A touching moment in court has gone viral after a woman facing a $400 fine was shown unexpected compassion by the judge.
At first, the case seemed routine — the woman stood nervously as her fine was read out. But when the judge asked about her situation, she revealed she was homeless and struggling just to get by.
Without hesitation, the judge paused, looked at her, and said the fine would be forgiven. The woman’s face lit up with relief, and the courtroom broke into smiles at the act of kindness.
Clips of the exchange have since spread widely online, with thousands praising the judge for showing humanity instead of simply following procedure. One commenter wrote: “This is what justice with compassion looks like.”
It’s yet another example of how a little mercy can completely change someone’s life.
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