A routine court hearing in Florida took an emotional turn after a homeless woman pleaded with the judge to keep her in jail rather than set her free.
The woman, believed to be in her forties, appeared in court on Tuesday, October 14, for a minor charge of drug paraphernalia possession. The case was expected to be resolved quickly with a simple plea deal.
However, to everyone’s surprise, she interrupted the process and begged the judge to let her stay behind bars for at least 60 more days — later reducing her request to 30 days. Trembling, she explained that she needed more time to gather enough money to afford a temporary room, stressing that even one night in jail would be better than sleeping on the streets.
Moved by her plea, the judge paused and offered an alternative solution: he set a $500 bond and advised her not to post it if she truly had nowhere to go upon release. A public defender then stepped forward to assist her with the next steps.
The heartbreaking moment, captured on video, has since gone viral and sparked widespread conversations about the harsh realities of homelessness and the lack of proper support for vulnerable individuals.
Watch the video below.
Homeless woman begs judge to let her stay in jail after being ordered to be released 😔
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) October 14, 2025
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