We all know the prison system isn't designed for rehabilitation. He changed only due to his own will.

@dominicbrogsdale3348

Жыл бұрын

Facts 15 books my man's did his thing!

@cheesegreezy9860

Жыл бұрын

You're wrong. Our prison system offers everything and anything one needs to succeed after doing their time. That includes education, rehabilitation, counseling, spiritual development (should one choose that) and job training . some scumbags don't want to use it and just choose to keep committing crimes .how do you think he got access to books,computers, training and a free education. Open your eyes.

@chicagotank

Жыл бұрын

They try rehabilitation before, it didn't work. Because they keep committing crimes. Mental disease

@ITMT.

Жыл бұрын

@@cheesegreezy9860 you’re forgetting the reasons why they are there. Not everybody convicted is guilty.

@shondraclemons8358

Жыл бұрын

@@dominicbrogsdale3348 he sure did

Some rapists and murderers don’t get a fraction of that. Glad he’s out.

@Devil_Hunter57

Жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly like people get 25 years for taking a life while he gets life in prison. I don’t understand…..

@calisongbird

Жыл бұрын

Yep. The guy that kidnapped and raped me only got 6 years, and I’m sure he didn’t serve the full time

@lolasadventures3396

Жыл бұрын

Which is absolutely insane! There is great injustice in our justice system.

@sheimellwells7371

Жыл бұрын

Right I don’t understand 🤔 why it’s like that

@jazzyj6640

Жыл бұрын

100%. It’s a shame!

The judge was right - sentencing a minor who hadn't killed or tortured anyone to hundreds of years in prison was pure insanity on her part.

@carlynhenry2038

Жыл бұрын

It's a tragedy. My heart ❤️ goes out to Bobby. All those years. Thank God people worked and didn't give up on Bobby. Please Lord, let Bobby continue to rise above this tragedy and become a light for others.

@hebrewmama

Жыл бұрын

Make no mistake that woman did not think twice about throwing this mans life away until the ACLU reached out advocating for his release. This case didn’t haunt her for 27 years it haunted her for the last 4. Please, she’s obviously old and I guess it’s better to make things right before you leave this earth so at least I’ll give her that but for a robbery at 16 she gave another black person 250 years. Shame

@calisongbird

Жыл бұрын

He committed a “series” of armed robberies in which one victim could have been killed (grazed by a bullet). If that victim was you or your kid, would you all feel so happy for him?

@nightowl7620

Жыл бұрын

@@calisongbird could have but wasn’t! If that had happened then it would have been a different case.

@hebrewmama

Жыл бұрын

@@calisongbird yes! I absolutely would say hold on, he’s 16. He doesn’t deserve his whole life taken from him. No one actually got hurt (that would have been a different story)

Id hire this guy in a heartbeat. Imagine receiving an insane sentence like that and not only keeping your sanity but actually working to make your life worthwhile. Wish him the absolute best

@ronniepatrick8101

Жыл бұрын

The sentence was excessive and he should of been out after 10 years. There are murderers out not. Life's rough in 1 sense and people get robbed when a youth has no sense of direction. So I'm elated by his release.

@calisongbird

Жыл бұрын

@@ronniepatrick8101 *should’ve

@michaell1603

Жыл бұрын

Maybe, I don’t know…DONT COMMIT ARMED ROBBERIES AND SHOOT PEOPLE??

@danieltriplett3616

Жыл бұрын

@@michaell1603 his sentence was excessive, charged as an adult , they were trying to make an example. He has done almost double than a life sentence in Kansas.

@michaell1603

Жыл бұрын

@@danieltriplett3616 don’t commit armed robbery multiple times then. And don’t shoot people with guns either. Then you won’t need to worry about it 😂

Shame on the judge! She wanted to make it right before she closes her eyes. I am glad she was an advocate for him. Prayers for him that he does better and serve others.

@Bih1stOfAll

Жыл бұрын

Same EXACT thing I said

@carolettewright6294

Жыл бұрын

True. But I’m glad she did.

@gabron8845

Жыл бұрын

@@carolettewright6294 me too

@noviandy6482

Жыл бұрын

I wudnt say that, call a spade a spade he did wrong and he knew it was wrong , put your shoe into the judge own and see that all was wrong what he did, i am not saying she cudnt give him a lighter sentence ,but she do teach him a lesson , i am sure he is proud of is self for what he has achieved in prison. I am still happy that the judge still have a heart of gold to do what she did for him. Its a lesson for all to learn.

"As he changed, I have changed." Humility and grace!

@fieldtech_meets_animols

Жыл бұрын

You mean evolved? Didn't say changed, said evolved

@SharonH65

Жыл бұрын

These judges always do this to black men, I’m sure this judge was told to do this. 241 yrs makes no damn since, murders don’t get tome like that. She knows she was insane.

@darleneachille491

Жыл бұрын

AMEN!!!‼️

241 years America 's justice system never cease to amaze me

@whitediamond5230

Жыл бұрын

You are right!!!! I bet my last dollar he never sentence a killer from his community to 241 years. That judge needs to be removed now.🤨

@XxsomeguyxX

Жыл бұрын

@@whitediamond5230 the judge is a black lady and she's been retired for years :()

@nanakizzy9634

Жыл бұрын

@@XxsomeguyxX this has nothing to do with color, for once remove racism from your mind. The judge was out of her mind when she sentenced him

@XxsomeguyxX

Жыл бұрын

@@nanakizzy9634 :()

@bisi1980

Жыл бұрын

History of enslaving people..this is neo slavery.

The Judge is looking for forgiveness before judgment comes for her. I hope she gets it

@thabighurt6002

Жыл бұрын

@ JV, yep she's trying to get right with the Lord and repent. Because like all of us, you never know when the grim reaper is going to tap you on your shoulder.

@guyfawkes9252

Жыл бұрын

It's a humbling experience and we can all learn about forgiveness and fixing things right with those we hurt from these two. We all got skeletons in our closets.

Im glad he got out. Theres many cases like this where the inmate should have a chance at getting out. I wish him the very best!

God Bless you Bobby! You deserve it brother...we all make mistakes , some worse than others..u have redeemed yourself sir! God Bless!

It seems like the judge’s change of heart was based on the fact that Bobby had changed, and not the fact that it’s ridiculous to make any 16 year old serve a life sentence who hasn’t killed anyone or destroyed anyone else’s life.

@nocheapdopamine725

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100%.

@sangeetharavindran87

Жыл бұрын

True Statement!

@divagirllove3977

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Angered me. A child is too young to sentence like that. Unless it's a Jeffrey Dahmer level offense w evidence up the yahoo then a child should only be in detention. Geez!

@rodniegsm1575

Жыл бұрын

It's called throwing people away. Like garbage!! People are not garbage. How can you convict a child to live in prison just for robbery. It's just evil. People can change. And children are children. Treat them like human beings and children. There is not a single adult living today who was the same person as they were when they were 16 years of age. How come thats a concept Americans don't understand??

@dylanspiderman2517

Жыл бұрын

@@rodniegsm1575 Amen

This is an incredible story. I'm the type of person who doesn't believe that people really change but this man sure proved some do change

@faze2013

Жыл бұрын

He was freaking 16

@tlahe2

Жыл бұрын

His change came about because he grew up, became an adult! Responsible for his actions.

The judge locks him up for 241 years for a series of robberies. Now, he wants the credit for releasing him 27 years later. Oh Please!!!!! That judge has no business still seating on the bench if he is. Sentence 241 years for a series of robberies is OUTRAGEOUS!!!!! 🤨

@jdmartin2984

Жыл бұрын

Did you know he shot one of the victims?

@Sdority905

Жыл бұрын

The judge retired so she is actually not sitting on a bench anymore

@june049

Жыл бұрын

@@jdmartin2984 He did, the victim was grazed by a bullet, but the life was not taken. On purpose Murderers have walked free and done little to no time. Yes he was wrong and deserved jail time. But it was excessive.

The judge said 'she evolved' !?!?! That's not really how law should be practiced. But she realised and did something about it.

214 years for a 16 year old is egregious!!! She made a bad decision!!

@courtneejackson7016

Жыл бұрын

You can be grown and take a woman's personal goods and get less time than that

@andrewca1659

Жыл бұрын

I think the judge realizes that….

@maplecozy

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@calisongbird

Жыл бұрын

@@courtneejackson7016 He committed a “series” of armed robberies in which one victim was almost killed (grazed by a bullet).

@paulmarden3301

Жыл бұрын

@@calisongbird but 241 years? Prison time yes but not for life

241 years?? That’s nuts

@michaell1603

Жыл бұрын

Don’t commit multiple armed robberies and shoot innocent people then and you’ll be fine

At 43 he is still young and has so many good years left...good look Brotha

@hyperbolic-time-chamber-strand

Жыл бұрын

Lol stop.

@Bih1stOfAll

Жыл бұрын

Still young? He spent more years IN than OUT and all of his adult formative years...GONE.

@carayj

Жыл бұрын

@@Bih1stOfAll 43 he can still live another 20, 30yrs...

He never deserved that amount of time in the 1st place..its craziness..glad he is home..🙏‼💯

She was so wrong for sentencing him to that much time in the first place.

@michelleh.3326

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! She was excessive!

@michaell1603

Жыл бұрын

And he was so wrong for committing multiple felonies and almost killing someone

@Bih1stOfAll

Жыл бұрын

@@michaell1603 As was Casey Anthony but look who's free🙄

@michaell1603

Жыл бұрын

@@Bih1stOfAll This guy admitted to performing multiple armed robberies…and to shooting a person. But if you wanna bring up random cases…OJ Simpson

@Bih1stOfAll

Жыл бұрын

@@michaell1603 That's ya'll fave😏 Here's another-George Zimmerman is free after admitting to following and killing a teenager. Your turn. Go google

Her conscious and health must have had the best of her over the years. She is no hero. A 16 year old is not yet mature to really know what they are doing. I am glad she realised what she did.

Good, really good. He changed his life. He deserves that second chance. I wish him well.

This is incredible and should be an inspiration around the country! At 16, he was a child and he did his time as punishment and changed his ways. He deserves this second chance!!

Thank you for staying alive my Brother

I saw something on him years ago, and setup a Google alert for his name which I've been following and praying for him ever since. Great he's finally out!

27 years too late judge! That was definitely a miscarriage of justice........giving a 16 yo hundreds of years for robbery.

@Groudon22759

Жыл бұрын

Oh yea 17 counts of armed robbery is totally a miscarriage of justice. I think he served the right amount of time. And yes hundreds of years or life in prison was way too much

@jdmartin2984

Жыл бұрын

He shot somebody and could have killed then

@ac4498

Жыл бұрын

@@jdmartin2984 But he did not. Also, criminals who have killed, receive much lighter sentences

@ac4498

Жыл бұрын

@@Groudon22759 Totally agree with your last statement..........and nothing else

@setsom2857

Жыл бұрын

@@Groudon22759 I'm with you on that. At that time, he was a determent to society. Seventeen arm robberies speak for his character back then.

Powerful story! Wishing Bobby happiness, peace, and opportunities during his new chapter of life.

Good for him. He appears sincere. That sentence was insane.

I don’t care how you spin this, this is not a feel good story. That judge did a horrible thing, And know she is trying to redeem herself. Shame on Her. He got more time then some murders get. I’m happy he is free but this should have never happen.

@NjiHyga02

Жыл бұрын

I agree that the sentence was f'd up, and that I wouldn't say it's a feel good story, either, but they both made mistakes at that point in their lives, and they're both making up for it. If she truly was the monster some people want to act like she is, she could've just not done the right thing in helping him get out. This is just a sad case all around, but unfortunately the best we have is better late than never. Either way, I also still find myself torn about her...

@Bih1stOfAll

Жыл бұрын

This judge is not to be celebrated. She's old af now and wants to make things right b4 she goes to the "Upper Room"🙄

@Kimmy234L

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, and it's sickening how this is being PLAYED out.

Her sentence was insane for sure. The situation absolutely horrible. The other side of this is she may have saved him. Had he stayed in the streets committing crime he may well be dead by now. He would not have lived this long and accomplished so much albeit in prison. I am glad he is out with a perspective of life only the blessed can have. God bless him..his family, his lwayers and the judge!💞🙏🏾

@farayimatibiri1724

Жыл бұрын

That's a deep observation very deep

@aliciakennedy353

Жыл бұрын

She didn’t save him. She took 27 years of his life. He probably would have got less of he actually killed him.

Beautiful story! Proves you can change if you want to.

Good for you Bobby, God is good. I did 7 yrs, lots of reading and self-help. I have been alcohol free for more then 9 yrs. I met a guy who had a life sentence and I dream that he was getting out.. guess what he did after more then 30 yrs!!!

@STOPTRUMPPROJECT2025

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you. I know society doesn't make it easy for you all once you get out.

@dahby2724

Жыл бұрын

GOD is Magnificent....in his Name Stay blessed.

@efrasworld7290

Жыл бұрын

@@STOPTRUMPPROJECT2025 Honestly, thanks for understanding. I was not long for me but it changes you..

@efrasworld7290

Жыл бұрын

@@dahby2724 AMEN.

Why put a 16 y old in jail for over 200 y. Omg.

@creamdelacreme

Жыл бұрын

Because he committed armed robbery and shot a gun that hit someone…

@calisongbird

Жыл бұрын

@Antonia He committed a “series” of armed robberies in which one victim could have been killed (grazed by a bullet).

Blessings to this man.

I really pray that all these teens & young kids turn there life around & turn into a good ,maybe this world would be better

😭😭😭 A child imprisoned for "life" for robbery. She wanted him to pay above and beyond for some reason! She was sick of the same scenario but it also could have saved him from worse. I'm torn!

@maplecozy

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. This Judge is no hero.

@shemotivatesem9299

Жыл бұрын

@@maplecozy 💯

@nocheapdopamine725

Жыл бұрын

No circumstance in the world could justify that sentence for a 16 year old unless he was literally the anti christ. It’s totally beyond me how a black judge of all people would ever think that was appropriate.

@shemotivatesem9299

Жыл бұрын

@@nocheapdopamine725 You're right. Wonder if anyone challenged her at the time to reconsider.

@creamdelacreme

Жыл бұрын

They seem to only briefly touch on the fact that he shot someone during the armed robbery while, luckily, was not injured as the bullet only grazed them. So it was not necessarily a harmless crime. He could have killed someone and fortunately that time he spent in prison helped him to realize what he had done and grown but had he been sentenced only lightly and fallen back into crime people would have been up in arms about “how could they have let him out when he has committed other heinous crimes!!??” It’s a catch 22. She was damned if she did and damned if she didn’t.

At least the judge admits that she made a mistake and she did help him.

@maplecozy

Жыл бұрын

True.

A real miracle of change. God bless them both

Wow❤ that was beautiful of her and kudos to him for turning his life around!🙌🏾💪🏾

The judge may have made her peace with this outcome but behind every ridiculous judge sentence there's a heartless, ridiculously overzealous prosecutor or DA.

This is ridiculous. Someone gets a sentence of a period of time which is more than a realistic life expectancy for the human species for a series of armed robberies. The judge should have been jailed instead

judge need to be held accountable- she should be ashamed of herself- sending someone that young to prison, for so many years- she is a status quo judge- doing what “THEY” do, playing alone to get alone.

he was my celly in jccc this is a major blessing he's a good dude

I am happy for Bobby but appalled a judge would sentence a 16 to 241 years… it’s unbelievable. He committed the crimes and there are consequences, but he was a kid. I pray he’s able to adapt to living in a “free” environment and wish him much success in all his endeavors.

None of us deserve the chances that we get! God's grace!

Imagine how many people like this are still in prison for these kind of evil sentences. While killers are getting less than 15years sometimes. 🤦🏽

@Volundur9567

Жыл бұрын

Only a certain color get these crazy sentences. Shame on the Black judge for hindering a fellow Black man like that.

@cheesegreezy9860

Жыл бұрын

@@Volundur9567 race card race card race card. Judge is black too.... glad he got rehabbed and straightened out for sure but hindering? Bullsh1t.

Kudos to both Bobby and the judge they evolved into truly remarkable human beings through this traumatic episode!

I love to hear things like this.

An amazing testimony..!! Happy Thanksgiving to Bobby n his family..!! 💕🙏🌺💐🌸😊

What a great story. I hope he aspires to greatness.

Bless his beautiful sweet soul. Prison is a racket half the time. I hardly know what to say other than praise the Universe he is out. Good for him! Xo

Well she certainly is a great judge. One who won't be forgotten, remarkable in a sense. I think the story is just as much about her as him. We want to see true justice in the court system, we want judges with personal integrity, it's very important for the justice system.

@Bih1stOfAll

Жыл бұрын

This judge is not to be celebrated. She's old af now and wants to make things right b4 she goes to the "Upper Room"🙄

Glad you survived that BS and made it out man!!! I hope you get a lawyer and make'em pay, but move out of Missouri first!!! Wish you all the best, enjoy your freedom sir!!!

So the judge sentenced a 16 year old kid to consecutive terms for a crime that no one even got killed or maimed in, then wants to feel like a god damn hero for helping fix her stupid horrific mistake and miscarriage of justice decades later?

@calisongbird

Жыл бұрын

Crimes - plural. He committed a “series” of armed robberies in which one victim was almost killed (grazed by a bullet).

@tubephr34k

Жыл бұрын

@@calisongbird so as I said. No one got killed or even mailed. Yet we sentence adults for less for a lesser period of time.

Congratulations man. Be blessed

The Powers that be helped and saved him, God Bless him on his journey

A 16 year old should have never been given 200 years. The judge should be ashamed of herself.

241yrs consecutively for a 16yr old is irrational

They give pedophiles and actual murderes less time than that. I wonder how many other children's lives she threw away.

Sounds like a movie in the making. 😢

Yikes, 241 yrs for robbery @16 and nobody died is crazy

Time is the one thing you can never get back! Judge needs to be ashamed of herself 🤬

I wish him the very best

It's a good thing she sentenced him because if he was left to wonder the streets he could have made worse mistakes. Now he is a changed man and has done more good in the society. Both of them.have changed and that's amazing. All glory to God

My Prayers are with you that you may be a good citizen!

She was wrong in the first place. This should be against the law to do to à 16 year old.

That judge is awful. He should never had gotten that much time.

This is why I donate to the ACLU because this is one example of many of the work they have doing for DECADES!!

Mr. Bobby Bostic, I applaud you for your own determination to turn this thing all the way around & I pray you'll be blessed with several employment and other positive opportunities in your new life outside of prison. I am so VERY happy for you! Please stay focused on everything that is GOOD for you & everybody around you. 💖🤗👍🏿🎉

Ridiculous!!!!!! Just evil shouldn’t have ever happened!!!!!!

SHAMEFUL, THIS IS BS! WOMAN YOU WILL ANSWER TO YOUR JUDGE!

I wonder how many others got that treatment from her back then

Wow fck that judge for ever sentencing him to that long. Poor kid

All you have to do is compare your own self with who you were at 16 to see how ridiculous this all is.

That's crazy!!!

@tru3293

Жыл бұрын

Crazy good or crazy bad?

She can Rest In Peace now 🙌

@angelabucknor4981

Жыл бұрын

Peace???????

This is absolutely awesome, there is hope.👍🏾❤️

27 Years Is Ridiculous

I am thrilled for Bobby! And can I just say that I was tickled to hear Gale say "Missoura" for "Missouri". I might be here in CA, but my soul is still in AR ❤

I wonder who else she unfairly sentenced. Better late than never I guess.

I know a bank robber that received 8 years. A murderer that did 13. 241 years is ridiculous. He was on a crime spree and needed time but 27 years is excessive.

Advise to him.. leave the country

Anyone who admits they could have & should have done something better & then goes out & does it, is someone to honor & respect. In this case, there are 2 individuals who could have done something differently: There is the judge who assigned to an impossible sentence. There is the person to whom she assigned the sentence. Now, the judge & the assignee are free to go about the rest of their lives! Kudos to them both!!!

I am happy for him... I hope he adjust well to being back home with his family...Prayers to you Bobbie🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Restorative Justice should be the standard when dealing with juveniles.

This is not a feel good story. No 16 y/o should be sentenced to life for armed robbery not matter how many. Absolutely ridiculous. That horrible judge should not get a pass for this.

@emmanuelngegie9861

Жыл бұрын

You missing the point here, the judge made a mistake, she has evolved over the years, the guys himself wasn’t mad at the judge when he was sentenced, he was motivated and changed his life. Let’s stop all this negativity and applaud both of them

16 year old with all those years 😱. Sadly, there are thousands more with this story.

Honestly I wouldn’t wanna be near her!! Ugh…. 🤦🏽‍♀️

That judge was EVIL no way around that how could a woman who looks like that sentence a 16 year old teen who looks like that to 241 years in jail???????? What in the entire F is going on...

If he didn't get prison, he wouldn't start writing books. A blessing in desguise?

I could understand him doing time but ,he got more time then many murderers 241 yrs that was insane.

16 years old 😮 that’s incredibly sad. There are better solutions for young people in trouble than prison.

@calisongbird

Жыл бұрын

He committed a “series” of armed robberies in which one victim was almost killed (grazed by a bullet).

Thank you mommy. Love to Bobby and our Judges. ❤

In 1990 a childhood friend who was 16 years of age was sentenced to 20 years to life. In 2017 he was released and we gathered for a surprise re union. It was unreal. 27 years of not hearing from him and not knowing if we were ever gonna see him again. I never would have believed it in regards to ever hanging out with the long lost friend.

Frontal lobes mature at, on average, age 25-27. That is where the label “adult” can be applied.

@cheesegreezy9860

Жыл бұрын

Doubt you'd say that if it was one if your relatives

@thenatureoffishing7591

Жыл бұрын

@@cheesegreezy9860 Cannot say. But at this point I think restorative justice is more productive than revenge.

The judge was cruel in her sentencing.

Giving anyone that sentence is insanity to me.

Usually a 16 year old goes to juvenile hall, not prison?

You turn on the news and you know what's coming. Many choose not to turn it on because there's always something depressing. So when you get news like this you relax and watch with a smile on your face. Hey, Bobby, I haven't read your books but by watching your story I feel like I've read them. Thanks for messaging me to message another. Thanks to all who were involved in his release. May God bless all of you.

Bobby this is amazing!!I really think you changed my brother!!I did 22 years in the Federal Prison but I know when I see change and yes I see FULLY CHANGE IN YOU!!Only thing I asked of you is to ask God to lead you before you start your day!!This is really a beautiful thing see you and the judge hang out as family!!I REALLY WON'T TO THANK YOU AND THE JUDGE TO HAVE SUCH FORGIVING HEART!!!!!!

U were focused thats what changed his life. Got n education. Wow god bless u