A man who appeared in court for running a red light nervously asked the judge if he was going to jail.
Instead of scolding him, the judge broke into a smile and told him, “No.” The light-hearted response left the man visibly relieved and even drew laughs from the courtroom.
The clip of the exchange has since gone viral, with viewers praising the judge for showing kindness and humanity while still addressing the traffic offense. Many online said the moment was a refreshing break from the usual tension of courtroom scenes.
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