Victor Coella, a 96-year-old man, was accused of speeding at a school zone. He was taken to a municipal court in Providence, in Rhode Island, where the judge decided to dismiss the case as soon as he heard the man speak.
Judge Frank Caprio was the person to take the case, and it was him who was confronted with Coella’s emotional responses. How the judge reacts will leave you in awe.
Compassion for Coella
At first, the judge confirms that the 96-year-old man had been given a speeding ticket because he was exceeding the limits in a school zone. However, Coella states: “I don’t drive that fast. I’m 96 years old and I drive slowly, and I only drive when I have to”.
When the judge discovers why the elder man was driving, he feels compassion for Coella. The 96-year-old says he takes his son, of 63, to the hospital every 2 weeks because he has cancer.
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Family first, and the praise of the judge
Judge Frank Caprio becomes emotional and feels compassion for the man. He responds with “You really are what America is all about. Here you are in your 90’s, and still taking care of your family. That’s just a wonderful thing”.
The case hits home
What’s even more surprising, is how the judge reacts after saying this. He refers to his own son, who by chance is also sitting in the room. By doing this, he shows how he emphasizes with the man. He finally praises Coella, wishing him and his son all the best, and decides to wrap up by dismissing the case. Definitely an emotional case.