He also managed to message his intern over 10 000 times back in 2014 ( I think), over 3 month period.. and arrive at a dui arrest with her still there. Considering he was suspended for 9months, I think he is a better man for it. ❤️
Going to sound strange, but this 30 minute video should be shown in school health classes as an example of what active addiction can look like, what tough compassion looks like, & the path that people can fall down.
@@mrsweetpotato4354 Get ‘em while they’re young. You’re right about it not impacting an addict though. You’re either in denial about how serious your addiction is or you don’t care. I suppose that young people too never think that it could happen to them. I was the same, growing up with an alcoholic mother and grandmother, I thought I would never let that happen to me. I was a hard worker, capable and functional and then it all fell apart. Still worked hard, was capable and functional only now I was working to fund my addiction and capably and functionally hiding it from everyone. Or so I thought. I wouldn’t wish addiction on anyone.
That he has tremors after a few hours of not drinking shows he desperately needs medical detox. He can quickly begin to have seizures. People die from going cold detox.
Hopefully the jail kept a close eye on him. And you are so right. Someone with that level of alcohol addiction could easily go into DTs. It's so sad to watch. He said he had 16 years of sobriety and then life threw in a wrench. My late husband and I volunteered with alcoholics and addicts for over 20 years. I feel for the defendant but you could tell this case also had a deep effect on Judge Simpson.
I’ve been that bad with the bottle. Once you’re shaking you’re dying, just not necessarily to death. It is absolute agony. The only thing that helps is more booze. Just not too much. Unfortunately self control is almost nonexistent. I was shaking every morning for 3 years before I could finally stop. And I swear to you with everything in me, I wanted to stop every waking moment of the day. (I’m sober now ❤)
It’s scary how dangerous alcohol is when drinking, but even quitting can be deadly. And yet it’s legal but other less dangerous substances aren’t. Alcohol can permanently alter your life with organ failure and other issues so even if you get sober you’re still affected daily. The impact it has is insane but it’s sold on almost every corner in cities and normalized in society. Wine Mom is trendy and people wear it proudly on tshirts and crap. Like that is insane to me. I say that as an opiate addict with 15+ years clean. I haven’t touched anything, including alcohol. It’s just as dangerous as illegal substances.
As someone who is recently sober, I know what he’s going through. The withdrawals from alcohol is no joke. I tried to quit cold turkey and literally felt as though I was dying. DTs, night terrors, insomnia, pins and needles, and constant itching so I went on another bender that lasted months and knew once I stopped I’d have to deal with it again. Best decision I ever made was getting sober. 169 days and counting
This man sounds more cognizant and articulate after having drank. I love the fact that Simpson is treating him like a medical issue and not a defiant criminal
Exactly. It is a medical issue, far too many people treat it as the opposite. Dude has a severe medical condition and far too few judges (or lay people) see it as such.
This video left me speechless. The Judge was 100% compassionate with this man. Ive had my own ups and downs with drinking and have been sober for 17 years now.
I have over 31 years sober. It is only by the grace of God that I didn't kill somebody. I could actually feel that man's pain. And I thank God i made it through to the other side.
I hear you, the judge nailed it when he told the defendant that he would drink if he released him, I know if I was him I would immediately upon release stop at the nearest liquor store and get 3 bottles of vodka
Congrats. I hope to one day be able to say the same. I'm just over 18 years sober and almost 6 years clean from opiates. I chose to quit drinking the day I learned I was going to be a dad. It was the best decision I ever made other than raising my now 17 year old when his mother wasn't around. It was a struggle but I got lucky as my wife has helped me raise both our boys even tho she isn't my oldest sons biological mother she is her Mon. Without her I couldn't of gotten off opiates and I would've ended up on fentanyl with how difficult it is to get pain pills off the streets even at insane prices the fentanyl is cheap and in abundance and I definitely wouldn't be alive today just like my wife's deceased best friend and her friends mother both passed away from a fentanyl OD. Her youngest daughter who is 13 was the one who found her in the bathroom at 3am. My drinking problem made me a horrible husband to my ex-wife/highschool sweet heart and luckily she married a good man who fathered 3 girls with her. It took me a very long time to realize how much the alcohol and then pills made me into a horrible husband.
Many people are saying this guy is scamming Simpson. I know for a fact it was not lost on Simpson. He knows and was compassionate to the defendant. Made the defendant realize himself his own "path" could not be written by himself.
You'd be surprised, depending on which jail they just let you DT with nothing. Only recently did Macomb county jail start doing a librium protocol for alcohol and benzo withdrawal, not enough to make you high but just enough that you don't have seizures or cardiac arrest. Before this they were paying a few wrongful death settlements each year from people dying from DTs. But also, in southeast Michigan they have a program called hope not handcuffs. If you have a non violent warrant you can go to any police or sheriff station and say "I want hope not handcuffs" then the police make a call and a HNH angel shows up to take you to treatment. Many facilities will fast track people to get into detox immediately (usually the facility I work at)
@@John-h6z4b right, there is a client at my work who just got out of Macomb county jail, he didn't get any librium for 3 days, and they gave him the lowest dose physically possibly
Man i like Judge Simpson. I have 36 years sober and i am here to tell you, this judge is doing the right thing. What he said was right on. This guy would drink first chance he had. He would have to drink, he wouldn’t have a choice. Alcoholism is a terrible disease and when it has you locked into drinking you are stuck. He needs this help desperately and probably knows it. I hope he can do it, if he can get some sober time and get detoxed and set up with meeting’s everyday. And a good tough Sponsor. God bless you Judge and prayers to my drunk friend. I have been there and you don’t have to live that way any more even if you want to.
I've been clean and sober for just over 10 years. This guy lost his family, his home, his job. Hopefully this can be his rock bottom and he'll get serious about recovery. Judge Simpson was sympathetic but firm. He is an angel!
He was sober UNTIL he lost his family. Divorce and losing your children ruins a man, but of course no one cares about that. The details you miss when you're just itching to point a finger makes you look silly.
@@lolocaust4967 Pointing fingers? I'm not accusing anyone. Even if the divorce had nothing to do with his drinking, he still made the choice to take that first drink. And it sounds like he spiraled down from there. But plenty of alcoholics get divorced and experience all the tragedies that are part of life and still stay sober. The fact that he was being honest with the judge is a real good sign. I wish him well.
@@christking85You’re absolutely right. When you are ready for change, it’s hard but things slowly start to fall into place and the reward is your life back. I hope he succeeds, it’s such a drag to be where he is now in his life.
I hope and pray that he realizes that he desperately needs help. You can offer him all of the best help in the world, but until he is ready he won't accept it. My Sister in Law is a recovering alcoholic and I remember we tried EVERYTHING to get her the help she needed. It wasn't until she finally realized that she was living on borrowed time that she finally went to treatment. She did it her way and she is now almost 2 years sober.
I deliver liquor in Ann Arbor and I’ve never delivered anything to this guy but I get lots of people shaking when they hand me an ID at the door of million dollar houses
That one hit hard, coming from an almost 8 year recovering alcoholic. He knows what he needs, it's just hard to do it. Judge Simpson is an awesome guy.
This breaks my heart. I have over 10 years sober, and I can tell you, that time once your detox is done are THE hardest days of your life and is the main reason why people struggle so much getting sober. Withdrawal symptoms are like being sent to hell. But, if he is shaking after only not drinking for a few hours, he needs serious help and a medical detox. Keeping this guy in my thoughts ❤
Not kidding, that brought more than one tear to my eye. Shows what a star Judge Simpson can be. Also, brave of you to explain your own situation - much crefit to you for that. (The whole thing made me feel guilty I was drinking a cab at the time!l)
I adore Judge Simpson, you could see his decision weighed heavily upon him. I hope that guy gets the help he so desperately needs, I know how hard it is to give up something that you rely upon every day. I also hope he gets the proper medical care he needs whilst in jail, alcohol withdrawals can kill you.
Yeah idk why they were so concerned with Zoloft. It's just a really common ssri. You can't use it to get high. I guess you could overdose on it if you take wanted to but it wouldn't be a good time
This was a beautiful hearing. I've been working with people in addiction for years; His Honor is so very right. Well done, and good luck to this gentleman.
I feel sorry this man. I love that Judge Simpson is being a good listener and supporting him. I hope he gets the best help he needs. I have one alcoholic family member left, my mom passed from drinking years ago, so listening to this man's struggle hits hard.
If he was on the Supreme Court he wouldn't be of any help to you if you got into trouble. The supreme court are the judge of the judges. They rule on the lines the judges and citizens are to walk along.
@@YvonneRahmesFamily and Medical Leave Act. Allows you to leave work without getting fired to get help for medical reasons. I might be wrong, but that's what I know
@@YvonneRahmes FMLA is a law (Family Medical Leave Act) which allows employees to take leave from their jobs for medical reasons (illness, rehab etc) for 90 days without being fired. It's medical leave, they can't fire you for being sick. Unless he'd already done it or had used his up he should have been able to keep his job.
@@thepatshowonwp Thank you so much for the explanation. Live and learn! I'm glad to know about this. Our 42yr old son and his wife are nurses but live out of state from us.
So heartbreaking. Some people need help. Life is hard. Harder for some than others. This made me respect judge so much MORE. And kudos to his attorney for standing with him. 🙏🏽
This dude definitely understands that the only way he can get the help he needs is to be extremely honest about his use and how much. Judge Simpson really wants to help this guy, he wants to help everyone that comes into his courtroom.
I have 18 years cleans off drugs it's a struggle ,but it's.possible . This man seems to be giving it a legit chance to be sober. The first steps is recognizing that you have NO CONTROL over your addiction and abstinence is the only way to sober. This man would probably be an asset to society if become sober.
Jail is very hard. And i am so grateful for the times i went. Thankfully the judge also denied bail to me on a heroin possession. She saved my life that morning.
I am a recovering alcoholic (32 years) and I am so thankful I had a very stern advisor in my life. I didn’t like him at the time, but after my head cleared, I was so grateful.
As a daughter of a mother of an alcoholic that passed from cirrhosis of the liver I understand both sides. One thing I’m most happy for is his children being out of his life. Losing them is for the children, not him. Nothing is worse than seeing a parent waste away. My mom bought a case of vodka handles a week. Held a job as a school teacher, with awards. This is heartbreaking 💔
Oh God bless you JUDGE SIMPSON! I have never seen such a thing, you helped this man to live, and have hope. Many years ago my identical twin sister died of alcoholism while living with our mother. She flew to visit us (my husband and I), and told me what was happening. I sent her home the next day, as I had no way to take care of her, in her situation. It was not a year before she collapsed and died. I regret that I did not find a way for her to live and recover. Now I see how hard you worked to give this man a chance at his life, and I am so glad you did. I will suffer the loss of my twin for as long as I live. I do not know why she became an alcoholic, and I cannot abide even a sip of it (alcohol, nor do I use drugs unless I must use a prescription for medicine from my doctors). I have a younger sister, and an older sister, neither are alcoholics or drug users. Thank you for reaching out to this man, and giving him a way to live, and get better, and not die.
Yeah I was on Antabuse and drank while taking it. I do not recommend that at all. I didn't suffer any terrible effects but it was not a good experience. I was lucky. Antabuse should only be used as a backup for those who are extremely serious about sobriety. Not those who have been sober not even 24 hours
I'm praying for this man, and all my brothers and sisters who live with addiction. Having watched Judge Simpson for some time now, I knew I liked him. The way he empathized with this man was really touching. I feel for this man. I bet he told people over and over again in meetings during his 16 years of sobriety that we don't look down on people who have written another chapter in their story of addiction. That the doors would always be open and that we would not judge them. All of that goes right out the window when we are the ones who fell off of the wagon. We are understanding of others, but we beat ourselves up so hard, and we are beyond embarrassed. How easy we accept others picking up another white chip, but we fear that we will be ostracized. Funny how that works. I wish I could be there or at least let him know that if he wants sobriety, we are hear to listen and go on that journey together.
Normally I have little patience for addicts but this guy breaks my heart. He seems like a nice person but in a lot of pain - I really hope he gets better
In the throes of full blown alcohol addiction, one needs to drink just to appear normal (shaking hands, agitation, etc. Notice he's not slurring in the 1st appearance, and he's at a .10). He needs a full medical assessment in addition to a substance assessment, and then, as an inpatient, both real-time medical monitoring/therapy (big meds), and individual and group therapy. I'd bet he'd be surprised at what alcohol has done to his body already, low calorie white claw or not. Thank god it's not straight whiskey or vodka that he's pounding down, but addiction is addiction. Lost his job, his marriage, his kids ... Welcome to rock bottom. But Judge Simpson is so compassionate, so experienced with people like this, that I can't help but pull for Mr. Keenan. He's at a pivot point; make it or break it time. I hope his love for his kids is stronger than his need for booze. I think, to varying degrees, we've all had to make choices like this at some point in our lives. Go, Mr. K. You got this 💪✨
He's so far down the rabbit hole that he could probably function normally with a BAC that would render most of us unconscious. The judge needs to make sure he isn't left to fend for himself while they schedule his diagnosis.
This gentleman is a profoundly wise judge. His empathetic spirit and years of experience make a profound difference in the people he serves. Gosh, America needs more jurists like Judge Simpson.
Wow this is making me cry. This is so sad for him and the whole family. I can't imagine living with addiction. Prayers for everyone suffering like this. ❤
@@mattrolih1550 that’s not how it works at all!!!!!! You don’t need a lawyer unless they violate it, which they won’t!!! I have used FMLA at several jobs! Currently have FMLA at the job I have now. Many of my co-worker do too! I’ve never had any company come close to violating FMLA laws
I’ve never had any employer come close to violating FMLA laws. I currently have FMLA at the job that I’m at now. Just like I’ve never had any employer come close to breaking the wage laws. You don’t need a lawyer for FMLA.
It is sad when addicts try to be honest but dont want to be totally honest. He knows he has a problem but he doesn't want to fully admit it. All the excuses and half truths just show he isn't really ready to change. Jail might be the only option left...
That's not always true. He could just as easily be concerned with telling the whole truth causing him to recieve a prison sentence which that's what most people recieve for an outcome. I always had excuses even when I quit drinking the day I learned I was going to be a dad. I haven't taken a single sip of any hard alcohol and I've probably had 3 beers in over 18 years. Even after years of being clean and sober I still find myself making excuses about my past drinking problem and my opiate addiction/dependency.
@@MidgetPunter why do people like you always come with the "it's not always"?? Do you guys understand that a comment isn't supposed to encompass every scenario you could ever imagine. It's about the guy in the video.
Judge Simpson is truly a special kind of human, his genuine compassion & concern for people is something we don't see a lot of in the judicial system. I really hope this man can turn his life around.
I love Jusge Simpson’s quiet calm approach. He comes across as so relatable and caring, yet not willing to gloss over anything. His honest but no nonsense approach is great.
With that being said, finding help in Oregon was difficult.Medicare requires a hospital setting and only one hospital in the state, 3 years ago, would take me. By the time I found a hospital 4 + hours away, I depleted most my magnesium and b's. And no ability to stay upright. Addiction and mental health are a low bar in this country and the bars getting lowe but fluffed with non-profit addiction programs. Overwhelmed counselors, too high of a caseload, and too easy or boring to certify! Profit over quality, a trumpism rot for life. I'm not so cavalier to say they didn't help, they did! Long story, but I left, felt I could do as well on my own. Live in Coquille, Or., hospital gave me a bus ticket as far as Roseberg, arriving at midnight, checked into a motel and continued DT's for 2 days. I survive weeks on my own. Thanks Judge S.
I am really angry reading this because someone failed you miserably. None of this makes any sense. There are many places here in Portland where I live that offer detox and rehab. I know, I’m a 16 year clean heroin junkie. Been through the rehab system plenty of times and also have family working in recovery. Hooper and Providence to name two do medical alcohol detox-and Hooper specifically. I’m also on Medicare and what Medicare doesn’t cover Oregon Health Plan does- fully covers treatment. It took me four tries of intense INPATIENT rehab- I was in a 2 year inpatient rehab and it was fully covered. It took that for me to recover. And my methadone was covered too. Now I’m completely clean. But to hear you had such problems here in Oregon pains me. I hope you are doing well now.
@anonymousunnamed3026 to continue: I was dying. I fell out twice, the aide asked if I needed to go to my room and watched me swagger to my room. The beds ved when you laid down and the plastic covering made sweating worse. Never saw a physician, aides, and a couple of psychologist with credentials! When I asked to be released the psychologist said firmly, " we'll we can't do that." Then iasked her and her entourage,"what is this "one flew Over The Cuckoos nest!? I was released the next day with a Greyhound to Roseberg. I'm sober and sane!
Props for honesty, but he definitely needs close supervision. He's definitely a full blown alcoholic. His honesty speaks highly of him. I truly hope and pray that he can turn this around. I also, hope he can get support that he needs and deserves.
This case made me cry. He reminds me so much of my little brother, who would be turning 45 this year. He drank to keep the seizures away, then turned to drugs.
I'm glad judge Simpson cares enough to keep him in custody so this guy can get the help he so desperately needs and not let him out to get his affairs in order. I'm afraid of what might have happened had he done so. My own father was a severe alcoholic so I know how bad they can get and this guy is so close to death he doesn't even realize it.
This strikes close home for me. I’ve been sober 7 years myself (from heroin, cocaine, and alcohol, a very dangerous combo and I’m honestly shocked I survived). At first I was just drinking, and I can relate to the part where he talks about waking up in the middle of the night and having to drink to steady himself. I tried AA and outpatient, and didn’t do very well because I kept relapsing. Eventually though I was ready and just quit everything on my own. Either way, that’s the one thing that you really NEED in order to get/stay sober: a genuine personal willingness to actually do it.
I LOVE this judge. Both my parents were killed by a drugged and drunk driver when I was 10. The man that killed them was in and out of jail. I wish one of the judges that man saw would have kept him off the streets. This judge had me in tears just thinking about how he is saving lives by keeping this man from drinking and driving.
I'm rooting for this guy. He knows he has a problem and is openly admitting to everything. I believe he genuinely doesn't want to be this way, and I hope he can kick his habit. He'll never see this, but I'm rooting for him!
I finally quit drinking 31 years ago. I had done two jail terms for DUI, lived without a drivers license for a year and had laid out around four thousand dollars in fines and penalties. I was still drinking after my second jail term. I came home one night, and my five year old son came up to me and asked if I had brought the ice cream. I told him, ''Get away from me, you little s.o.b.'' I went in to the bathroom, looked in the mirror and said, ''Hi, mom.'' My mother was an alcoholic and would beat on my father, my brother and me when drunk. I quit that night. This man is rationalizing. He needs to have an epiphany, which creates a mirror for you to see what you really are.
The decision by the judge to keep the defendant in jail was the most sensible and fair one, however it must have been very difficult for the judge to make. It clearly shows how hard it is to be in the judges chair. This level of wisdom does not grow on trees but is rather the result of a long life of decency and humanity.
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I love Judge Simpson so much. He is literally saving that man's life. Judge Simpson cares for people. ❤
When the defendant is on the 4D chess board but Judge Simpson is on the 5D.easy board. Checkmate.
He also managed to message his intern over 10 000 times back in 2014 ( I think), over 3 month period.. and arrive at a dui arrest with her still there. Considering he was suspended for 9months, I think he is a better man for it. ❤️
He tried to use his job to get his intern out of a dui
I think you have the text messages mixed up with another judge
I think he has a huge heart ❤
@@kylie-anneconnell4350amen
...in all the best, healthiest ways.
Going to sound strange, but this 30 minute video should be shown in school health classes as an example of what active addiction can look like, what tough compassion looks like, & the path that people can fall down.
Great idea.
Agreed. Instead of showing stereotypes, this is the perfect image of someone seriously stuck in the grips of addiction
I agree, but as a recovered addict I know that a video like this offers no deterrent to an addict,
@@mrsweetpotato4354 Get ‘em while they’re young. You’re right about it not impacting an addict though. You’re either in denial about how serious your addiction is or you don’t care. I suppose that young people too never think that it could happen to them. I was the same, growing up with an alcoholic mother and grandmother, I thought I would never let that happen to me. I was a hard worker, capable and functional and then it all fell apart. Still worked hard, was capable and functional only now I was working to fund my addiction and capably and functionally hiding it from everyone. Or so I thought. I wouldn’t wish addiction on anyone.
Amen @@mrsweetpotato4354
That he has tremors after a few hours of not drinking shows he desperately needs medical detox. He can quickly begin to have seizures. People die from going cold detox.
Think Amy Winehouse.
Judge has more compassion than I have seen in a long time. This poor guy is so badly addicted!
Hopefully the jail kept a close eye on him. And you are so right. Someone with that level of alcohol addiction could easily go into DTs. It's so sad to watch. He said he had 16 years of sobriety and then life threw in a wrench. My late husband and I volunteered with alcoholics and addicts for over 20 years. I feel for the defendant but you could tell this case also had a deep effect on Judge Simpson.
I’ve been that bad with the bottle. Once you’re shaking you’re dying, just not necessarily to death. It is absolute agony. The only thing that helps is more booze. Just not too much. Unfortunately self control is almost nonexistent. I was shaking every morning for 3 years before I could finally stop. And I swear to you with everything in me, I wanted to stop every waking moment of the day. (I’m sober now ❤)
It’s scary how dangerous alcohol is when drinking, but even quitting can be deadly. And yet it’s legal but other less dangerous substances aren’t. Alcohol can permanently alter your life with organ failure and other issues so even if you get sober you’re still affected daily. The impact it has is insane but it’s sold on almost every corner in cities and normalized in society. Wine Mom is trendy and people wear it proudly on tshirts and crap. Like that is insane to me.
I say that as an opiate addict with 15+ years clean. I haven’t touched anything, including alcohol. It’s just as dangerous as illegal substances.
As someone who is recently sober, I know what he’s going through. The withdrawals from alcohol is no joke. I tried to quit cold turkey and literally felt as though I was dying. DTs, night terrors, insomnia, pins and needles, and constant itching so I went on another bender that lasted months and knew once I stopped I’d have to deal with it again. Best decision I ever made was getting sober. 169 days and counting
Trust in Yahweh!
Listen and you will hear him
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Proud of you! Keep moving forward 🕊
Congratulations! I hope your going to lots of meetings,and I genuinely hope you stay sober forever
I am so proud of you and I am genuinely cheering you on, stranger. I believe in you.
Congrats!
This man sounds more cognizant and articulate after having drank. I love the fact that Simpson is treating him like a medical issue and not a defiant criminal
That's because he is, when he's sober the withdrawals from alcohol take over his body and mind.
Exactly. It is a medical issue, far too many people treat it as the opposite. Dude has a severe medical condition and far too few judges (or lay people) see it as such.
He's a functional alcoholic.
AMEN
It's because the guy was being honest.
The judge breaks my heart, his caring, he is really afraid defendant will die in the next day or three.
Judge Simpson is awesome. I wish the defendant only the best in his recovery.
Judge Simpson doesn’t break my heart - he affirms humanity and actually expands my heart.
thats what i like about him he knows when to be asshole nice or funny
I really hope this guy gets sorted out. Judge did right by him.
Alcohol addiction along with all addictions whittles a person down to a nub. Tragic.
When Judge Simpson said, "I don't want to lose you," I lost it. I love this man. He really cares
This video left me speechless. The Judge was 100% compassionate with this man. Ive had my own ups and downs with drinking and have been sober for 17 years now.
I want to know why the caption says “drove drunk to court”, when there is nothing on here saying he drove.
At 24:40 the judge asks how he got to the court yesterday, and he says he drove.
Congratulations on your sobriety. It’s so hard to stay sober and I commend you.
Congratulations to you and your sobriety!
I have over 31 years sober. It is only by the grace of God that I didn't kill somebody. I could actually feel that man's pain. And I thank God i made it through to the other side.
Me too.
Congrats to both of you!
I hear you, the judge nailed it when he told the defendant that he would drink if he released him, I know if I was him I would immediately upon release stop at the nearest liquor store and get 3 bottles of vodka
Congrats. I hope to one day be able to say the same. I'm just over 18 years sober and almost 6 years clean from opiates.
I chose to quit drinking the day I learned I was going to be a dad. It was the best decision I ever made other than raising my now 17 year old when his mother wasn't around. It was a struggle but I got lucky as my wife has helped me raise both our boys even tho she isn't my oldest sons biological mother she is her Mon. Without her I couldn't of gotten off opiates and I would've ended up on fentanyl with how difficult it is to get pain pills off the streets even at insane prices the fentanyl is cheap and in abundance and I definitely wouldn't be alive today just like my wife's deceased best friend and her friends mother both passed away from a fentanyl OD. Her youngest daughter who is 13 was the one who found her in the bathroom at 3am. My drinking problem made me a horrible husband to my ex-wife/highschool sweet heart and luckily she married a good man who fathered 3 girls with her. It took me a very long time to realize how much the alcohol and then pills made me into a horrible husband.
Congrats...awesome
He is the most honest defendant that I've ever seen.
That’s what I was thinking and I’m sure that was hard for him to speak that truth.
I’m a recovering alcoholic and knowing how I was helped, to be going on 5 years! We need more people , judges like this. Thanks for sharing 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Congratulations on 5 years, I'm at the ten year mark, I can still remember the constant hangovers and never ending hunger for alcohol
Congrats on 5 years and to your next 5 years and counting. 1 day at a time is the easiest way to stay sober..
congrats!
Why “recovering”?
congrats on your continued sobriety. i've never had the issue but i've seen the struggles of good people in the grips of their addiction
Absolute compassion & excellent judgement by Judge Simpson!! 💓
Many people are saying this guy is scamming Simpson. I know for a fact it was not lost on Simpson. He knows and was compassionate to the defendant. Made the defendant realize himself his own "path" could not be written by himself.
I wished this was the video that was going viral. Judge Simpson is a jewel and epitomizes the best of the process.
He needs medical supervision and the only sure way he will get it is in custody.
You'd be surprised, depending on which jail they just let you DT with nothing. Only recently did Macomb county jail start doing a librium protocol for alcohol and benzo withdrawal, not enough to make you high but just enough that you don't have seizures or cardiac arrest. Before this they were paying a few wrongful death settlements each year from people dying from DTs. But also, in southeast Michigan they have a program called hope not handcuffs. If you have a non violent warrant you can go to any police or sheriff station and say "I want hope not handcuffs" then the police make a call and a HNH angel shows up to take you to treatment. Many facilities will fast track people to get into detox immediately (usually the facility I work at)
It's an opportunity conditioned on whether the jail system holds up its end. And frankly, their track record sucks.
@@JDSJayDSInterestingly enough, the jail's track record is better than the defendant's.
Not always in timely fashion
@@John-h6z4b right, there is a client at my work who just got out of Macomb county jail, he didn't get any librium for 3 days, and they gave him the lowest dose physically possibly
Thank you Judge Simpson for being so compassionate toward another human being. God bless you
Man i like Judge Simpson. I have 36 years sober and i am here to tell you, this judge is doing the right thing. What he said was right on. This guy would drink first chance he had. He would have to drink, he wouldn’t have a choice. Alcoholism is a terrible disease and when it has you locked into drinking you are stuck. He needs this help desperately and probably knows it. I hope he can do it, if he can get some sober time and get detoxed and set up with meeting’s everyday. And a good tough Sponsor. God bless you Judge and prayers to my drunk friend. I have been there and you don’t have to live that way any more even if you want to.
I've been clean and sober for just over 10 years. This guy lost his family, his home, his job. Hopefully this can be his rock bottom and he'll get serious about recovery.
Judge Simpson was sympathetic but firm. He is an angel!
He was sober UNTIL he lost his family. Divorce and losing your children ruins a man, but of course no one cares about that.
The details you miss when you're just itching to point a finger makes you look silly.
@lolocaust4967 ffs. Nobody is responsible for his alcoholism but him.
@@lolocaust4967 Pointing fingers? I'm not accusing anyone. Even if the divorce had nothing to do with his drinking, he still made the choice to take that first drink. And it sounds like he spiraled down from there. But plenty of alcoholics get divorced and experience all the tragedies that are part of life and still stay sober. The fact that he was being honest with the judge is a real good sign. I wish him well.
Who else just wants to give Judge Simpson a hug?
Me, me, me!
He really is awesome
Me
Damn this guy has a real problem. I hope he gets the help he needs
You should hope this guy makes the decision to change. All the help in the world doesn't help when people choose not to change.
@@christking85You’re absolutely right. When you are ready for change, it’s hard but things slowly start to fall into place and the reward is your life back. I hope he succeeds, it’s such a drag to be where he is now in his life.
@@christking85 oh totally. All starts with him.
I hope and pray that he realizes that he desperately needs help. You can offer him all of the best help in the world, but until he is ready he won't accept it. My Sister in Law is a recovering alcoholic and I remember we tried EVERYTHING to get her the help she needed. It wasn't until she finally realized that she was living on borrowed time that she finally went to treatment. She did it her way and she is now almost 2 years sober.
@@cristalhenson95 congrats to your sister. I’m happy to hear that.
I deliver liquor in Ann Arbor and I’ve never delivered anything to this guy but I get lots of people shaking when they hand me an ID at the door of million dollar houses
That one hit hard, coming from an almost 8 year recovering alcoholic. He knows what he needs, it's just hard to do it. Judge Simpson is an awesome guy.
What a wonderful and compassionate judge. It’s great to see this side of Judge Simpson. ❤
This breaks my heart. I have over 10 years sober, and I can tell you, that time once your detox is done are THE hardest days of your life and is the main reason why people struggle so much getting sober. Withdrawal symptoms are like being sent to hell. But, if he is shaking after only not drinking for a few hours, he needs serious help and a medical detox. Keeping this guy in my thoughts ❤
The Judge is so caring.
WOW. The struggle this man has to go through is horrible. Judge Simpson is helping to save him from himself.
I agree. He needed help
Not kidding, that brought more than one tear to my eye.
Shows what a star Judge Simpson can be.
Also, brave of you to explain your own situation - much crefit to you for that.
(The whole thing made me feel guilty I was drinking a cab at the time!l)
I adore Judge Simpson, you could see his decision weighed heavily upon him. I hope that guy gets the help he so desperately needs, I know how hard it is to give up something that you rely upon every day. I also hope he gets the proper medical care he needs whilst in jail, alcohol withdrawals can kill you.
0.10 BAC is probably the defendant’s baseline as a chronic alcoholic. Zoloft isn’t a benzo.
I agree. That's why he still needed to drink. I think the SSRI was for underlying issues.
Yeah idk why they were so concerned with Zoloft. It's just a really common ssri. You can't use it to get high. I guess you could overdose on it if you take wanted to but it wouldn't be a good time
This was a beautiful hearing. I've been working with people in addiction for years; His Honor is so very right. Well done, and good luck to this gentleman.
This is the video that should go viral, just incredible. Judge Simpson is on my dream dinner party guest list.
I feel sorry this man. I love that Judge Simpson is being a good listener and supporting him. I hope he gets the best help he needs. I have one alcoholic family member left, my mom passed from drinking years ago, so listening to this man's struggle hits hard.
Judge Simpson is an amazing judge. This is exactly the type of compasionate, yet firm justice we need.
Stunning honesty when he got into how much he had drinking in the past 24 hours. 😳
What’s going to happen when his hands start shaking in jail?
They have medications in jail for detox.
This is exactly why we love Judge Simpson.
How can you not love this judge??? He has such a huge heart and he really just wants the best for people.
This Judge should be on the supreme court.... If I am ever in trouble I want him as my Judge...
If he was on the Supreme Court he wouldn't be of any help to you if you got into trouble. The supreme court are the judge of the judges. They rule on the lines the judges and citizens are to walk along.
Imagine two black men on the Supreme Court and they are both Republicans... The left would have an aneurysm...
@@MidgetPunter FFS I wasn't being serious and YES I KNOW what the supreme court is... Jebus....
I have been watching videos that have Judge Simpson in them for years. This is probably the best one.
TOTALLY AGREE.
Agreed
Agree. The best example of the quality of Judge Simpson’s justice and human caring. I want this man on the Supreme Court.
Agree, I do not like him overall
@@Joe333Smith then you don’t agree.
That man needs inpatient care now. He should have gone on FMLA that would have given him some time to stabilize, he needs to be with nurses. 💯
Can you tell me what is "FMLA"?
@@YvonneRahmesFamily and Medical Leave Act. Allows you to leave work without getting fired to get help for medical reasons. I might be wrong, but that's what I know
@@YvonneRahmes FMLA is a law (Family Medical Leave Act) which allows employees to take leave from their jobs for medical reasons (illness, rehab etc) for 90 days without being fired. It's medical leave, they can't fire you for being sick. Unless he'd already done it or had used his up he should have been able to keep his job.
@@thepatshowonwp Thank you so much for the explanation. Live and learn! I'm glad to know about this. Our 42yr old son and his wife are nurses but live out of state from us.
@thepatshowonwp from your mouth to God’s ears!🙏
I hope we get an update on this guy, I am pulling in for him.
So heartbreaking. Some people need help. Life is hard. Harder for some than others. This made me respect judge so much MORE. And kudos to his attorney for standing with him. 🙏🏽
This dude definitely understands that the only way he can get the help he needs is to be extremely honest about his use and how much. Judge Simpson really wants to help this guy, he wants to help everyone that comes into his courtroom.
I’m telling you we need more judges just like judge Simpson, that man is just wonderful!!
Judge S is unbelievably kind and compassionate with this man...he really understands what is happening.
Wow. I’m absolutely speechless with Judge Simpson.
I have 18 years cleans off drugs it's a struggle ,but it's.possible . This man seems to be giving it a legit chance to be sober. The first steps is recognizing that you have NO CONTROL over your addiction and abstinence is the only way to sober. This man would probably be an asset to society if become sober.
This judge is so intuitive. He already knows the answers before even asking the questions, and his decisions are spot on!
Jail is very hard. And i am so grateful for the times i went. Thankfully the judge also denied bail to me on a heroin possession. She saved my life that morning.
I am a recovering alcoholic (32 years) and I am so thankful I had a very stern advisor in my life. I didn’t like him at the time, but after my head cleared, I was so grateful.
As a daughter of a mother of an alcoholic that passed from cirrhosis of the liver I understand both sides. One thing I’m most happy for is his children being out of his life. Losing them is for the children, not him. Nothing is worse than seeing a parent waste away. My mom bought a case of vodka handles a week. Held a job as a school teacher, with awards. This is heartbreaking 💔
Oh God bless you JUDGE SIMPSON! I have never seen such a thing, you helped this man to live, and have hope. Many years ago my identical twin sister died of alcoholism while living with our mother. She flew to visit us (my husband and I), and told me what was happening. I sent her home the next day, as I had no way to take care of her, in her situation. It was not a year before she collapsed and died. I regret that I did not find a way for her to live and recover. Now I see how hard you worked to give this man a chance at his life, and I am so glad you did.
I will suffer the loss of my twin for as long as I live. I do not know why she became an alcoholic, and I cannot abide even a sip of it (alcohol, nor do I use drugs unless I must use a prescription for medicine from my doctors). I have a younger sister, and an older sister, neither are alcoholics or drug users. Thank you for reaching out to this man, and giving him a way to live, and get better, and not die.
Judge Simpson should get an award, he saved this man's life for the moment
This man needs to be in residential treatment for at least 90 days.
Thank you Judge Simpson for saving that young man I feel for him it’s not easy thank you again .
Omg 15 white claws and then woke up at 4 and was shaking and then shaking again at 8. This guy needs serious help. My mother was an alcoholic.
Antabuse? That won’t keep him from having a severe and dangerous consequence. He needs medically supervised detoxification.
Agreed
I was on antabuse for six weeks while I waited to go to treatment stayed. Sober six years now I'm drunk again. It is Hell
Yeah I was on Antabuse and drank while taking it. I do not recommend that at all. I didn't suffer any terrible effects but it was not a good experience. I was lucky. Antabuse should only be used as a backup for those who are extremely serious about sobriety. Not those who have been sober not even 24 hours
I'm praying for this man, and all my brothers and sisters who live with addiction.
Having watched Judge Simpson for some time now, I knew I liked him. The way he empathized with this man was really touching.
I feel for this man. I bet he told people over and over again in meetings during his 16 years of sobriety that we don't look down on people who have written another chapter in their story of addiction. That the doors would always be open and that we would not judge them. All of that goes right out the window when we are the ones who fell off of the wagon. We are understanding of others, but we beat ourselves up so hard, and we are beyond embarrassed. How easy we accept others picking up another white chip, but we fear that we will be ostracized. Funny how that works.
I wish I could be there or at least let him know that if he wants sobriety, we are hear to listen and go on that journey together.
such touching words, thank you
I love that he told him….”I don’t want to lose you”
Thank you, Judge Simpson. This is respectful, compassionate, and concerned. Still the law matters. Beautifully done.
It can be extremely dangerous to go cold turkey like that without medical supervision. This was done with compassion
Damn! This man is killing himself.
That's what alcoholism does.
Normally I have little patience for addicts but this guy breaks my heart. He seems like a nice person but in a lot of pain - I really hope he gets better
May God this man the courage to endure
In the throes of full blown alcohol addiction, one needs to drink just to appear normal (shaking hands, agitation, etc. Notice he's not slurring in the 1st appearance, and he's at a .10). He needs a full medical assessment in addition to a substance assessment, and then, as an inpatient, both real-time medical monitoring/therapy (big meds), and individual and group therapy. I'd bet he'd be surprised at what alcohol has done to his body already, low calorie white claw or not. Thank god it's not straight whiskey or vodka that he's pounding down, but addiction is addiction.
Lost his job, his marriage, his kids ... Welcome to rock bottom. But Judge Simpson is so compassionate, so experienced with people like this, that I can't help but pull for Mr. Keenan. He's at a pivot point; make it or break it time. I hope his love for his kids is stronger than his need for booze. I think, to varying degrees, we've all had to make choices like this at some point in our lives.
Go, Mr. K. You got this 💪✨
What an amazing intervention, Judge Simpson!!!
He's so far down the rabbit hole that he could probably function normally with a BAC that would render most of us unconscious. The judge needs to make sure he isn't left to fend for himself while they schedule his diagnosis.
This gentleman is a profoundly wise judge. His empathetic spirit and years of experience make a profound difference in the people he serves. Gosh, America needs more jurists like Judge Simpson.
An alcoholic's reasoning that drinking 15 hard seltzers is "healthier" as lowest caloric intake, is kind of baffling.
Judge Simpson has a tremendous empathy for people who can't help themselves but not for people who can help themselves but won't!
And the wisdom to know the difference.
Wow this is making me cry. This is so sad for him and the whole family. I can't imagine living with addiction. Prayers for everyone suffering like this. ❤
He could have taken FMLA instead of quitting. It’s federally protected time off up to 3 months
Depending on how long he had been at that job.
Good luck!!!
First a lawyer needs to take the case.
Companies violate federal employee laws daily.
@@mattrolih1550 that’s not how it works at all!!!!!! You don’t need a lawyer unless they violate it, which they won’t!!! I have used FMLA at several jobs! Currently have FMLA at the job I have now. Many of my co-worker do too! I’ve never had any company come close to violating FMLA laws
I’ve never had any employer come close to violating FMLA laws. I currently have FMLA at the job that I’m at now. Just like I’ve never had any employer come close to breaking the wage laws. You don’t need a lawyer for FMLA.
@@mattrolih1550RUclips keep deleting my response
It is sad when addicts try to be honest but dont want to be totally honest. He knows he has a problem but he doesn't want to fully admit it. All the excuses and half truths just show he isn't really ready to change. Jail might be the only option left...
It’s hard because you keep telling yourself, one more day of drinking and then I’ll give up. I’m sure that’s a big reason he wanted to go home.
You nailed it - “half-truths”. He’ll admit to some of it but when it’s time to get to the core they balk.
That's not always true. He could just as easily be concerned with telling the whole truth causing him to recieve a prison sentence which that's what most people recieve for an outcome.
I always had excuses even when I quit drinking the day I learned I was going to be a dad. I haven't taken a single sip of any hard alcohol and I've probably had 3 beers in over 18 years. Even after years of being clean and sober I still find myself making excuses about my past drinking problem and my opiate addiction/dependency.
@@MidgetPunter why do people like you always come with the "it's not always"?? Do you guys understand that a comment isn't supposed to encompass every scenario you could ever imagine. It's about the guy in the video.
@@MidgetPunter Me: the sky is blue
Midgetpunter: that's not always true sometimes it's red and orange depending on what time ...
Judge Simpson is truly a special kind of human, his genuine compassion & concern for people is something we don't see a lot of in the judicial system. I really hope this man can turn his life around.
I cried over this 😢the compassion from this court is so strong. I pray he looks back on this and sees people do care. I have been here.
I love Jusge Simpson’s quiet calm approach. He comes across as so relatable and caring, yet not willing to gloss over anything. His honest but no nonsense approach is great.
Judge is doing dude a huge favor. Jail is the only thing that will take himm away from alcohol. He wants a drink now.
Dude's description of drinking to stop shaking is advanced alcoholism.
GREAT CALL by the judge! This dude’s out of control.
I pray he makes it and kicks the booze. Watch my father go through that struggle every time I see him. It tears your heart up
Judge Simpson is really someone to look up to. All the bs he hears, but still remains compassionate. Thats really hard to do. ❤
With that being said, finding help in Oregon was difficult.Medicare requires a hospital setting and only one hospital in the state, 3 years ago, would take me. By the time I found a hospital 4 + hours away, I depleted most my magnesium and b's. And no ability to stay upright. Addiction and mental health are a low bar in this country and the bars getting lowe but fluffed with non-profit addiction programs. Overwhelmed counselors, too high of a caseload, and too easy or boring to certify! Profit over quality, a trumpism rot for life. I'm not so cavalier to say they didn't help, they did! Long story, but I left, felt I could do as well on my own. Live in Coquille, Or., hospital gave me a bus ticket as far as Roseberg, arriving at midnight, checked into a motel and continued DT's for 2 days. I survive weeks on my own. Thanks Judge S.
I am really angry reading this because someone failed you miserably. None of this makes any sense. There are many places here in Portland where I live that offer detox and rehab. I know, I’m a 16 year clean heroin junkie. Been through the rehab system plenty of times and also have family working in recovery. Hooper and Providence to name two do medical alcohol detox-and Hooper specifically. I’m also on Medicare and what Medicare doesn’t cover Oregon Health Plan does- fully covers treatment. It took me four tries of intense INPATIENT rehab- I was in a 2 year inpatient rehab and it was fully covered. It took that for me to recover. And my methadone was covered too. Now I’m completely clean. But to hear you had such problems here in Oregon pains me. I hope you are doing well now.
@anonymousunnamed3026 I called north, south, east and west! Finally, an NA acquaintance found Cedar Hills in Portland.
@anonymousunnamed3026 to continue: I was dying. I fell out twice, the aide asked if I needed to go to my room and watched me swagger to my room. The beds ved when you laid down and the plastic covering made sweating worse. Never saw a physician, aides, and a couple of psychologist with credentials! When I asked to be released the psychologist said firmly, " we'll we can't do that." Then iasked her and her entourage,"what is this "one flew Over The Cuckoos nest!? I was released the next day with a Greyhound to Roseberg. I'm sober and sane!
Props for honesty, but he definitely needs close supervision. He's definitely a full blown alcoholic. His honesty speaks highly of him. I truly hope and pray that he can turn this around. I also, hope he can get support that he needs and deserves.
This is what compassion looks like to a complete stranger... God bless this judge...
Judge Simpson, you are a good man.
This case made me cry. He reminds me so much of my little brother, who would be turning 45 this year. He drank to keep the seizures away, then turned to drugs.
Judge Simpson is an incredible judge and man,he's honestly trying to save this man's life,case after case he's 100%
I'm glad judge Simpson cares enough to keep him in custody so this guy can get the help he so desperately needs and not let him out to get his affairs in order. I'm afraid of what might have happened had he done so. My own father was a severe alcoholic so I know how bad they can get and this guy is so close to death he doesn't even realize it.
This strikes close home for me. I’ve been sober 7 years myself (from heroin, cocaine, and alcohol, a very dangerous combo and I’m honestly shocked I survived). At first I was just drinking, and I can relate to the part where he talks about waking up in the middle of the night and having to drink to steady himself.
I tried AA and outpatient, and didn’t do very well because I kept relapsing. Eventually though I was ready and just quit everything on my own. Either way, that’s the one thing that you really NEED in order to get/stay sober: a genuine personal willingness to actually do it.
Door dash from the liquor store. The things you learn.
I’ve learned more from the video about addiction than I ever imagined.
Living at an Oxford house, we had someone door dash booze to the house, which was how we found out they'd relapsed 😢
I had an alcoholic neighbor growing up who would get deliveries from the liquor store often twice a day.
At 7 am!
Such a tragic story. Loosing everything and unable to stop. A warning to all.
Poor guy. Addiction is a brutal disease. He’s severely addicted.
Good call Judge. Best Judge ever!
This is one of the saddest things I have seen in a very long time.
Hands down the most compassionate, knowledgeable and respected judge on RUclips
I LOVE this judge. Both my parents were killed by a drugged and drunk driver when I was 10. The man that killed them was in and out of jail. I wish one of the judges that man saw would have kept him off the streets. This judge had me in tears just thinking about how he is saving lives by keeping this man from drinking and driving.
I'm rooting for this guy. He knows he has a problem and is openly admitting to everything. I believe he genuinely doesn't want to be this way, and I hope he can kick his habit. He'll never see this, but I'm rooting for him!
this poor guy definitely has alcohol vessels along with blood vessels.
What is an alcohol vessel?
No he has Blood in his Alcohol vessels.
Blood in his alcohol stream
I finally quit drinking 31 years ago. I had done two jail terms for DUI, lived without a drivers license for a year and had laid out around four thousand dollars in fines and penalties. I was still drinking after my second jail term. I came home one night, and my five year old son came up to me and asked if I had brought the ice cream. I told him, ''Get away from me, you little s.o.b.'' I went in to the bathroom, looked in the mirror and said, ''Hi, mom.'' My mother was an alcoholic and would beat on my father, my brother and me when drunk. I quit that night. This man is rationalizing. He needs to have an epiphany, which creates a mirror for you to see what you really are.
Praying for this guy & that he has the strength to get sober! 💙
The decision by the judge to keep the defendant in jail was the most sensible and fair one, however it must have been very difficult for the judge to make. It clearly shows how hard it is to be in the judges chair. This level of wisdom does not grow on trees but is rather the result of a long life of decency and humanity.