Once known as one of the most notorious bank robbers in Rhode Island, this man’s story sounds straight out of Hollywood — literally.
During a court hearing, the former criminal shocked everyone when he casually said:
“Ever seen the movie The Town? That movie’s about me. Ben Affleck plays me.” 😳
Back in his day, he and his crew pulled off one of the biggest heists in state history — taking home a staggering $450,000 in cash. But his glory days didn’t last long.
“They caught us because we crashed the car,” he said with a laugh. “We were good at robbing banks… just terrible drivers.” 🚗💥
When the judge asked if he’d learned his lesson, he nodded.
“Yeah, I’m trying to do the right thing now. I used to have a lot of money — now I’m broke, just paying rent.”
Then came the twist no one saw coming.
The judge, known for showing compassion to people trying to turn their lives around, pulled out a $150 check from donations he receives to help people in need.
“You’ve spent 37 years of your life in prison,” the judge said. “You’re trying to do right now. You need a break.”
He handed the man the check — no judgment, no lecture — just pure human kindness. ❤️
The courtroom fell silent. The ex-bank robber’s eyes welled up. After decades of running from the law, someone finally showed him mercy.
💬 “That judge didn’t just change his day — he changed his life,” one viewer wrote.
From half a million hidden in the fridge to barely making rent, this man’s story proves one thing:
It’s never too late to turn it all around. 🙏
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