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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Martha McHardy

Judge tears up and spares 96-year-old man from jail after hearing heartbreaking reason behind his crime

ABC

Judge Frank Caprio has gone viral after sparing a 96-year-old man from jail after learning the reason for his crime.

The man, named only as Mr Coella, appeared in court after he was hit with a school zone violation for speeding while driving with his 63-year-old son in the car.

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