Watch the Heartbreaking Moment When a Judge Recognizes Defendant as a Childhood Friend [VIDEO]

Imagine being a judge, and recognizing an accused burglar who had taken the stand as someone you'd played with as a child. That's exactly what happened to Judge Mindy Glazer as she presided over a bond hearing for Arthur Booth.

“Mr. Booth, I have a question for you: Did you go to Nautilus for middle school?”

Booth was obviously emotional, repeating, "Oh my goodness," over and over as he made the connection.

"I’m sorry to see you here. I always wondered what happened to you,” Glazer said as Booth continued to cry. ”This is the nicest kid in middle school. He was the best kid in middle school, and look what has happened.”