This ceremony was
particularly special because of two guests. Jason Bravo, a former Boot
Camp graduate, now lawyer, spoke to the class about believing in
themselves and continuing on the right path, as
hard as it may be.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson also spoke to the cadets
and their family members, disclosing that he had been in trouble with
the law multiple times as a teenager and knew what it was like to
disappoint his family and friends. Had it not been
for people seeing the potential for more in him, he would have ended up
in prison.
Judge Nushin Sayfie had previously told the graduates that they
may not be like the Rock, but they had the ability to become something
good. Johnson followed up on this thought and
told them that it's true that they wouldn't be like him. Instead, they
could become something even better than him. It was very inspiring.
HBO was there filming for a documentary that Dwayne Johnson pitched, heavily supported, and will appear in.
It was a good day in criminal court.
The feds used to have boot camp as well, but it was disbanded back in the early 90s due to budget cuts. It should be put back in place and it should use the state as a model.
By Margot Moss
By Margot Moss
Congrats to the Rock for graduating boot camp! Hope he gets his life back on track.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the SDFL federal court blog for reporting on a state court boot camp program but not the lockdown of the federal court building for about two hours today. I guess punting to Jay Weaver is okay?
ReplyDeleteFederal Boot camp is an idea whose time has come. There is genuine bi-partisan support for prison reform and Boot Camp I something that appeals to everyone. Having a successful state model only makes it more likely to happen in Fed Court. Stop Hatin'
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