Emotional courtroom moment as Georgia woman forgives husband’s killer
NEW: Georgia woman forgives the man who took her husband’s life, embraces him in court as was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Regina Johnson and her husband Chuck Johnson were married for 50 years before his life was tragically taken.
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Georgia woman forgives the man who took her husband’s life, embraces him in court as was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Regina Johnson and her husband Chuck Johnson were married for 50 years before his life was tragically taken.
Joseph Tillman was seen crying as he was sentenced for homicide by vehicle, DUI, and reckless driving.
Johnson told Tillman that she forgives him and that God loves him.
Tillman whispered back: “I’m so sorry. I am so sorry.”
In response to the emotional moment, the judge said: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen the wife of a victim hug the defendant where they killed somebody.”
Tillman was sentenced to 20 years with prison time suspended if he completes a two year inpatient rehab program, according to ABC 7.