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Homeless woman begs judge to let her stay in jail after she was released (video)

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A homeless woman who was granted release from jail begged to be allowed to remain in jail.

In a Florida courtroom on Tuesday, October 14, the homeless woman made a routine initial appearance for possession of drug paraphernalia, a minor charge that could have ended quickly with a plea deal.

However, the defendant, a homeless woman in her forties, interrupted the proceedings.

She asked the judge for 60 more days behind bars, then bargained down to 30, explaining she needed time to scrape together cash for a temporary room. Her voice shook as she added that even one more night would help.

The judge paused and offered a workaround: no immediate resolution, a $500 bond, and straightforward advice not to post the bond if release meant she had nowhere to go.

A public defender stepped in to guide her next moves.

That court appearance was captured on video and has been shared widely online, sparking conversations about homelessness.

See video below.

Fidel Perez

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