Judge resentences guard-saving inmate

His up-to five-year sentence was updated for time served.

[micaonyx]

I'm a landlord and had a rental property available. This single guy showed up by himself and applied. After he filled out the paperwork he told me he just got out of prison after serving 12 years for armed robbery. I gave him a chance and he was my tenant for 6 years. He got married had a couple of kids and needed a bigger place. The only downside to renting to him was about once a year he would get drunk and call me crying how he loved me because I gave him a chance when no one else would. People can change.

[hughfranklin]

If you punish a man for doing wrong, you should reward him when he does something right.

[cindydott]

He saved a life. That counts for a lot. He deserves a chance to save his own life

[brandonpotts]

A judge gave me a shot once and I never looked back, been blessed ever since.

[nemo]

History shows that sometimes a single event becomes a turning point in people's lives.

[bootsontheground]

Hopefully this straightened out his life and realized that he can be an asset to the community.

[comcastjohn]

It is eight years later, and I hope that he has turned his life around and is living a happy life. 😀

[halcooper]

“One good turn deserves another” well done sir! This gentleman scored a goal in overtime.

[sauropod]

In the words of Oscar Wilde. "All saints had a past. All sinners have a future"

[gamerguy]

Having a criminal record doesn't make you less human. He went with what was right!!

[cherimerrifield]

That deserved a reward, hope he goes on to continue being a good guy.

[mjremy]

One good deed deserves another. Great judge! This may be a turning point in this man's life. He no longer feels worthless but valued.

[trippdocta]

ppl in jail gonna be protecting the hell out of these CO's now

[usernamenotfounderror]

Yes his good deed deserves reward. He was given a second chance and he deserves to be out.

[DK-kdrc]

Man, ever since Antonio Brown left the Steelers his life has just been on a decline. Happy to see that his life is changing course

[dsfsadsfs]

This is an amazing story, this man went on to be one the best wide receivers in the NFL. Played for the steelers! Heartwarming.

[olepetterstokkenolsen]

Teaching him good people are rewarded, may help turn him around

[fischb]

he saved a human life, that should offset any petty or minor crime committed.

[mikefloyd]

i think saving the guards life was a sign that this man deserves a break. the break might show him a different life. sometimes the world needs to cut you a break to set you on a better path. as an ex cop, i think this judge did the correct thing.

[kentstookey]

May God bless this man and may his future be better than his past.