A North Carolina judge felt he had to hold a man accountable for lying about a urine test, although there were special circumstances for this probation offender. Steve Hartman went "On the Road" to find out what happened next.
@@shyenblackson5381 he's a soldier, they make mistakes and learn unlike most. That's the military training for ya. Only sad thing is that guy is suffering through something only he can feel and lost his troops and gained claustrophobia from that sinking vehicle. Such a nice judge for visiting him and releasing his stress and anxiety in that cell. 2 great people in one video
BitterVoid sooooo what happens if he’s “deemed competent and kills again? Is that an “oops...looks like he needed more time on the farm”. “Let’s put him back to work and we’ll evaluate him in 3 more months” type of situation? (Because surly 3 he’d be good to go after 3 months). I mean c’mon. This is ridiculous. How many times should these officials let him reenter society?... Or should I say, how many killing opportunities would be handed to him before realizing he needs more than a farm, some manual labor and mental evaluations every 3 months?? I do agree that the justice system is terrible. Especially for those who really need help and it’s a huuuuge waste of our tax dollars. Which is why I believe in something we don’t use enough....it’s called the death penalty. If someone murders/rapes a child; he needs to go ASAP. None of this feeding him 3 means a day for the next 10 years beforehand. It needs to be done immediately. Even better, “an eye for an eye”. I’m sure people would think twice about killing someone if they knew their fate would be met by being killed in the same fashion. Some need help. But their are a LOT of monsters out there. Monsters who shouldn’t be allowed to breathe the same air as us.
2:55 "I love you. Thank you for believing in me." When someone deserves a chance - you give it to them. But that does not mean they are not accountable for their actions. This was 1000% perfection! Judge was the type of student that did the homework & the extra credit assignments
I totally agree! But more like the student who skipped homework because you get teached to be a cold non emotional judge. The judge here let his emotions speak which is a wonderful thing!
Actually, the judge gave BOTH jail -to hold him accountable--and compassion to get him through it. Being too lenient has caused many criminals to continue on their path of destruction. People need to be held accountable in a fair manner, too harsh a sentence for some will make them feel like a victim and not take responsibility for what they have done. Too light a sentence and they think what they did wrong is no big deal, they will do it again. This is a wonderful story and this judge cared about the outcome for this former green beret.
Lets start by holding our politicians accountable for putting Joe and all our great and brave soldiers in those wars. Joe would've never had PTSD if it wasn't for those crooked politicians. If I ran the country all of those crooked politicians would be in jail for life.
All alcoholic have a past to make them fall in alcoholism and is hard to get out. Even if he did not have a good reason for falling he needs help. Victims of dui drivers don’t feel the same.
@@abielgarcia463 Oh yeah, you are just trolling throwing baseless facts. You do not know the history or medical reasons, much less how victims of DUI drivers feel. *Speak of yourself, not for ALL others. You are morbidly obese, you are no different.
@@osanshouo1684 are a victim of dui or just a hateful person for no reason? I’m not obese by the way, don’t asure something that you don’t know. You don’t understand my comment.
I want to be compassionate like this everyday. Sometimes it’s hard, especially when we’re blinded by emotions, but compassion and kindness is always what makes the world brighter.
Don't look at it as being compassionate everyday. While that is a great goal, that is literally impossible. Everybody has bad days, says the wrong thing and lashes out. Break your major goals up. Look at it more like being compassionate EACH day. On the days you don't succeed, follow up with a genuine apology, give the other person the time they need to accept it, and never pester them to forgive you. 🙏😊
John Smith I know this had nothing to do with color or race I see this judge for his love and understanding and I only wish we all could live like that. And if you think their isn't a problem with color and race still in this beautiful world and country we are living in then I am living in the wrong world.
Send people to war, traumatize them for life, offer them no aid when they return, then throw them in jail when they’ve lost everything. A+ justice system here. Kudos to the judge for trying to make even the smallest difference.
@@dimaisatree It was many years ago dude. many people nowadays still don't go to therapy because it involves talking to another person about personal stuff. It's not that easy.
@@dimaisatree most of us are brainwashed from a very young age to think that going to war is heroic and morally right. Yes it’s their choice, but the human psyche can be very complicated. Just sad to see so many people continue to follow the same path into lifelong suffering.
because good things make people happy and satan like fear and hate :) We are controlled from satan if youre are not getting it :) here im a angel from switzerland to tell you the truth :)
That pause ..You witnessed a flashback occurring... and people wonder why the dude drank again ... an attempt to save his sanity. Unfortunately that bottle don’t mend a man’s mind. That judge did more for him than the VA would I assure you. I used to respond to a guy always sick from pain killers and alcohol all the time. Turns out he was the only survivor of an ied that blew up the humvee and his buddy’s. Spent countless hours trying to help him mentally. He finally got sober for awhile but then slipped. This is reality for some of our vets. Good guys that got so messed up they make bad decisions that feel like the only thing that can save them at the time is to escape
Most judges care, its just in a messed up system, they lose sight or faith or both. Mandatory minimums have also reduced the ability of judges to exercise discretion, and in some jurisdictions they are elected and feel like they need to be elected to help. Its nice he did this but you can't help everyone and many won't have the same opinion of him if he sent them away. Not trying to reduce what he did here or even how great a judge he is, just pointing out that judging is complicated and not always as simple as from afar it ought to be.
@@PCDelorian Yeah, I have little education on the subject, myself, but letter of law vs. spirit of law intrigued me. Gives more levity to judges on what decision to make. Law is not a simple subject.
this judge should be hired to VET JUDGES coming into their courts ........ He is a true compassionate man and he showed dignity to this fellow American after reading about WHO is really is and WHY is he going these criminals things... God BLess you Sir you are a real light in a dark world
I can't imagine being trapped in a drowning vehicle. The water stopped rising when it got to his jaw and being the only one to survive is very Traumatic.
@Supguy If you were in that situation I would personally try to get there as quick as possible to put something heavy on the car so there are no air pockets
We need all men like this. If everyone will allow men to be men and quit raising little punks and tell them go read a book , do some chores and get education and work. We need our police, we need our fathers in kids lives and need boy to have their freedom to have masculinity. No one to take the thing that makes them guys. God bless and one love. Jesus loves!!
Austin Angeles well I’m not a man and I do spend a lot of time doing charity work. I’m just glad someone treated another person like ... a person. Not just something to lock away and forget about.
This soldier paid it forward with his service. He got a bit of respect every hero deserves, in this case he got it from a great man. God bless this judge.
This is so sad, I can literally see the pain in that soldiers eyes. The things he's experienced, and the things he's seen. There are many Veterans like him, I pray for them 🙏.
@@MizzAugust7 I put rare to see in reference to the judges pure heart. Nothing to do with alcoholics. I don’t need somebody to point out when they are being sarcastic.
Nobody said that spending the night in the cell was a fix all. People are commenting on the fact that the judge stayed with him and spent time just listening to him. You never know which acts of kindness will have the most impact. Not everybody is the same.
"The man who gives the sentance should swing the sword" - Eddard Stark. In this case, the sword was exactly what this man needed: a friend. This is truly amazing. This judge went above and beyond, and accomplished something "correctional facilities" could never do.
I believe God likes to see this love and compassion for our fellow men and women, to Express how much we care about one another is a lovely thing to see and it's really nice.
@@bendonnelly690 Considering that nobody but him survived it's very possible he thought the question was "how many bodies were recovered" then he thought and said "Alive? Only me." Sadly when there's moving water and drownings bodies often get lost or are not able to be recovered... Just check his body language after reading my comment it will make sense
This is what many people wish the news would report about but the news is owned by people with their own interests in mind and only want to see the human race in turmoil.
@@MickeyDJ1 "[Jesus] always had the nature of God, but he did not think that by force he should try to remain equal with God. Instead of this, of his own free will he gave up all he had, and took the nature of a servant. He became like a human being and appeared in human likeness. He was humble and walked the path of obedience all the way to death- his death on the cross. For this reason God raised him to the highest place above and gave him the name that is greater than any other name. And so, in honor of the name of Jesus all beings in heaven, on earth, and in the world below will fall on their knees, and all will openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." -Bible
Why would I thank you for going in a foreign country and killing civilians that never ask for anything but living their live. I don't thank you for your service.
Really ? As a veteran, you have probably seen the addictions that now happen in wars- and you should , I would think- know, that putting somebody in a Jail, doesnt help alcoholism.
God bless that judge for doing what he did. I'm a veteran who suffers with PTSD, and I know that the fears are real. We need more compassionate people in this world, like this judge.
I think personally that when soligers get back that they should get some getting outta trouble free cards and more understandin stuff like that I think instead of a night in jail maybe counselling and rehab woulda done him beter
In North Carolina they just started doing trial court partisan elections in 2017. This incident is from a couple years ago. The first election for trial judges wont be until 2018.
What a blessing to give him another chance of redemption. He went through a lot during the war and those demons in his head was an enemy the Judge help him fight. 🙏🏼
This is really sweet. Wow, this judge is a true shaman. He knows how to bring someone back with his love, compassion and kind heart. Great Spirit Bless Him.
Rough collies well we had one and in the late 80’s early 90’s they completely gave up. Said it was inhumane to lock up mentally ill people and force them to take treatment. Now we have a horrendous problem on our hands and again the people that created the problem “government” have no idea how to solve them.
donrainesoh Because locking mentally ill up and drugging them beyond belief isn’t “a better mental health system.” There are plenty examples of good systems that place an emphasis on treatment, not drugs, such as Switzerland.
This only makes you realise how much we need to do for OUR veterans! Thank you so much for your service and I’m sorry for the trauma you are going through. Hope things get better soon sir
Do you REALLY think that Trump is a "moron?" I hope that you're just sharing some political or ideological banter. You might disagree with the man, but it is difficult for a "moron" to turn a $1 Million loan into a multi-billion dollar real estate empire.
That's because he faught for the country ( 3 tour's in Afghanistan).......if he would of worked at McDonald's, the judge wouldn't have spent a night in jail with the defendant.
I don't think it was empathy. I genuinely believe it crossed the line into true sympathy! There's soooooo much corrupt definitions out there in the Psychology world about the distinction between empathy and sympathy... But the greatest difference is the ability to "connect with" the struggle you're observing from the other person. Empathy is merely a cognitive recognition that you understand. Sympathy is where you can inter-relate it to some of your own struggles, and a greater depth of understanding a person's plight is not only acknowledged, but felt... This judge made one comment in particular, where you know he CONNECTED with Joe. Judge Olivera said "I just "Felt" I had to go with him"... This is when you don't just "acknowledge" but you partly take some form of ownership with the person going through the struggle. THAT is "Sympathy"... ;)
That's respect right there. Especially in these horrible times we live in, in the 20th century. That was pretty amazing what the judge did for that man.
Sometimes, no matter what a person's past experiences are (war, abuse, addiction, etc) all a person needs is someone the "hear them" Don't listen to respond, listen with compassion.
***** God bless you. i suffer my own demons and the worst part is no one to hear me out. How else do you let them go? You "Semper Fi'd" a 29 Palms baby girl born on base hospital. ... a long time ago. people totally lack empathy these days. I.'m from the era when we cared for each other and loved our neighbors as ourselves. we refer to ourselves as "Empaths"
Bull shit copout..SO if I drink and experience a trauma, continue to drink and suffer more trauma then get busted for drinking and endangering others..Then Lie bout continuing to drink..You say I need some one to Listen to me about my traumas.?!>> NO, I need some one to instill some respect and accountability in my worthless ass where the military seems to have failed.. As a nice prison sentence would likely do, IF the judge would have done his job..We wouldn't be here with hearts bleeding would we?
Michele Regal XD. >>>Im talking about an asshat that got off easy because some judge took a bleeding heart approach to Law. And how you are saying they just need a fuckin shoulder to cry on even though they should have done their time. >>You know, a year in prison where they would be FORCED to deal with alcohol treatment and counseling concerning their use..
Michele Regal Sorry to hear you were disabled. I know all to well.. Still All I hear is excuses why the Law was circumvented. His PTSD stemmed from a night of fuckin DRINKING and was trapped under water while his friends died. NOT FROM DUTY. So stick that bullshit where the rest of that opinion should be... Did you listen to that part about his werck? XD Folks are Full of excuses that are Vacant of merit and accountability for ones actions but full of enabling compassion. . >>Sad actually.
I was facing 7 years in prison. Judge gave me one year in prison to get clean, and act right. Then they sent me to a lockdown rehab. Been clean for 8 years now. .
Mathew Campbell a lot deserve it just because you broke a man made law which probably doesn't even exist in another country doesn't mean your not human and should receive compassion.
francy francy I agree. To a point though, it's hard to disagree with the judges kindhearted act, but at the same time the question is raised on what he would've done if this were a man with the same claustrophobia issues, but one who had not served our country. I can't really say what would be the right call, but it's an interesting thought
Despite all the heart strings that the journalists used to pull at, the message remains the same. This judge is a kind soul and so is the accused. The judge did what no man would of done and gave this guy something a jail never could. His humanity back. Hopefully he stays true to his word and stays sober and can do the same for others!
@@mowserscatingtin9853 Being privileged and being free are two completely different things. Veterans fought for America to keep _you_ free. Everyone deserves to be equally free, but the world doesn't work with equal privilege, and veterans deserve that privilege.
@@Clooover no, not this guy did. He lite violated his probation, if he was a normal citizen like you or me we’d go to prison for like at least 5 or more years
There's more things that should be taken into consideration for a Supreme Court judge than having a good heart. Supreme Court judges don't deal with cases like this but usually constitutional law. I'd rather see someone like Judge Andrew Napolitano. He's someone who understands our Constitution thoroughly and has an excellent record of treating people that came in front of him with compassion too. This judge seems to be right where he belongs - helping people and sentencing them with a good heart. He's a good man for sure.
@@MyNextShotWontMiss Apparently this judge was chastised in October the next year and had to resign for corruption, because he only changed the sentence because he corroborated with the church to try and get re-elected. So maybe not the best guy.
I had a friend who served in Iraq who died in a similar incident. He was a medic that was riding in a convoy and his vehicle flipped into the creek and they could not get him out. I can only imagine how this guy feels. Hope he stays on the right path
@@cerealrakist7360 Because the guy in the video was in Afghanistan and the guy that made the comment about his friend said this “ I had a friend who served in IRAQ who died in a similar incident “.
They went over there on orders that they didn't understand or question to oppress a nation and ensure it's continued political instability because decades of destroying and kicking it while it's down to accomplish political and financial interests and traumatising it's people and some of the kids you sent over there, literally thousands of miles away. I can't feel much sympathy for them considering what they chose to be a part of and how insignificant there suffering is compared to the native peoples who DIDN'T choose to be the victim of American violence and oppression. Where are those "weapons of mass destruction" now?
@@drewbaker7899 No I mean it logically doesn't make sense. It's a dumb analogy bc if you're both in a hole with no rope, neither one of you will get out lmao
@@liberationpocket7950 its possible, the hole is small enough that jumping in they could lift the other person out and then once they are out be helped up by the recently saved person grateful for the help 😉👍
I would agree with that if I knew he was a Christian because there's other religions out there other than christianity that could inspire a person, so I can't see a person doing a good deed and assuming that it had to be christianity that guided him. You obviously are stuck in your own way of thinking, and don't respect other forms of belief or the fact that a person may be an atheist. Us as humans don't have to be inspired by some form of religion to do a good deed, it can also come from within. I'm more than sure you don't understand none of what I'm saying.
@@funichigo That question is for the politicians. The soldiers should always be respected for the job they chose to do. If no one volunteered to serve in the military, there would be a mandatory draft in this country (America).
@@funichigo - What does that have to do with this guy? You know why I'm thankful for their service? Because those people who volunteer to serve kept me from having to serve. We could other countries where all men are required to serve a certain number of years. We don't have to do that because people like this man choose to do it. I was just about to graduate high school when 9/11 happened. Instead of fearing having to go fight a war in Afghanistan, I instead was able to focus on my studies and go to college. You should be kissing the feet of every soldier you see because little pansy kids like yourself wouldn't survive getting drafted.
@@scottmc1855so you lick boots because you're scared and thankful that other people fight so you don't have to? We're worlds apart bootlicker the reason I'm not grateful that these people are fighting hypothetical battles "for me" are because of the real ones that I fight on these streets. In fact I got a little story for you it's real and it happened yesterday Wednesday November 1st. So it was noon 12:00 12:05 whatever you get the point the day has barely started yet I put in a call to the plug and noticed that I didn't have any shells left and I was short on a few things around the crib so I walked down the block to the store when I hit the door three n***as came out arguing loud enough for the half the set to hear them and if you live this life for as long as I have then you know what "I always carry this" means and how that "conversation" ends but since you obviously not about that life I'll give you a hint *POP* *POP* And when it happened nobody gave a s*** not the people in the store and not the people outside bringing in supplies wasn't a traumatizing or life changing experience just a Wednesday. TLDR I walked a block to the Arab store to get some swishers and walked past a crime scene on my way out. We're Worlds apart so don't you dare assume that your pathetic sheltered life applies to me. So keep your windows up and keep licking boots grateful that others out there fighting a hypothetical enemy that you will never meet in your life I'll keep surviving in the streets. You claim I wouldn't survive a draft? I know you wouldn't survive a trip down the block to get some cigarettes where I live so stay in your lane.
The moral of this story to me is that we all need someone to show concern, care, and interest in what’s going on in your day and life; whether it’s from a stranger , friend or family, because we never know what people are going through if you don’t ask. Smiles and looking happy can be deceiving. The world needs more of people showing care for one another.Maybe the suicides, fake for social media can Stop.☺️😏😞 COMPASSIONS IS MUCH NEEDED.👍🏽👍🏽
@Barbara McCormack your naive and blind , your unable to see things for what they really are . Your probably one of those people who simply cant handle the truth about the society and climate of the country we live . . .wake up open your eyes and embrace the harsh truths that unfortunately are a part of our society and do actually exist weather you like or not
You can get mad all you want, yes he committed a crime and risked lives while drinking and driving, but with all the man has gone through, how could you not drink away the pain..
Francis yes they do.if i dont judge my breaking distance as it dosent matter .would it matter if my lack of judgement would mean anything if i was the cause of said lack of judgement. There's always exceptions to the rule.
The man is broken. He gave his all to this country. I cried. I hope you get some help sir. I salute you. If you’ve been down range you know what this man is going thru. We always bring war back home with us.
People do not even think of this, and they dont understand addiction & its connection to what they lived & still live with. That judge was a showboating idiot, who had more choices for that man- than he could shake a stick at
Exactly. My husband is a Marine Corps veteran who did two tours of Afghanistan, and he fell into terrible depression and PTSD when he came back. When I met him, he was halfway through a program to help him quit abusing alcohol. He’s been sober for five years, but what he went through is never going to leave him. He still wakes up crying and it breaks my heart. We need to appreciate our veterans and help them more than we are.
"For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us." Isaiah 33:22 "Greater love has no man than this: to lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13 ✝️❤
