and he doesn't even treat the dogs like how any sane human treats a dog

[@shiziq_k]

The uncle seems like he has been incarcerated for some time to treat his sickly nephew in such a cruel manner.

[@Visualtherapy0814]

The wife looks terrified.. He definitely beats her. This man is crazy. This poor young man.. Where is this full episode!!

[@jaidaphillips6596]

Look under Davis vs berry

[@ninagezellie4206]

@@jaidaphillips6596 can't find it.

[@jaidaphillips6596]

Nina Gezellie Oh ok

[@KingD-light]

I was thinking the same thing. I really don't doubt it at all. I see nothing but fear on her face. She probably have said something, but he probably turned Ike Turner on her.

[@269gregory]

I've been looking for the full episode for over a decade now and I cannot find it.

[@maryciabutler5115]

To hear his uncle say you not nothing to me that breaks my heart. I am glad judge Mathis stood up for this man. At least he knows now someone is listening and feels his pain

[@rhondafitch444]

I am so happy the Judge became his mentor!! I prayed for this young man! I am happy to find he is doing well. I had no doubt he would be ok, he had great determination and his faith, and with great mentoring I am just glad he found his calling

[@andayimushenye9839]

"Where is the love, all I hear is toughness?" That is the quote of the year.

[@subscribefornoreasonplease1472]

nah quote of the decade

[@213haze3]

Fr fr

[@TheKAYLEN101]

Sometimes age doesn't bring wisdom it just brings wrinkles

[@sereneamani1713]

Khalid Holmes Sometimes a young fool just grows up physically. They just become old fools.

[@91Definite]

It doesn’t at all! Seems like the young boy has more wisdom than he do 💯🗣!

[@Truthbtold27]

Sheeesh

[@user-kj6vz9ez4d]

Beautifully stated thanks u judge for sticking up for this kid this made me cry 😭😭😭😭 my heart is hurt ❤❤❤❤

[@helenmo181]

Beautifully stated. Thank you judge for sticking up for this kid.

[@YouTube.TOM.A]

It is tragic that the real issues here are hidden behind the drama. You are looking at a Youngman unable to make the adjustment to inhabit a house that does not belong to his parents, Applaudable is his efforts to rid himself of gang influence, but he is still resistant to the rules of the house that we learn as teens. I often disagreed with my father, but never went up against him, or acted disrespectfully. These skills will also be helpful in keeping a job and dealing with civil authority.

[@ms.gracefullybroken8724]

Yesssss…thank God

[@intimatespearfisher]

@@KZbin.TOM.A he was going out late at night but skipping work, blaming his illness. Playing loud music at night, knowing he's not allowed to. My dad would have lost his shit too. And rightly so! The uncle needs better communication skills but his house his rules.

[@YouTube.TOM.A]

@@intimatespearfisher I respect your information as probative but have no way of knowing if that is the truth. That aside, I have laid my head at the discretion of many landlords / family members, before being independent. Some did not prescribe specific rules but I learned how to read their moods. I learned how to be in subjection of someone else's treasured abode. I wish the young man well but if he really wants to reform his life, dealing with his uncle in this measure of a problem is low hanging fruit on his way to self actualization.

[@iActuallyLiveinUtah]

I'm your 666th like 😈

[@13percenter48]

"Wheres the love....All I see is toughness" -Thats was deep

[@jaywad8876]

It's "hear" all I *hear* is toughness.

[@shamshoward8555]

@@jaywad8876 😂😂

[@user-xt7pp5yy9w]

100 %

[@mw33946]

@@jaywad8876 🤓

[@anthow4041]

😭😭😭😭😭 FACTS! it was deep tho! fr I cried so many times on this. 😔

[@MyUsernameIsAlsoBort]

I wish the full case was on KZbin.

[@DDstreamz]

When you didn’t come from nothing and hear someone with even the slightest amount of success in life say “ I see myself in you/him” it is the the most inspiring thing you can feel. Especially when you know your odds of actual success

[@BudokaiTH]

This was like a very dark version of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

[@slainski3344]

😂😂😂😂

[@grizzlytimbers2358]

This made my fuckin day hahahaha

[@turquoiselomax8965]

This is pretty much what is gonna happen with the new Fresh Prince remake. People are of course pissy about it, but the fact that this video is pretty much the reality of Fresh Prince is the point of the remake. The here and there episodes with drama were amazing, but this chance to tell the story in a more constant dramatic light is definitely reeling me in.

[@tinajackson8865]

Wow that is So Very True..

[@joshuacoleman6947]

Well this is REAL LIFE! Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a TV show. These are actual Lenigents pending in court

[@ms.woodard8714]

I love Mathis. He's come a long way

[@marysutton434]

Oh yeah.

[@primalwerewolf9356]

Mary Sutton Judge mathis always talks about Crack because he's a Crackheas himself

[@cityboyyayarea4742]

And he gonna let you know every damn episode 😂😂😂 but you’re right though...

[@wildhorse7880]

I was watching Him today

[@kwamegramling5362]

So sad throwing a damn knife could at least friend could’ve testify as well to

[@jeremyjames3633]

I have 5 nephews and I would never treat them like this Im tough on them but I would give them all the love I got

[@livviehutchinson949]

If he dealt with his nephew like that how does he deal with his wife. Thank God this young man's determination led him in the path of a good life 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sonyretroradiofan177]

In my mind, from the way she gets teary along with JM, she knows the nephew's pain. I'm actually led to believe he was about to abuse her for standing up for the nephew. I think the nephew said that he still speaks with her to this day so maybe she finally escaped the uncle.

[@chrisutley2859]

They really need to post the entire case online

[@vw1649]

Exactly.

[@derrickjackson6737]

I agree

[@JasthePhilo]

Right. Where is it

[@daniellem2992]

Yes!

[@KareemBolling85]

I wanted to see the rest, is it on here?

[@carmenchavez9846]

That uncle is one cold hearted individual

[@laughingachilles]

+Carmen Chavez You just witnessed either a pure narcissist or psychopath.

[@carmenchavez9846]

Real Talk 100

[@lisagiles5478]

Capital Ass Hole

[@kimberlyherron2762]

ok

[@queenheart6134]

his wife is no better

[@jakaviswilliams8947]

The moment the uncle u are nothing to me judge Mathis break down and start crying because he really care about this young brother and judges Mathis grow up on the street and was trying to get this young man a fight chance at life not see a other young brother died on the street or in prison I take my hat off to Mr judge Mathis he really love and care honor the youth of today God bless judge Mathis for be the garden angel this young man his show this young man u may like u are alone and nobody cares about you or love u bit there always someone about wacth over u can hear your cries out for help think you again judge Mathis for being garden angel for this young man I have nothing but respect for you for and love💯🙏 God bless you 🙏

[@peacefreedom4930]

This made me cry. Thank you Judge Mathis for helping him. ❤

[@timothybugg8106]

When Judge Mathis said "I see myself in him" I love the boys reaction ...it gave him hope and inspiration! He was shocked 🙌🏽 ...this definitely made me cry 😢

[@tanyabrown791]

The boy finally felt that somebody understood.

[@TAlexanderMusic23]

Tore UP!!!

[@chroniclesofdavon]

Yess!!!! I saw that tooooo

[@ladybugradio1988]

@@tanyabrown791 yeah and I especially felt it when he started to cry.

[@greer2402]

Judge Mathis went to jail. He wasn't a good person when he was young. I bet someone like the uncle straighten him out

[@mohammedal-ameen863]

"And yea I'm crying because I see my self in him".

[@Jejdjejbfjf]

Narcissist

[@hinatababe97]

capybara tranquil no, empathy, sympathy, & being human. And honestly, you don’t “know” where people come from/how they were raised. Judge Mathis probably went through something VERY similar and was brought to emotion bc of how traumatic it was, and to think that defiant was going to win him over by playing an it’s a “mans game” card, was foolish and arrogant and cold

[@jamarnemcgill1400]

Judge Mathis had a rough upbringing too. All too similar.

[@pointless132]

@@Jejdjejbfjf You might be a sociopath to not understand sympathy and recognize empathy.

[@philliplamb2761]

@@Jejdjejbfjf late comment..but do u even know what that means

[@misstrue1000]

Ooooh that kid needed that support in that moment ! I'm so glad to see judge Mathis talk to his "step dad" like that and him have to sit there and take it! His wife has no voice. He was jealous of that kid for wanting to be a better person. This is a strong kid , I KNOW he will be blessed!

[@Lisa-iz7fr]

All I hear is toughness, where's the love? That was deep, he hit him hard with that one. Judge Mathis couldn't have picked better words to make this man feel like the pos he is. I know this happened a while ago, but I really hope this young man is now living his best life.

[@ThunderLips730]

uncle looks like a beaver crossed with Kanye West. just saying.

[@proveitbytch8379]

ThunderLips .... yeah huh... Bitch is kinda lizard-neckish... But dude's face tho! I'm on some Bubba-Gump meets Grace Jones meets Kanye in a bar room brawl type shit....

[@ThunderLips730]

The Deepest Nail Funny!

[@brinalea7778]

ThunderLips omg! he really does lol

[@Teejaymcgeedrums_97]

more like a Carl Winslow from family matters if he was slow 😂😂

[@ThunderLips730]

T.j. Drummerboy McGee Carl Win-slow

[@arianakefu]

Beats his dogs? That itself already shows his character SMH

[@Cozmoe-su8yj]

Somebody messed up on the uncle badly.

[@vergespierre4271]

Exactly 💯

[@sonyretroradiofan177]

And he probably abused his wife as well based on her reactions.

[@thornpaw]

The uncle reminds me of my dad. My dads said the exact. Same. Words to me for years. Amd when judge Mathis said his emotional piece, sticking up for the nephew......that hit me. Especially when he said "its one thing to a man tough love....but wheres the love? Cuz all i hear is toughness"

[@thaivue2644]

I can’t imagine what the kids been thru. This hurt my heart big time. Even though I don’t have much, I’d gladly help this kid out.

[@RomeosRoom]

Brandon and I went to High School together. We weren't close...we might exchange a waz up if we saw each other though. Just goes to show you that you never know what somebody is going through.

[@heidiangeles1381]

Romeo do know how he’s doing now

[@scorpiosfynest5383]

Very true

[@meganhey2582]

What was she like when you saw him though

[@aimeealcime]

Joseli Rosario I thought the same 😂😂😂

[@nicolemarshall9534]

@Romeo Do you know how this young man is doing now

[@jaimeeclair8999]

Nephew: "Unc, I'm your nephew man, I'm family", Uncle: " You're not nothing to me". This breaks my heart. How could anyone be so cold-hearted, especially towards a kid with a chronic painful illness? I'm all for kids respecting adults, but this man is just plain evil.

[@deewatson843]

Jaime eclair yes, this line right here, hurt me too!

[@jaysheez4725]

He went on to say "Your nothing to me. You are her nephew". The uncle never cared for this young man. It didn't matter what he did in the house. It was going to be a problem regardless. He had already prejudged the boy before he ever stepped foot into his house. He didn't want him there in the first place. I wonder how his life turned out. Karma usually wins in the end.

[@deewatson843]

jay sheez OMG! How could he and how could she stand by and allow her husband to hurt this young man?! Cold heart and yeah karma never fails.

[@vw1649]

This is a very sad situation...I hoped it worked out.

[@toddfoley8206]

When I saw this I was crying and I'm a man how could that uncle be so cruel and have the odasity to say you're nothing to me? Unbelievable

[@jangy1106]

The fact that the “Uncle” got mad already tells us that he did some more crazy stuff

[@Elijah1916_myhighway]

People like Tony (uncle) are just so bitter and full of rage. As soon as they walk into a room it's like a cloud of dark energy just takes over. Seeing how he talks to his nephew, shows no remorse in throwing a knife at him, and allegedly beats his dogs, I'm willing to bet that this guy is just an absolute miserable person towards everyone who comes into contact with.

[@joshuaandino]

"I'm your nephew, man!" "You're nothing to me!" Why would you say that to your relatives?😤

[@KDawg92801]

Uncle by marriage most likely

[@tinajackson8865]

That was So Sad, his Real parents are probably watching this with tears too..

[@tinajackson8865]

That was So Sad, his Real parents are probably watching this with tears too..

[@kennedicampbell8505]

@@KDawg92801 my aunt by almost marriage loves me and i love her

[@Amatullah.574]

He's a dog that's why. No not even that he's below that a dog doesn't do people like that.

[@survivor5044]

His uncle told him you're nothing to me. He showed his true colors in court that day. I hope this young man got the support from another family member he needed.

[@teegreen3909]

The Aunt just stayed put

[@tillmanrealestate413]

@@teegreen3909 she ain't nothing either...

[@AboveSanity000]

​@@teegreen3909 she look abused

[@sakurakou2009]

​@@teegreen3909he need male family cux she cant even stand up to her abusive husband

[@hersheydickens210]

I hate his uncle

[@indianicholas6562]

Judge Mathis been through the struggle. I read his story. Sending my prayers to this young man. He deserves so much better. If I were his Auntie I wouldn't anyone none of that.

[@charlesleeiii]

This episode was taped 4 days before I started high school, but I never saw this episode as it aired at the time. I was thankful to have graduated middle school, because that allowed me to escape the bullies. I attended a total of 3 high schools. I started attending my 1st high school on Tuesday, August 26, 2003. I attended the school for 2 years. I had to repeat the 9th Grade my 2nd year at the school, but I left to escape the bullies and I managed to pass the 9th Grade. I attended my 2nd high school for 2 years, but I didn't pass the 10th Grade and the school closed down so my mother had to enroll me in another school which was my 3rd high school I attended, but I had to repeat the 10th Grade for the 2nd and final time. I just didn't feel comfortable waking up every morning to get ready for school and when I was at school, I didn't feel comfortable there either. I felt like it would take me forever to graduate. I didn't wanna be in my 20s still in high school. I loved video games at the time.

[@rachelst-john7963]

When JM said "i see myself in him" a light went off in that youth in a really positive way🙌🏽

[@askinner942]

Yes it did! It lit up his world! 🙏😍

[@LanceRedCock]

​@@askinner942 And he went on to become a pastor and family man. 🎉

[@LifeIsNotorious]

Notice his Aunt is not saying anything, but I saw tears from her eyes. She probably gets abused too, he looks evil. I'm glad things turned well for the young man I saw the update.

[@yesterdayitrained]

I agree. If the uncle treats his own blood- his nephew- this way, it's likely he doesn't treat his wife any better. Her behavior (always looking at her husband, never at the nephew), makes me think she is doing what she is "supposed" to be doing. The man is soulless.

[@LifeIsNotorious]

MelaniePM1​ Exactly. You can tell something ain't right between their marriage. Karma is going to be a real bitch with him. If she hasn't been yet.

[@xelefonte]

That's quite a stretch. The aunt is no relative to Brandon, she is his aunt-in-law which really means nothing. This is between Brandon and the uncle. Maybe you're right but you're purely speculating. "He looks evil" why?? Did he murder somebody? Did he rape a child? No all we know that he did was...not want to take in his nearly adult nephew. He gets the burden of having another grown man in his house but never got the privilege of raising him and watching him grow as a child. Lifeisnotorious you're full of shit.

[@mariasartzis-pellicier1723]

xele fonte You are such a blind AF troll, that you actually had the balls to post this shit. You CLEARLY are lacking compassion to thus young man. It's like You're dead inside!!

[@dm2129]

xele fonte nope She's the biological aunt and he's the in law thats sad😩😞😖

[@lindagreen6447]

Im glad someone told that this young man is doing much better. Blessings to you and the family

[@KoticOne]

I'm crying like a baby , and I would do anything to help a young life out. This world is tough... and the last thing anyone deserves is more hate from someone that should love them

[@christianWilliams-pc4jn]

He's literally 5'2 talking about he's a big man. Small man complex to the extreme.

[@takerfan4ever]

he may not look tall.. but he does look bigish.. looks easily over 200

[@dipsetforever4611]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rogermoore173]

He wanna fight a kid with sickle cell

[@saucy_airra]

Bruh I choked on my water 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@naomimotlhasedi4086]

Looks confused as lies. He is stupid for hurting him. Guy is trying.

[@MCV-xg7kc]

“and grabbed a big stick he used to beat the dog with”...a big man indeed.

[@melonboi927]

The big stick

[@riverrich7929]

The actions of everyone in this video (including Judge Mathis) are the result of the trauma they experienced during their formative years which begins the moment that you are conceived. As a newly conceived being and before you even know how to communicate, you are already being exposed to the type of energy that your mother is creating. The good news is that Generational Trauma can be overcome with conscious awareness by the traumatized. Each and every one of us is traumatized. You can CHOOSE to live from LOVE and not live from FEAR. 🙏❤

[@sheroljoseph9836]

What a touching and inspiring story,I am happy the way the young man went on to achieve his education,with the help of Judge Mathis,blessings to you young man

[@apexhiking5291]

I feel everyone that’s had a hard life, past or present is moved by this clip. Sometimes all we ever needed was someone to side up with us for the better.. Judge Mathis is that voice.

[@gregorynewsome5338]

U

[@user-kw7mz1eg2l]

Facts !

[@maryharris8723]

I Am A license preacher's daughter who has been love since birth and this still moves me.

[@TheCrazyGamerLady]

“The number 1 rule: No man is a bigger man than me in my house!” So I guess no one lives in his house.

[@lendzemojoachimkimeng1318]

Nothing wrong with that. U wanna live in his house u go by his rules as simple as that

[@sereneamani1713]

@@lendzemojoachimkimeng1318 What rules? There was nothing simple about this case. If you couldn't see the mental disturbance or at best, stupidity of that uncle, you might want to get checked.

[@gwendolynhagler9465]

Midget

[@TheCrazyGamerLady]

Isn’t the goal of taking care of a child to make them a better person than the parent/guardian? Have them achieve a greatness that the guardian couldn’t achieve? How is that supposed to happen when the guardian says “You can’t be a be a better person than me”? They have to leave the house before they can stand up for themselves? If they leave before they know to stand up for themselves, they probably won’t. Or they won’t for a real long time because it was never seen as a good thing when they were growing up.

[@highlightedreply8838]

WHEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HEARD THAAAAT!!

[@MrEdwardsvictor49]

Judge Mathis I don’t know if you know this or not but you inspire a lot of people and thanks to your show’s a lot of peoples got to know the truth in there families and other situations and been stronger since they left your court and living a much better life ❤❤❤❤

[@kasimowens6615]

I know this young man from Oakland California meeting Judge Mathis I know he is in good company I'm glad you left Oakland California

[@Fellasluvme2]

You can tell in the wife’s eyes she felt for that young man but was probably too scared herself to say anything.

[@ThatStevenLouis]

🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@jerinbrowder2468]

She's a grown woman... She has a mouth of her own... She could've spoke up

[@jonathanslade1254]

@@jerinbrowder2468 he abusive probably

[@lulurebornbeautyqueen7985]

That’s an asswhipping I would have had to take!!!! Would take plenty before I let my babies be hurt

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

It's too much help out there for abused and or single woman to be accepting any kind of treatment!! No, excuses but low self-esteem!!

[@timikajohnson3410]

When that pen dropped, the tears dropped and after Judge spoke those words into the atmosphere…a breakthrough came in for this young man. His steps were ordered.

[@VICTOR-pi4iq]

Amen.

[@askinner942]

I totally agree!! Amen!! I thank God for Judge Mathis!! He change lives with inspirations that's changing mines as well!! Praise God! ⚔🛡🙏🙌💯💪🔥🔥❤😇

[@velirod8700]

Amennnn

[@shaunadillon9600]

Halllllllleeeeeelllllujah

[@nadirkhan2250]

Wow!! You have such a way with words. The way you put it was quite profound! Do you write? It's a dead serious question.

[@heavyizthacrown-5842]

Judge Mathis gave the uncle some game, God will put you in a situation like that purposely so you can BLESS SOMEBODY, guess what will happen when you become a blessing to someone? You’ll get blessed in return. 💯

[@marcustoney7762]

Damn man, this is heat wrenching. I wanna see the full episode.

[@toniciariley1466]

That's exactly how some families do! Once your parents leave, they don't give a fuck about you!

[@drifter2597]

Tonicia Riley I know the feeling

[@ivoryadeline9563]

Tonicia Riley 😢😢😢😢 I'm so sorry for your burdens.... makes me really think how greatful I am to be where I am....may the Lord bless all of you tenfold!!!! 💖💖💖

[@queenbee4906]

Tonicia Riley I promise fake ass family.members

[@toniciariley1466]

First Nation Thank you

[@toniciariley1466]

Ivory Adeline Thank you. My parents are still here thank God. But unfortunately I have family members that act just like this pitiful man.

[@latoshaadams4413]

he turned out good after this he got married and had a child on the way but he has no dealings with his uncle.but he talks to his aunt..

[@SS29714]

Does he have any social media?

[@koffeecakes83]

How did you find out?

[@Marsena]

I'm SO glad for him! His story touched my heart.

[@taniaduncan8356]

I'm glad he didn't let that dirt bag bring him down! Judge Mathis was telling his truth he grew up in the streets and turned his life around. He saw himself in that young man.

[@godssheildofarmor9365]

How can I find the update

[@archiefairs9052]

Praise God that's amazing.

[@Headnotthetail2]

The wife is scared or plain crazy .Aint no way in the world I’d let my husband beat and talk down to my nephew like that.

[@disabledbabe]

Tatyana Najee The abusers are sneaky. He has already beaten her self-esteem down, alienated her from everybody and everything she knows and made her a stay at home wife so he can have better control. She has no voice.

[@KingAssmar]

@D Thizz Fucking ignorant. So many people show fear through smiling and laughing. No one brought up feminism but you though.

[@PaulPaid]

@D Thizz You sound like a Moron.

[@PaulPaid]

@Noma That's called a "Punk Bitch"

[@Akhona3]

Reese B 😭😭😭

[@chasingthedragon317]

I CRIED WITH JUDGE MATHIS ON THIS CASE. I HAVE SO MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT FOR HIM AS A JUDGE AND AS A MAN. HIS METHODS ARE SO RELATABLE.

[@icecol22]

This made me cry!!! That's what's wrong with the world. Too much anger and malice and not enough love.💛💛💛 He didn't want to care for his nephew. You can see the hatred and disgust in his eyes.That young man was hurting 💔

[@jacqulineowens683]

He should never speak to his uncle again for saying he was nothing to him. His aunt should of said something to protect him she's no better then her husband.

[@Jackson_Harris]

I actually cried watching this 😢

[@nickbell7166]

Me 2

[@glendavalentine5488]

Me too

[@everybodyistrash]

Same.

[@clarissagriffith1800]

i have NEVER seen Judge Mathis cry.

[@ajsassy788]

Clarissa Griffith Had me choked up! Damn

[@Gridlock047]

Because it hit home. He could relate to what that young man going through. And the uncle is evil.

[@anomaly.authentic593]

This is how my step father is and has been my entire life. Won't admit to anything wrong and blames me for everything. We have no relationship even though he claims he "Tried with me already" but never once did he show up to my wrestling match, my track meets, my football games. I did school sports for years and never was he there. He always had to be the big man his favorite phrase is "This is my mothaf*ckin house" but always says "Our house" when all is good. Its been months since he kicked me out and i've been struggling hard on my own.

[@francissikazwe3237]

Yall haven't found the full episode

[@joshuacoleman6947]

I looked up the plaintiff. Im SO HAPPY he is married and has two beautiful children. Now also a youth pastor. I'm really happy for him

[@ISayToMyself]

Wow. Never seen this episode. Hope the young man is doing well today.

[@LittleRockElevators]

ISayToMyself I remember watching this episode when it first aired. The uncle was a butthole and I almost was in tears when the uncle said you ain't nothing to me. I admired Judge Mathis because he went through the thing this young did.

[@shawntaviap]

yes he's a youth pastor graduated from college with a associate and he's going back for his bachelor they did a interview

[@allyshea]

@@shawntaviap where can I find that interview ?

[@Mikaglory]

Alecia Sawyer it doesn’t exist

[@justinnelson7186]

I promise u if he stayed in Oakland after this episode then sadly he prolly dead. bay area a hell of a place. especially Oakland

[@JustAJinx-ci6hg]

The uncle's face when Judge started lighting him up... "It was at that point he knew... he effed up."

[@christyrambo8894]

This episode made me cry too that baby needed him and he failed him completely

[@deelux4873]

This made me cry.

[@malloryknox2252]

U can see the surprise in his eyes when Judge Mathis says he sees himself in him... I hope he is well

[@redpyramid1914]

Judge Mathis was that age himself once.

[@wileecoyote5749]

Unfortunately he was found dead with his organs missing

[@louivillehammer4346]

@@wileecoyote5749 that’s not true at all

[@Matthew-vf9rm]

@@wileecoyote5749 no he wasn’t 😂😂

[@elliettalomar112]

It’s beautiful, probably one of the rare times he heard himself validated ❤️

[@KenyanBunnie]

I have always wanted to watch this fully. Mathis is a great man, mentor, role model. I hope this young man was able to move on and build his life successfully.

[@jwj500]

Well said...

[@ImJustDenz]

1:17 is the moment where he cried.

[@yvonneheidari8052]

i’m a single mom with 4 boys i work hard to put a roof food on the table wash the clothes. I’m OK taking one more son. I don’t care he’s 2627. He can be my fifth son. I’m crying here the way his uncle treats him. I’m proud of him for running away from the gang.❤😢

[@sharonmax6968]

If this don’t hit you in the heart, I don’t know what does. Those were powerful inspiring words from JM

[@sherry19017]

Factsssss

[@sherrisereynolds3514]

It sure was

[@chrispleasantable]

How can this uncle be so cold and selfish?

[@hotfishfromsharktale]

This literally made me cry. I've seen judge Mathis have some really strong reactions but he felt this to his core and that young man needed to hear that

[@simplyshanbrown3684]

For real.