A drug offender who manufactured and sold drugs 16 years ago successfully repaid the judge's commutation.
On the 25th local time, foreign media such as the Washington Post in the US introduced the story of Edward Martel, who started a new life as a lawyer after avoiding 20 years in prison.
Martel, who dropped out of high school and engaged in a drug trade, was eventually arrested for drug addiction at the age of 27 and was brought to court.
Martel was almost imprisoned for up to 20 years in prison for manufacturing and selling cocaine, but Bruce Morrow, a judge at the time, left an unexpected remark, sentenced to three years probation at his discretion.
"Go back to society and don't sell drugs, but become the CEO of a conglomerate competent enough to become one of the top 50 companies selected by Fortune, an American economic magazine. It will give you a chance to live a new life, so live well."
At Judge Morrow's words, Mr. Martel began making bloody efforts for rehabilitation.
I went back to school and devoted myself to my studies, received a full scholarship, entered law school and graduated safely.
And finally, Martel, who passed the latest bar exam, went to Judge Morrow to inform him of the news.
He conveyed his sincerity to his lifelong benefactor, saying, "He found something in me that was invisible and made me go to the best.
Judge Morrow also hugged Mr. Martel tightly and shared his emotions.
Judge Morrow said in an interview with the local media, "As a judge, it is my responsibility to not only think about the crimes of the defendants."
Martel, who currently works at a law firm in Detroit, expressed her commitment to working hard, hoping that her experience will benefit others.
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(Photo ='FOX 2 Detroit' YouTube,'Edward Martell' Facebook)