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Renew Deal

(81,861 posts) Wed Jul 8, 2015, 02:34 PM Jul 2015

US judge recognises old school friend in dock

Two school friends, a judge and a man suspected of burglary, were 'reunited' briefly during a court hearing in Miami, US.

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.

"I'm sorry to see you here," said Judge Mindy Glazer. "I always wondered what happened to you."
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Video: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-33376376

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US judge recognises old school friend in dock (Original Post) Renew Deal Jul 2015 OP

I thought this footage was quite interesting. closeupready Jul 2015 #1

yup...a white woman and a black man with the same start in life... luvspeas Jul 2015 #2

I saw this last week. cwydro Jul 2015 #3

closeupready

(29,503 posts)

1. I thought this footage was quite interesting.

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Wed Jul 8, 2015, 02:43 PM

Jul 2015

Seems like he had recognized her, too, and was actually embarrassed at how things turned out.

luvspeas

(1,883 posts)

2. yup...a white woman and a black man with the same start in life...

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Wed Jul 8, 2015, 02:45 PM

Jul 2015

guess how it ends up. Guess who we blame.

cwydro

(51,308 posts)

3. I saw this last week.

Reply to Renew Deal (Original post)

Wed Jul 8, 2015, 03:59 PM

Jul 2015

She told the court what a great guy he was in middle school. The whole thing made me happy and sad at the same time.

I hope he can turn his life around.

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