Thursday, February 21, 2008

Judge marries a robber

It turned out to be a bitter-sweet Valentine's Day for one robber this year when a judge in the US presided over his wedding - just moments after he had jailed him for up to 18 years.

Kevin Felder was sentenced to between five and 18 years behind bars for second-degree robbery in West Virginia.

Just moments later in the same courtroom Felder exchanged vows with his sweetheart Misty Johnson.

As he said: 'I do', he was still wearing his handcuffs.

Circuit Judge James Mazzone performed the wedding after sentencing Felder.

He declined Felder's request to have the handcuffs removed during the ceremony.

"I'm sorry, but I can't allow that," Judge Mazzone said. "You are in custody."

And they say romance is dead.

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