Friends reunited! Judge meets old school friend… in the dock

A burglary suspect broke down in tears in the dock when the judge recognised him as a former schoolmate and said he had been the “best kid” in school. Arthur Booth appeared in front of judge Mindy Glazer at Miami-Dade bond court in Florida charged with burglary. Booth, 49, was arrested on Monday after being spotted driving a car that matched the description of one allegedly involved in a robbery and failing to stop after a police officer signalled him to.

What’s sad is how old we’ve become.

Judge Mindy Glazer at Miami-Dade bond court

He fled on foot but was eventually caught and charged with various offences. When he was taken into court, the judge looked at him for a moment or two and then asked: “Did you go to Nautilus?” Booth replied: "Oh my goodness,“ at first with smiles and then breaking down in tears. "I’m sorry to see you here,” replied Judge Glazer. “I always wondered what happened to you." The judge set Booth’s bond at $43,000 (£27,500).

He was the best kid in middle school. I used to play football with him, all the kids, and look what has happened.

Judge Mindy Glazer