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Judge dismisses speeding ticket in emotional video

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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.

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.

Giant Paper Airplane Made Of Falafel Wrappers Takes Flight

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Remember when you were younger and your parents told you not to play with your food? Nevertheless, this rule didn’t apply for the paper airplane competition held at the Los Angeles based company, Wondros. The company’s founder Jesse Dylan told employees they had a competition for who could make the best paper airplane out of recycled lunch wrappers from their “Falafel Fridays.”

folded paper airplane flying in the sky.

An All Out Airplane Creation

For anyone who has made airplanes in elementary school during recess, you know how difficult it can be to make just the perfect design for a nice “liftoff.” Given the material used, you’d think a small plane would be the standard creation. However, two employees in the editorial department decided to go all out, and were the winners of the competition with this massive design.

A Whole Lot Of Falafel

Looking at the design, it’s pretty incredible how the duo was able to construct an almost perfect replication of a commercial style airplane. When you compare the size of the plane to the people sending it off and catching it for landing, we can’t help but wonder… how much falafel was eaten in the process?

A plate full of falafel.

An Innovative Use Of Trash

Despite the laughable amount of falafel needed to have created this design, we do have to commend the company for their creative take on recycling the paper. With global warming being an increasing ongoing threat, it’s important to think of innovative ways to put our waste to use. This paper airplane is a fun, prime example.

a dumpster full of trash.

Competition In The Paper Airplane World

Despite being an extremely impressive paper aircraft, the largest paper airplane to date isn’t this Falafel-fueled creation, but an 800 pound (363 kg), 45 foot plane created by Arturo Valdenegro of Tucson. This design also happened to be a part of a contest. Engineers helped to create the final product for launch over the Arizona desert in 2012. Good thing they chose a dry climate– we can’t even begin to imagine how devastating that drenched disaster would be in the rain.

Although the Wondros design was nowhere close to that grand a scale, we have to give credit to the fact editors created this aircraft. Maybe it’s time for a career change!

Photos: Pixabay and Unsplash, cover photo: YouTube DS Channel

Serena Williams Slams The Critics With This Powerful Response

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Serena Williams is considered the GOAT of tennis for more than just her 23 Grand Slams. She is also a mother, businesswoman, and activist, and recently has been hit with the criticism of stretching herself too thin after she lost to Simona Halep in the Wimbledon final.

In the press conference after her loss, Williams was asked about a comment made by tennis legend Billie Jean King, who said Serena should “put everything else aside” and just focus on tennis. Her response was legendary.

“The day I stop fighting for equality and for people that look like you and me will be the day I’m in my grave.” This is truly a mic drop moment, especially after receiving numerous other critical questions leading up to this final feedback.

Serena: A Steadfast Advocate

Advocacy is nothing new for Serena. This tennis star has been in the spotlight since her first professional tournament in 1995, when she was just 14 years old. She has been a leader for demanding equality in tennis and the workplace, particularly when it comes to equal pay. Serena also frequently talks about her experiences being a black woman in tennis. She is adamant about the need for racial equality across all aspects of life.

scrabble letters that spell Equality.

An Inspirational Leader

Which is why it’s no surprise that Serena was calm and steadfast in her response. The idea of putting aside advocacy has not, nor never will, cross her mind. She is an inspiration for insisting to keeping true to who she is, and also using her powerful star status as a platform to speak up for other women around the world.

Spreading The Message Of Serena

While many post-match conferences go unnoticed, Serena’s powerful statement has been shared by numerous accounts of athletes, businesses, and celebrities alike on Instagram and Twitter. ESPNW alone had over 20,000 likes in their share of the comment.

Not A Waste

Is Billie Jean King correct in saying Serena could do better in tennis if she just focused all of her energy into the sport, rather than all of her interests? Maybe, but at least Serena knows she is not wasting her life and is proud of her decision to help the greater good.

Photos: Pixabay, Cover Photo: ESPN UK