Judge Reunites With Middle School Classmate She Recognized In Bond Court

[@jillianwhitley8140]

He seems like a very good person. He probably interacted with the wrong people.

[@Niku911]

yes... i almost cried 😭😭😭

[@its_aj251]

Yeah...

[@taehyung3457]

True

[@matth1211]

Sounds like he also had addiction issues. That's a sure bet to get involved with the wrong crowd lol

[@MrMadreko]

Probably? This is the reason why he felled down and became what he was because i hope he changed in the meantime. Addictions....there are so many that make us all somebody that we don't want to be. I wish this fella good luck.

[@BigJimbo106]

cant imagine the embarrassment if an old classmate saw me with my life falling apart

[@takeyourtime5025]

ikr. that judge has warm heart, she motivated him.

[@bigjuice2294]

I would be like "you should've let me copied your homework, now I'm fucked."

[@nutyyyy]

Perhaps it's the exact event that you need to turn your life around. Often you have to hit rock bottom before you realise how far you've fallen. It's never too late to change things.

[@Widdekuu91]

(Beware, long personal story about one classmate that I met after 10-12 years) I've met lots of old classmates, but somehow it was always them that looked like their life had fallen apart. And I always greeted them nicely. Twice the person ran off, too embarrassed to look at me. Multiple times they started an awkward conversation, in which it was soon clear that they were either addicted to drugs, alcohol, or otherwise in a bad place in life. And too often, they instantly throw insults at me, hoping to cover up their fear and pain, which is wáy too clear to cover up. One time though, which really stuck with me, I met someone +/-10 years later, that had been out of controll in high school. It was a special school for kids with special needs, it's just that mine was innocent ADHD and he had severe anger issues. Back then, he'd given me black-eyes and slammed my head into the wall. He was known for being the stereotypical Arab guy, with the leather jacket that pickpocketed people and nastily catcalled women. Always dealing with the cops, agressive to teachers, and so on. About 10 or more years later, he walked into the same traincompartment and stared at me. I was frightened, looked the other way and he greeted me. Before I could even say anything, he started apologizing for the time in highschool. He said he remembered everything he'd done, even mentioned the punching and said; 'Oh I can't tell you how sorry I am for that, I was a total idiot back then. I'm not asking you to forgive me, that's totally up to you if I deserve that. Just know that I've changed since then, I'm not hurting people anymore, I've made my life better.' I accepted his apology and we talked as friends after that. He told me that he had started working in the police-department, as an assistant, but wanting to become the head of the department. I laughed and said (jokingly); Oh, you visited them só often in your younger years, you just figured you might as well work there, since you know the department so well?' He laughed out loud and we seperated ways, since I had to get out a few stops earlier. But that was the only person that has sincerely apologized. And had turned his life around. And he's doing great now.

[@noahf6363]

Jeff Jones Or an ex

[@auravergeldedios8311]

I believe this man is not a bad person. Life just didn't treat him well.

[@backbone93]

And you are a good person for recognising that ;) I always cringe if people judge a book by its Cover.. Youre totally right. Life shapes you, and you just gotta survive it

[@aurelianspodarec2629]

He, he doesn't seem bad. Usually its the other way around, but yeah.

[@prasantamukherjee6418]

No-one is bad Circumstances makes them act bad Have a great day 😊

[@tdennis8511]

I agree

[@joydeepmitra4114]

It's the same with all bad people

[@b4hmax1687]

For anyone wondering, he has really brought his life together and has a job.

[@tofunwatoyinbo]

Oh awesomeeeee

[@user-uu2sr9tp6l]

🙏

[@tjlee3074]

That’s so awesome. Praise God. This really touched me

[@sj-237]

Link?

[@Maakishan786]

link?

[@rodponcedelrosario8036]

"He was the nicest kid in middle school." "I always wondered what happened to you, sir." Touching lines...

[@JSB-2Z-2K]

man live is hard

[@RicoBanify]

Yeah that shit must of hit alot harder then the sentence itself... that shit was a sledge hammer to his emotions.

[@anandmaurya8479]

Her empathy has intelligence

[@Grace-mm2lk]

@Steve I'm so sorry for you you are so negative

[@shafihpp]

Super word of all the time hit the heart

[@michaellonge8384]

This judge is truly someone that genuinely sees prisoners as ordinary people that just took a wrong turn. Im so inspired by her good soul.

[@sakurachristineito6428]

God bless her.

[@apizcyril9479]

depends on what they did. if the prisoner is a child serial killer doubt she going to be nice like that

[@midnightdeirdre]

I’m surprised she hasn’t been offered her own show!

[@Daniel-ld7xs]

Anyone know how he's doing?

[@S.O.Gworld]

That hug she gave didn’t show it though

[@ms.ellaneous6406]

He was so ashamed in the court, I bet his whole life flashed in front of his face when he realized the judge was a childhood friend...WOW

[@4seeableTV]

That's a perfect description of what we saw.

[@beanbrahh7666]

He saw himself failed and she’s a judge

[@youthgamngpatnerz3300]

he realised the good path he could have taken

[@chrisalavi6083]

I think cried not to seeing a childhood friend But to see what he has become

[@nad1ax2]

@@chrisalavi6083 copypasta

[@roneagle8038]

What a heartwarming story. I had a similar experience as a police officer. I had arrested a young man and he was subsequently sentenced to a year in the county jail. During the arrest procedure I had the opportunity to talk with him and encourage him to use the experience as a step towards seeking a better life. He seemed to be a person with a good heart. Three years later I was clearing a traffic stop and a car beeped and pulled over. It was this young man, trying to thank me through his tears. He had indeed turned his life around and was married with a small child, succeeding as a father and husband. We never know what effect we might have by showing kindness. It's true that many might have no effect at all, but that one success is worth many failures. Thank you Jesus, all glory and honor to you.

[@mattcoffee1269]

i was being transported to court from a juvy. on way back to juvy, 2 punks were put in back for ride to juvy. the older cop let me sit up front. door unlocked, no cuffs. kid in back said 'why does he get to sit up front?' cop said " he's my deputy' ...haha.. he also gave me a small mini bible, he could tell i was a good kid in a shitty situation. i still think about him to this day, was 30+ years ago.

[@Bane520]

@@mattcoffee1269 Aww that's so sweet lmao

[@joisaita6522]

I'm so glad for him... May I ask what offence did he commit?

[@roneagle8038]

@@joisaita6522 It was an arrest warrant for burglary.

[@joisaita6522]

@@roneagle8038 thank god it wasn't an murder attempt or smt unforgivable

[@sadaxx3810]

She's a very very kind woman.

[@diamondlite3]

YES

[@chiragsinghfitness2995]

Girl

[@JamesDude100]

@@chiragsinghfitness2995, no, that’s a woman not a girl.

[@IndianGymBro]

@@chiragsinghfitness2995 Ruk ja veere.

[@gianniaramouni5714]

@@JamesDude100 woman*

[@eastcoastandy]

Shes a real one. Bless her soul.

[@karinasotova1766]

*Only 18* 👇👇👇 291620.loveisreal.ru

[@dipolasoju8912]

@@karinasotova1766 Karina

[@gordonaliasme1104]

@@usernameusername5655 👺👿🤪

[@uchiha-channel5914]

She next to God table judging together

[@eastcoastandy]

@@uchiha-channel5914 🤣🤣🙌

[@vergilmontiero2558]

She gave him a professional hug and showed no bias in front of the camera. That's a respectable person

[@gamecolor4519]

She didn't want to hug him

[@blackfirst1691]

@@gamecolor4519 i saw that too!

[@blackfirst1691]

wrong!

[@DarkHorse404]

@@blackfirst1691 yo😂

[@gregumsharris9876]

Professional hug lol that was a shake my hand instead

[@billf7062]

The judge could have pretended she didn’t know him; she didn’t. A judge that lives up to her title “your honor.”

[@lilylovesitaly3932]

Judge Mindy is a lovely, inspirational woman❤️🥰❤️

[@aminabhat2776]

❤❤❤❤

[@sonnysjsu]

They must have had very good friendship in the past. She recognized him from the first look.

[@yeimarsoto3196]

@gothatway0940% is still a great memory lol. That means out of 1,000 high school students you remember 400. That's pretty good. I've been out for 10 years and probably exchanged words with roughly 500 students. That said, I would only be able to recall around ~150 and only about ~50 by name. And it doesn't have to be a good friendship necessarily. Maybe, a conversation stood out. Numbers are going to go way down in another decade I suppose. Will keep you posted haha. And from middle school? Shit. Even less. I guess 100 visually and 30 by name

[@lemonadefm2566]

I mean she can be a judge for a reason lol, like the extraordinary brain

[@annieoperator6194]

Probably were both in the smart honors class..they always remember each other

[@zerolimit6030]

Properly she already went through his particular and background before sitting in the court.

[@banderas2000]

true. she did. i bet she had a thing for him. her eyes lingered on him longer than any other inmate. and gave a little smile apon her first look

[@iielephvnt6125]

This is why we should treat everybody nicely, you don’t know if you would meet them again .

[@adoskorkados3012]

Wisdom personified.

[@visualalchemy07]

This hit me hard...thankyou miss😊

[@explorinjenkins349]

Them's some wise words to live by.

[@shakuntaladhage2504]

Idk why but i laughed

[@under2171]

I need more of your wisdom.

[@crulio]

I feel for this guy, it's clear he isn't a bad person, he just made bad choices. Unfortunately, we live in a world where those choices will inhibit his ability to find stable employment.

[@crulio]

@@Robert-zc5be Although your comment is fair, when you look at his rap sheet a lot can be tied to him being a drug addict. Which is likely a combination of an unstable environment and bad influences at an early age. He is accountable for those decisions, but it's no less unfortunate that he seems like a good person who will never be able to out run those choices.

[@divinelove4604]

I think with her remembrance of him and her belief in him to turn it all around into a positive will help him improve his life for good.

[@rodneypreston1877]

This why you need to be nice to people in school never know who they will. Become 👌💯💯💯💯

[@marcusjohnson6121]

@@rodneypreston1877 nah that’s why u hang out with the right people and make good choices💀 that’s where it all comes back to not being nice to someone in middle school

[@Denturess]

@@marcusjohnson6121 I mean if you can make that choice consider yourself blessed. Many people are just born into it. They get even less choices to pick from

[@Dongdaemun_27]

He's a manager at a pharmaceutical company in Florida now! Great job in getting yourself together sir. It's never too late.

[@JohnnyWasabi]

Yes this is true.

[@smanqele]

Truly wonderful

[@andrew6297]

He’s just being slick. He’ll get a bunch of PHARMACEUTICALS and make a ton of money just kidding.

[@flowersArePretty1]

That’s amazing and I’m genuinely happy for him, but it also makes me think why is someone who was charged with burglary able to get that high of a position?

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

​@@flowersArePretty1 by working hard and proving yourself. Formerly incarcerated individuals are capable of contributing to society if the right resources are available to them

[@LonghornsLegend]

I felt his breakdown. It's like it was a realization of where his life went wrong and that this wasn't the person he used to be or wants to be. I'm glad this judge understands what a little compassion can do for people

[@anastasiap215]

I agree with your comment. Seeing the better side of someone may potentially cause that breakthrough in them. Much respect to this judge!

[@streetthugza2531]

It got me too

[@lvicente6005]

Ponerlo en español

[@anastasiap215]

@@lvicente6005 traducelo en español está plataforma y se contenido es en inglés pero usted lo puede traducir

[@nisselarson3227]

Yah... I recognize that "What have I become?" feeling with head in hands.

[@TVurnok]

Judge: Plus 3yrs for not returning my pen in middle school. Arthur: oh my goodness!!!

[@CorruptedWorlddd]

don't say it's not copied

[@sahilarora2009]

😂😂😂😂

[@kallil.souza.santos]

lol

[@praxym9293]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aestheticmizo6444]

Oh my goodness 😂😂😂

[@hitman6945]

He’s so lucky to be standing in front of the right Judge.

[@tlove2996]

🎯

[@daveupchurch7001]

BINGO. She seems firm but fair and compassionate. Most importantly, she believes in reform & accountability not just punishment. A stellar judge!

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

*judge

[@hitman6945]

@@daveupchurch7001 so true!

[@daveupchurch7001]

@@incumbentvinyl9291 Dude, this is a KZbin comment section, not a academic paper. Nobody cares about capitalization 😂 Judge, judge, JUDGE, jUdge, JUdGe.

[@Marina_de_Dios]

I’m a retired Court Judge from a small town, so, I had a similar experience than this one showed in the video. That’s a very rewarding and happy moment! 🙏🏽

[@PANKAJKUMAR-pb3fz]

Let's appreciate her. Even if she is at such heights, she is so down to earth.

[@akshaykumar1272]

@B l u e . . . but our judge see themselves as Gods.

[@DC-kh7xj]

@B l u e . . . You can't claim all Miami judges are the same either. It's not about where a judge is from, it's about how he/she looks at the profession. For some it's just about money and authority, to others, it's a responsibility.

[@DC-kh7xj]

@B l u e . . . Naming a particular community means all included in the community. Learn properly before you give a proper reply to a comment.

[@DC-kh7xj]

@B l u e . . . Indeed.

[@Losar2611.]

Sorry for Indians here a Watchmen don't shake hand with cobbler that's the truth

[@izzad777]

i really hope that man turn his life around. its hard to see him weeping like a child, ashamed of his own life.

It's mostly too late when they realize

[@SaisaiDem]

+Nathan Kelly It's never too late unless you have a death sentence

Saeedat Adesokan our definitions are different i guess. that man has fucked his life up by going and spending any amount of time in jail

[@beautysecret4491]

Saeedat Adesokan you're right. I saw a woman who was strung out on drugs and lost EVERYTHING turn her life around, graduated college and now has her own business

[@hirdy6]

Never too late to turn things around and only a fool would deny that, fool.

[@ll_hasty]

For anyone wondering, he finally got a job but he still committed robberies and got caught recently and faced the same judge again in courtroom .The judge could not bring herself to sentence him for a second time and recused herself and handed his case to other judge

[@nickoliphant8646]

Man that really sucks

[@myieshastyles]

wow 😢

[@Hari_123.]

Really? Is this true?

[@briangorman1079]

"I know who I could have been" - Jesus that was powerful.

[@gabrielagarcia3616]

He said, “cuz I know, where I could have been.”

[@uzumakiyusuf392]

Jesus is not GOD

[@uzumakiyusuf392]

@shablan abdhul hameed prove it There is god

[@sidmun4399]

@@uzumakiyusuf392 we don't need to prove u if u really want to know u will search for that

[@uzumakiyusuf392]

@@sidmun4399 I know God is real But Jesus ain't god

[@balticstain7150]

Isn't this lovely the fact that she actually went out of her way to see him being released and give him a big hug and some words of positive advice beautiful....

[@psychospoiler]

99.9% agreed but that's not a big hug lol

[@nottelling4828]

@@psychospoiler Ha! You stole the words out of my mouth (keyboard?) I've seen people hug AIDS patients more closer than this. She acted as if the man was made of wet tissue paper.

[@bfpskater]

I saw this too. I think it's because of she's a judge and there's a camera. She has to keep some professional boundary because of her profession as a judge

[@ermiasricalde153]

Thats no hug more like don't touch me

[@chrono106]

Lol, I had to click on the video because the hug in the thumbnail looked so awkward. And it was even more awkward than I expected!

[@nousinulfat6824]

"Because i know where I could have been". She helped him remember his true potential. Because that is what friends do.♥️

[@kewl800i]

This. At that moment he realized he has so much potential in life. That gave him strength. ☺

[@justposi]

No he's just ashamed , which is good too

[@Japan-is-my-love]

He is more hurten! It hurts i you are left behind while all others have their life together with family and so on. There are some things you cant fix at certain age.

[@joiisler3012]

@@Japan-is-my-love But with the love and support of his Family, Lawyer, and this old schoolmate, the Judge, he did Just That. I hear he is doing very well, and has left the past in the past. So. It is never too late. js

[@adrnacad3434]

The long awaited sequel.

[@godswill7030]

The worst moment in judge life was when she had sentence him to jail.The type of affection she has for her old school friend & the way she admits in front of all type people without fear that her reputation would be in stake.Hats off too you mam.

[@Krawna]

I think it would have been an empowering moment. Certainly not worst moment. She is there so she can give a "fair judgement" regardless of a bias. And she did that very very well.

[@Cloud__ffvii]

She didn't sentence him, the case was handed over to a different Judge, it says so in the description and she says he was lucky he had a good judge (she wasn't arrogantly talking about herself - most likely a friend and she put a good word in for him).

[@godswill7030]

I believe ur wright but when we talk about school friends they are someone who r very close to our heart bcz that time that's the world for us & seeing them in situation like this is something which affects u from inside as we hardly no people outside our school circle that's y u can't forget them.

[@KuitlahuakR]

Rocky Disaster they were in love

[@conman22gmail]

definitely not the worst moment in her life. If it was she would have recused herself to avoid a potential appearance of impropriety. She pretty much violated ethics rules by not recusing herself, so its not a stretch at all to say that she WANTED to rule on his case and enter the media spotlight. Elected judicial systems at work... smh

[@lavishnoe]

He was a good kid back then, probably interacted with the wrong ppl but God send him a friend who would remind him how good person he was

[@Nanaucat]

So the rest of inmates that were in the same situation do not have a bless from God huh? How does that work? I rather think it is a coincidence than the work of the "all mighty"

[@caz8135]

@@Nanaucat shut up stop spreading your hate on god

[@frofrofrofro900]

Why God didn't do anything earlier

[@abel7912]

@@frofrofrofro900 you ask god

[@annaxcn7589]

Amen!! God is so good. God works in mysterious ways that we often can’t understand. He gives al of us chances to turn to Him en turn our lives around! Thank you Lord, praise Jesus! And al of you have a blessed day ❤️❤️❤️

[@καδωαας]

the judge is the deal here. she single handedly reformed him with her gesture. what a person! what a way to impact.

[@aderibigbeoluwadamilare341]

Yea, some wouldnt even wanna be associated with him in anyhow but she showed a real good heart

[@jess_jeff7549]

youd be suprised, treating criminals addicts, homeless ect.. like normal human beings, what that can do to a persons self esteem. and therefore future.

[@brucerhodes8197]

I wouldn't say she single handedly reformed him... she certainly gave him a better opportunity to reform himself. Only an addict can reform themselves, no one else can do it for you... If he beats his addictions, then he most likely stops breaking other laws... Only time would tell, I'd love to hear an update now that the story is 5 yrs old...

[@Crymeareva]

She didn't hugged him well though.

[@raktimdutta]

@@Crymeareva How well do u want her to hug him?😂

[@ankurshah23]

What's amazing about this guys reaction is that it shows every criminal had a childhood and mostly that childhood was filled with innocence and joy. In that moment seeing his old classmate took him back to middle school and in a split second he was like wtf have I done to my life.

[@emilemarie3804]

❤🌹

[@randykinder268]

"This is a group effort to see you succeed. Don't let us down." This was an important statement, emphasizing not only the responsibility of the individual to choose success, but holding him in healthy accountability. I hope this guy lived up to it.

[@raulnarciso1689]

Totally right,you don’t want to be in front of that judge again,the hammer would slam without mercy

[@nilsniemeier5345]

The disappointment of someone you respect is a powerful motivator.

[@mommyissue]

@@raulnarciso1689 yep like I gave you a chance and you failed on me

[@freilezjawa8328]

Yes he is a succesfull CEO of a pharmaceutical company now. He’s got more money than in his crime time. Very inspiring man.

[@gabrisdZ]

@@freilezjawa8328 reallyy??? :)))

[@oneforall8161]

You could tell all the memories of her started flooding back to him when he started crying, truly touching. God bless them all

[@aspireahead8388]

Sometimes the necessary embarrassment needed is seeing yourself through someone else's eyes... And I think that is what happened here...

[@lu_re7198]

Much of it was probably memories of himself as a beautiful optimistic youth. That boy deserves a better life.

[@abhishekghosh4384]

May God bless him a better life. 🙏

[@kevinconway2965]

For me, I think it was seeing his school peer and what she became that broke him. Seeing her showed him what he could have done with his life, instead of the wrong turn he unfortunately took.

[@abhishekghosh4384]

@@kevinconway2965 yes, and partly it was also due to the happiness on seeing that his childhood friend isn't in a situation like him.

[@davidellis5141]

That was nice that she was there to wish him well. She cares.

[@GameChanger597]

Maybe it's just me but I feel she could have been a little nicer.

[@eatyourvegtables8048]

@@GameChanger597 she probably could, but (at least for me) it's hard to be sincere in front of cameras and other people.

[@karimjibaku5866]

​@@GameChanger597 but she is a judge, she must be severe and doesn't let her emotions controls her

[@kevinbarrera9430]

"Dont let us down" he then proceeded to let her down

[@nickoliphant8646]

What happened?

[@kevinbarrera9430]

@@nickoliphant8646 he's in jail again for robberies. He actually met this same judge again but this time she turned the case over to a different judge.

[@Mike-b2t1q]

Please tell me your joking 🙄. Been a given a new chance you go out really. My dad was a corrections officer and his dad my Grandpa was shot in killed in the line of duty December 3 1966 it breaks my heart he's given a fresh start first thing he does is go commit a felony

[@abhisheksuraj]

Wish all judges be like her. Much respect, your honour.

[@lmao9526]

deadass bro but does anyone have an update on the inmate?

[@lmao9526]

friend* my bad

[@Erosgates]

Some people actually deserve the title.

[@nicolaablett7790]

USA NEEDS MORE JUGES LIKE HER AND LESS LIK 'JUDGE JANINE'

[@pipaypo4170]

“I know who I could have been” man, that’s freaking painful, and inspiring at the same time. Wish you the best Sir! I hope that you were able to turn your life around for the good. It’s nice to be reminded of our past dreams and make it into a reality.

[@extrm161]

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[@KIM111484]

"Oh Life" time doesn't stop it doesn't wait but we can still find grace so as long as we still have the breath of life in our lungs 🙏🏿. We are nothing but dust in the wind.

[@JUDALATION]

Some of these comments are so stupid as hell.... This country was built on the oppression, segregation, and incarceration of black men...yet all you morons see it as a feel good story? l take it as a warning for blacks looking to raise their kids in America....GET OUT before your kids become a statistic.

[@elsiem7295]

Life is about where you’ve been put and what you make of that truly.. sucks sometimes but it’s true

[@piyenne25]

She protecc She attacc but most importantly, She wants her classmate bacc 🥰

[@JohnSmith-ce4gl]

@Arcana Imperii Why are you so mad? That was actually funny.

[@limxinhui353]

Cute

[@kartikraj1779]

@Arcana Imperii If you're trolling on that then you need to get your life together

[@Vishal_Raghuwanshii]

😂

[@chef52miner29]

Good one bro!

[@danielpeng7545]

This is so inspiring! It would be really sad if he gets arrested again 8 years later

[@bandaid.bandit]

I’m gonna hold your hand while I say this…

[@imboredallday9898]

​@@bandaid.bandit its just a canon event

[@LNPragathiesh-ef9dz]

@@bandaid.bandit i was weeping that this comments exist 😂😂😂😂

[@IamDoubleP]

Incredible little coincidence. Hope he did turn his life around.

[@TH-mb8io]

Doubt it

[@maddoxperez2219]

Terrance Hart Why do you Doubt it?

[@TH-mb8io]

@@maddoxperez2219 stats

[@candiceflynn4856]

That's ignorant to say

[@TH-mb8io]

@@candiceflynn4856 it is literally the opposite of ignorant

[@lillaurap]

She's everything you hope for in a person with power like that. Ive watched plenty of other court cam videos in her courtroom. She's always respectful and fair.

[@ASLLover666]

she's also funny when the people are being disrespectful. she got that look like sorry not sorry 😂

[@singlelife7579]

Hiii

[@zionagnew6250]

My opinion true for the most part Ms Laura P.

[@margretschaumkel]

He didn't cry because she was his middle school friend. He was crying because he realised what he had done to himself. Don't do drugs. I hope this man is doing fine right now.

[@steezdisease4193]

Yes we know,stop copying every1s comment its been said 20 times allready

[@margretschaumkel]

steez disease sorry just can’t stop stating facts

[@justsomekid6847]

@@steezdisease4193 its fine man

[@anointedone5154]

@@steezdisease4193 u just mad another person beat u to that comment 😂

[@mollyoneye]

I'm a huge believer that someone can change, but they have to want to do it, and for the right reason.... I personally have experience it

[@premprasad3511]

she's so kind hearted , angel like woman. i hope the man changed his ways to live a decent life

[@kitcarsonscout7737]

The sort of judge who believes in reforming and not punishing

[@Funnyfresh420]

and where did that go? He was locked up 18 months later on battery charges....

[@Martel6489]

@@Funnyfresh420 So this judge punished him and then she helped him in other ways? So she was fair and at the same time her friend.

[@Funnyfresh420]

@@Martel6489 she pulled strings to get him OUT EARLY... not "helped him in other ways"

[@Martel6489]

@@Funnyfresh420 yes, that's what I was trying to say. Judges can use legal procedures to modify the process. She punished him and used those procedures.

[@Funnyfresh420]

@@Martel6489 Oh either way she was wrong for helping him get out as he just got arrested again and this time for violent crime

[@pengjoon]

“I know who I could have been...”

[@firebalI]

no, commenting on other videos will not get you extra subs

[@PROD5VE]

do u hate this man lmao ? all the other videos of him all i’ve seen is u hating on a man that made mistakes in his life and now he’s tryna better himself..

[@sparx180]

@@PROD5VE Good response.

[@waltermercado2573]

Fuck you

[@NellyNumNutz]

@@PROD5VE people don’t like seeing others win

[@janmaan6817]

1:16 "Cause I Know, where I could have been" 😖 I got goosebumps hearing those words. Im 18 years old. I will work hard✊

[@gondolin12]

Jan Maan good for you. pick your friends carefully. choose the job that makes you happy and never let anyone dictate what you should or shouldn’t do. you’ll be 👍🏻

[@lunaluya_husky8349]

Cheering for you and for everyone!

[@debudas1175]

Get at it bro....God speed!!

[@micnut]

Fighting! Good luck I wish u luck I do

[@jeanlenor1858]

@@gondolin12 Choose a job that makes you the money. Money gives you options.

[@walter.zikalala]

I teared up watching this story unfold. There's always hope in humanity!

[@islamispeace3919]

Nobody cries like that unless there was kindness inside them ❤️

[@abdullaaaa7777]

This kindness is the way bad people presume good people and push them towards addiction / crime / all the bad things .. Extra kindness is not good Being the nicest kid in school some times bring jealous bad people to your life 😔😔 Be careful good souls

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

@@abdullaaaa7777 What kind of idiocy is that? People are accountable for their own actions. You can stop with your fairy tales.

[@jacobgardiner9267]

@@incumbentvinyl9291 are you just gonna argue with every person you disagree with on these videos? I've seen you in many arguments

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

@@jacobgardiner9267 Perhaps I am, even if I don't know exactly what you are referring to. KZbin is a public forum. Why do you ask? I find it intriguing that the actions of an anonymous person online interests you.

[@jacobgardiner9267]

@@incumbentvinyl9291 I mean, dont you have anything better to do? Arguing with complete strangers about a guy who got out of prison like 5 years ago is just a waste of time

[@le_th_]

He was the sweetest kid in school....I hope this man will take this second chance and remember who he truly is at his core.

[@stephenmani8495]

Did you know him?

[@lilpenny1982]

What is he doing now? I hope he turned his life around.

[@Ahtnagarp]

@@lilpenny1982 I heard he's now working in some pharmacy company ? is that true i don't really know

[@Ahtnagarp]

@@jaydouglas8845 ah good to hear that, so inspiring.

[@SameerMalik-es5ij]

Get a second chance cause he’s sweet? Let’s see if you feel the same way if it’s your home that gets robbed

[@jims6056]

Sometimes, all it takes is one person to believe in you.

[@dubbyu4286]

A right person

[@whatsinaname5384]

If its right person, and for the right purpose; its priceless

[@Kaizakiarata1]

Let's omit person with judge 😄

[@venturapersonal]

It was like that with me. I'm clean for 22 years. I was never arrested again ... "one person to believe in you"

[@Shweta-bv3nc]

this hit hard.

[@borkbunns]

For anyone wondering, he just got charged for robbery and found himself back in court with the same judge again.

[@roddymesani3833]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arkain1]

@@spiritdiana5004 It's true, look up his name Arthur Booth and you will see him in the news.

[@borkbunns]

@@spiritdiana5004 look at insider's edition video, they covered it with the same guy and the same judge lol

[@D-_-M5840]

@@spiritdiana5004 not fake lollll

[@angryhusky2467]

She punished him as a judge. She came to meet him and help him as a friend. She is an inspiration for the community. Together we can build better.

[@startrekfangirl]

She remembered the good kid he was, and in way introduced him to that side of himself. He will do great, I’m confident in that.

[@gilliancarr3275]

Hope so

[@extrm161]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aniZlmeKlq-roas ...!

[@louisadada8059]

Amen!🙏

[@lindakinoni131]

I believe so too. Seeing that lady motivated him for sure

[@bluekitty7838]

uhhh. Idk about that

[@jj007104]

She changed his life....this dude is a massive success as of 2020, he was a straight A gifted student in the school they attended and 5 years after this encounter he is a finance manager for a pharma company and travels the world has everything he ever dreamed of...this judge can live life knowing she changed someone's life

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Source? Cool if it's true.

[@renzlucas7258]

Hmmm. Source?

[@OneandonlyKiwi]

Source: Trust me bro

[@jennifergonzalez3895]

How the hell do you know that

[@jj007104]

@@jennifergonzalez3895 Because I dated her in High School...she's an old flame so she told me lol

[@MadChristoph]

This has aged poorly

[@mitsuri3096]

And that comment saying he turned his life around 😂😂😂

[@The_Abaddon_69]

Judge- “He was the nicest kid in school” Him- “Oh my goodness! 😄 Oh my goodness- 😭” Me- *starts crying*

[@blkhrtzmusic]

Me toooo damnnnn

[@sophiamelegrito8269]

Hahahaha

[@makavelivittolyfatbike6705]

Power of the Jesus Christ and God its great 🙏❤️🕊️

[@mrmttr3]

Weak

[@marjorievalleser1952]

Crying😭

[@shwetaghadi9473]

She's really humble No ego and position ego too In a manner she changed his mind about good by motivating him with wise and kind words

[@hugostiglitz6823]

Lmao she did not want that hug.

[@IDontLikeHandIes]

@@hugostiglitz6823 what do u mean

[@Chafflives]

Isn't the saying, 'The only time you should look down on someone is when you reach down to help them up?'

[@Funnyfresh420]

Judges arent always "looking down on people" but they do have to JUDGE them... she did him a favor and got him out early just so he could get arrested again in 2018 for battery

[@Chafflives]

@@Funnyfresh420 Never said that and only have your word for what subsequently transpired. Mine was more of a general comment.

[@Funnyfresh420]

@@Chafflives a VERY general comment on a video about how a judge clearly wasnt looking down on someone... and you dont have to take my word for it, its public record in florida

[@Chafflives]

@@Funnyfresh420 I agree, she clearly wasn't and it WAS just a general comment, as I was somehow reminded of that particular saying, attributed to Jesse Jackson, I believe.

[@billie439]

what a great story of self-improvement! I hope nothing bad happens like him committing the same crimes again after 8 years and having to face the same judge.

[@hgsnkaj43]

All the dislikes are from people who can't see through the tears

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

No, they are from people who hate the delay and insanity of the subtitle

[@robap2868]

Good one sir

[@foreverkeya8887]

From all the people that rather see him locked away for the rest of his life. But won't people that look like them to have a chance. You know those type😏

[@magdalenoybarra2793]

As a 53yr grown man and a 30yr Army veteran this truly brought tears to my eyes. GOD Bless those that still have a Heart during these very uncertain tough times.

[@asmrsistaa]

Amen!

[@BigEd2612]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@m42037]

Ya right it's up to Putin!

[@joyofsidon]

And killing all those people in your 30 year career doesn’t bring tears to your eyes? You gringos 😂😂

[@paulnjoki4710]

Yeah thanks comfort words

[@Jiffy-Liffy7714]

The sequel we were all hoping for

[@MKpixelfan]

YES, I watched the first video and couldn't wait to find this. Now next one is about his success story!

[@fluoroantimonicacid4844]

IKR

[@melodylaila]

❤️

[@LordOfSeamenAndTestickles]

the second sequel we never hoped for

[@carlrosa1130]

The man in the original video wasn't crying because of nostalgia or kindness. He was crying because when he realized his fellow middle school classmate was the judge...and he was the criminal...he realized how far he had fallen.

[@sdsmt99]

You have an insight like no other.

[@shivanipde]

Exactly, hard hitting cold truth. Glad he turned his life around.

[@bluekitty7838]

@@shivanipde He didn't though

[@swami5073]

Irony. Judge didn't judge him by seeing his biggest mistakes. Made him remember how good he can be as he was.

[@MiraculusOnly]

An angel ❤

[@Chestnutcow]

I’ve seen multiple videos of this judge. Seriously a great person. Florida is very lucky to have her. Of all places.

[@karri17]

😂

[@jimkuan8493]

This judge had pulled quite some strings to get him off hook. And took time off her busy schedule to greet him and encourage him to be a better man for the society. And you guys are commenting on a hug? She is still the judge of the court and she needs to keep a professional distance.

[@Kravvds]

the common society (only reads the headlines).

[@sammers3826]

snowangeliquexx I actually know this woman! I’m a Miami Beach resident and I was just at a thanksgiving dinner party with her. She’s a nice person. Did a lot. The hug is irrelevant, she still muses about this guy from time to time.

[@roostercall7772]

don't take you tube comments seriously. otherwise, you might just end up being like the majority of the posters.

[@sacred1827]

Off the hook? He did 10 months

[@Dalmatinac3]

Didnt u know KZbin is the devil. Like what the hell do u expect in comments here? ALl kinds of scum commenting. Go out and enjoy your life.

[@plizmaticpierce]

Similar thing happened with me. I used to be a full blow alcoholic. An old friend from high school mentioned I used to be the sober one always being the driver to ensure my friends go home safe and look what happened to me. Always needed the drink. 2 sober years later and I couldn't be happier. I made a massive mistake falling into that life and now I am a marketing manager for a non for profit who helps seniors get the help they need whenever they can. It only took the words of an old friend to help me move to a better life.

[@plizmaticpierce]

The non for profit by the way is called CanAge. I would love to have others help us achieve further advancement.

[@dr1psyyy]

Proud of you man. Hope you continue living a life you want.

[@milagrosgranados1316]

I absolutely love her. She respects everyone and treats everyone like human beings. This judge gives people hope to change their lives for the better.

[@unknownsoul7043]

This is why you must always be nice in high school, and to your crush of course....

[@FreeSpirit47]

It was actually Middle School, no matter, the out come is the same.

[@sophiechen1320]

You can see the kindness in the woman's heart and her sympathy when her voice shook as she spoke. She truely cared

[@marisatai1038]

Well, this didn't age well

[@stomobro858]

Imagine if he bullied her in high school

[@lifemomentsca]

Middle school but either way he was a great kid she said

[@shaqlavine4118]

Coder boi. Yeah, we know....

[@ltwolf6521]

even tho she's not allowed to judge with her emotions that's why there's "law"

[@meninday390]

hahahah

[@teteiralte7273]

@1 206 🤣🤣

[@emperorreign6154]

I hope he doesn't screw up again. That would be utterly tragic, because it genuinely looked like he learned his lesson. Good luck to him. Grab that second chance with both hands.

[@dudemanbro2714]

Emperor Reign like that fake ass hug

[@PupsOnly-ow3zc]

Sadly he did. He was arrested again for robbery and faced the same judge again in court

[@soulkiss31]

Everybody deserves a second chance. Good luck, bro!

[@cameroncraig7691]

soulkiss31 unless you are one of the Paul’s 😂

[@bastion5956]

Mr. Harfiedoodle somehow I don't doubt u

[@vinodkumaraug]

Yes everyone deserves a chance to go to jail for the 2nd time

[@khajiithadwares2263]

See this judge that enforced a t4t justice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pou2hahvbZJ2q9U, But also gives minor felons a choice betwen doing something more productive that rooting in court jail A idle mind rooting in jail will not make that person resent anything, idle hands is devils work. Give some pro-active sentence.ditch/not pay a cab .... walk the same distance that that cab took you or 30 days jail. Of course once you curb a life and its premeditated, a life ruined for another life ruined.

[@volerasphere]

What a disappointment. This guy's back in jail for robbing elderly of their jewelry. He even reunited with this judge again, in a courtroom.

[@davidmorris6278]

Obviously he's a low life. Robbing the elderly, what a Rat!

[@Daveoceanair]

I applaud him for taking responsibility. So many won't. Hope he's doing well.

[@rvk1522]

I know Im kind of late to the conversation, but everyone is talking about their "awkward" hug. The most probable reason why she didn't fully hug him is because it's not appropriate for a judge to hug the people they sentenced. She knew this video was going to be viewed by a lot of people, so she understood that she still had to be professional. Even if that reason is completely wrong and she's just not a hugger, it's still sweet of her to be there with them when he got out of jail. But can everyone please stop saying she's racist? They were friends in Middle School and she's there celebrating with him. I'm am 99% sure she isnt racist. All in all, this was sweet even if they didn't fully hug

[@euqisnow1047]

She didn't fully hug him because she has a husband ....looking at her finger she definitely is married

[@vinodkumaraug]

You left 1% which means that there is still a chance. Like one in a hundred?

[@bakemi1998]

Roiva On balance, yours is the most thoughtful and thought-provoking. I greatly enjoyed your brief but deep insight. You got it!

[@TheGreekPianist]

RVK I totally agree. There's some IRRATIONAL and ignorant people in the comments saying she's racist. That's just wrong, because I don't get that feeling from her AT ALL. Judge Mindy is nothing but loving, sweet, warm, down to earth, and a good natured person. I'm glad they had a wonderful reunion.

[@jenl5033]

vinod we can never know something with 100%

[@SaturnsRBX]

After 5 years, why is this now on everyone's recommended page?

[@rootingmojitovlog8668]

Same question here XD

[@AdventureAttitude]

Same here, I saw the original video recommended just moments ago for the first time

[@audreynewman8798]

Because it was an a Reel on Facebook

[@SupaCLUCK]

hi Hi

[@gilbertngieme4416]

This judge is an angel. Trust me. She brought me in tears... So touching!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@simpleysencillo9103]

Everyone deserves a chance!This judge is a perfect example of Compassion and love for our community .Blessings to her !!

[@JefferyClifford-js8dj]

Hello 👋 .hope you’re having a great day?

[@CravonMoorehead]

This man isnt a bad person, he just made a bad mistake. Just imagine how many good people are in prison that made one bad mistake. But you dont care because it aint you there....

[@Kelvin-ht2vh]

GURU sometimes mistakes aren't forgiven

[@MaelZack]

there chain reaction of people who where involved or been involving overs in theyr scemes which happens due to certain life situations.. or of pure lazyness... in both ways its really sad even knowing how terrible is jail and court system in america...

[@tadashi4776]

Kelvin it depends on what the person did.

[@bruhffffgggg]

Tf dude. He committed a crime.

[@ahhwe-any7434]

GURU whatd he do?

[@BM3O8]

This was a sign, dude & motivation. Use it. We are pulling for you.

[@mga2899]

9 years later and Arthur Booth is back in the slammer. Hoo boy.

[@nyafisher10]

"Oh my goodness", took him back to who he was before life happened to him. They are both beautiful souls ❤

[@alpacino4857]

all souls are beautiful soul. It is only the road one chosen that will mark your future destiny.

[@TheGreekPianist]

She's such a loving, sweet, down to earth, GOOD NATURED woman!!! Very touching moment. We need more compassionate judges like her! ❤️

[@greydotjaguar]

I would be too making that salary

[@afgdfdgdfddf42]

Not for free hugs for sure

[@mohamedzaki8387]

Sax.

[@pre8209]

greydotjaguar Yep money = good natured, sweet, genuine. Definitely how it works, if anything it’s usually the other way round

[@PlainSight.]

This is such a beautiful story. I wish more judges had compassion like this awesome lady.

[@CyberdyneSystemsSkynet]

Asis and how many judges do you personally know to be able to say that, in general they lack compassion?

[@odysseusrex5908]

Does anybody know what happened to him after he got out? I sure hope he was able to go straight.

[@midnightdeirdre]

So true. She's an angel.

[@jonathanpierrelouis1267]

this aged horribly

[@rowelle]

For those commenting about the hug, I believe she intended for her whole left arm to go over to hug him but since she didn't time it right and he came in sooner than she expected, she was stuck and couldn't fully reach over.

[@JC-il7it]

lol thankyou for your hug insight

[@ciaphagray1063]

rowelle nah, she didnt wanna touch him really. U can tell from that bullshit tapping she did on his shoulder

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

She's a judge being recorded on video. I think it was a sincere hug. Plus wasn't his wife/girlfriend standing right there?

[@ritawrld]

It happens a lot to me lmao

[@Beanieboom]

I am your friend but also your judge and authority. Her being their alone shows majorrrrr respect.

[@TOP10STAR]

Judge is so beautiful than any hollywood actress

[@sizan2905]

look at the reporter first

[@Ale_100G]

Except Scarlett Johansson

[@andrewdepietro9827]

Reminds me of Linda Fiorentino a lil bit

[@user-xz4kz5rq4w]

Than many Hollywood actresses, not all. Have you seen them all?

[@godisinside2223]

Both are useless 😁

[@rexnicious]

I’m sure his reaction was less about being embarrassed, but more about seeing the huge difference between where he is in life versus where his former classmate is at. They were once on level playing ground. It’s staring him right in the face, and he now sees it.

[@0quin0]

I also believe it has to do with lost innocence and potential. The realization that he once wasn't going down that path and there was someone who he used to play football with, reminding him of better times.

[@albertosei8788]

@@0quin0 True...

[@kszwomcszkaszky3291]

@rexnicious "Between where he is and his former classmate is at". Isn't that embarassement?

[@JohnSmith-qc6bq]

Unfortunately they were never 'on level playing ground'. For that to be the case, he would need to be white, or she would need to be black.

[@sunshineshining4167]

True.

[@grandglorious-coc9788]

whos here after he went to court again..

[@arthurtmorgan4211]

This could or may have been the humility and humbleness he needed.

[@Funnyfresh420]

well it wasnt.. he was arrested in 2018 on battery charges and is back in prison...

[@arthurtmorgan4211]

@@Funnyfresh420 thank you for the update. I’m not surprised, just trying to be optimistic.

[@kasmopaya2676]

@@Funnyfresh420 Never...

[@bluekitty7838]

@@arthurtmorgan4211 Git was arrested again

[@ellecrescent9834]

He came out of serving the sentence looking so grateful and ready to live his life, I really hope he succeeded. We always stay those kids we were on the inside, that doesn’t go away it just gets buried under all the crap we experience out in the world. Really hope he’s in a good place today

[@lindseygallagher2836]

Unfortunately for me, we do always have part of our childhood in us. For those with good childhoods, it’s a good thing. I wish I didn’t still feel the trauma of my childhood though. This man could’ve gone through a lot as a child too.

[@imajackal]

You'll be happy to know he did succeed. He became the manager of a pharmaceutical company and has stayed away from gambling based off an article I read not too long ago.

[@GODZILLABOY2012]

@@imajackal if this is true, that is so based

[@puponazario2627]

Every time I see this, my eyes tear up because the goodness in that Judge. Honestly, the guy seems like a great person too! Bless them both!

[@ramasubramanian3122]

God bless the judge for her humility and helping an inmate to find the purpose of life. She could have knowingly ignored that he studied with her.

[@kittykatBflat]

A moment like this can change someone's life and his reaction would demonstrate that he wants to change. I hope he does and it would be cool to get an update on this story again.

[@phillipsmom6252]

Question The Teacher .... Nasty piece of garbage

[@dreamzrath4335]

We are judging the judge's hug 😂

[@dreamzrath4335]

@lol bast thanks

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Lol

[@marywangari8974]

Lol

[@no.1spectator39]

😂

[@BlondeIsAnInvestment]

😭🤣😂

[@josecasillas4081]

"it reminds me where I could have been..." Well, it's never to late.

[@whynot4828]

wide out - you might not get back the opportunities you lost but you will always get new ones , just got to see

[@Thysta]

Heartwarming. And the lady is so nice, she really sees people there.

[@TvSeriesAndMoviesOclock]

As kids the judge looked up on him for how good and kind person he was, now the judge is an inspiration and motivator to him. What a story! Wow 🤩