Moment judge recognised school friend in dock - BBC News

Watch the amazing moment when two school friends, a judge and a man suspected of burglary, were 'reunited' briefly during a court hearing in Miami, US. "I'm sorry to see you here," said Judge Mindy Glazer. "I always wondered what happened to you." Standing in the dock, Arthur Booth, who was arrested after he was chased in a car by police, broke down in tears when he recognised his former class-mate. Judge Glazer set Mr Booth's bond at $43,000 (£27,500).

Video courtesy of : Miami-Dade Bond Court

[JustSomeLunaticW.OAMustache]

He smiled when he remembered the past, and cried when he noticed the present.

[BocalokaTV]

Judge is a real one, most people would pretend they never met him.

[hnitsua]

He smiled when he realized who she was, and cried when he realized who himself was

[MeiR]

The heartbreak he’s feeling by the realization of how wrong things have went for him is so emotional. I really hope he did get things changed.

[elzebub]

When she called him the nicest kid in middle school i got chills

[rven]

He saw his last 25 years in under 4 secs.

[kathrynoneil]

You can see that judge clearly has integrity and treats people with dignity. It’s nice to see that not all judges are out of touch with humanity.

[MelancholischerMond]

I just discovered this gem today. This is a timeless lecture about encouraging someone to find his true self again. He was the nicest and best kid at the school. I guess he must have been an inspiration to other children. It is sad that he has forgotten about his abilities. Kudos to the judge in reminding him.

[rahul]

she still called him sir... respect to everyone.

[marcyh]

Damn, you can really feel how ashamed he is with himself.

[TheCuriousOrbs]

It's like she instantly took him back to a time when life was much brighter and full of hope. So sad to watch it all unfold for him like that.

[mrEbraheem]

He did not say much. It is only oh my goodness but each time it is said with a different feeling.
It was happy and nostalgic at first
Then shook
The sad
Then regret.

Honestly this is one of the most devastating videos.

[fantasticcharisma]

This got so personal. They share a childhood bond. She's sweet

[neeliyashomedecor]

“You were the nicest kid in middle school”

That was just heartbreaking

[certipeers]

She's very professional, I love her ability to separate her emotions from her career. I remember seeing this a while ago. You can tell that in a different environment she would have embraced him like long lost friends.

[vivienmartin]

I work at an criminal attorneys office in Miami. I’ve seen this judge’s court room countless times. She’s a very nice and patience lady

[aurilio]

When she said he was the nicest kid, that nicest kid was already crying in front of her.

[ShayiLike]

He just saw his whole life in 3 seconds... sad.

[Iamhermajesty]

He broke down in tears when she said she remembered him because he was so kind. That is deserving of pride and one of the highest compliments that someone has remembered you for years in a positive way, it proves that you have an impact as an individual

[tl]

That "oh my goodness" is so touching and the judge spoke with respect and encouragement.