"Regina Johnson embraced Joseph Tillman, the man who killed her husband in a hit-and-run. She told him she forgives him and that God loves him."
"Joseph Tillman whispered back, "I'm so sorry. I am so sorry," during the emotional exchange with Regina Johnson in court."
"The judge expressed that he had never witnessed a victim's wife embracing a defendant who took a loved one's life before."
"Tillman pleaded guilty to charges including homicide by vehicle, with a 20-year sentence contingent on completing a two-year inpatient rehab program."
Regina Johnson forgave Joseph Tillman, her husband's killer, after he was charged with homicide by vehicle in a hit-and-run. In an emotional court scene, she embraced him and communicated her forgiveness, stating that God loves him. Tillman expressed remorse by saying, "I'm so sorry. I am so sorry." The judge noted the uniqueness of such an act, having never seen a victim’s spouse hug their loved one's killer. Tillman accepted a 20-year sentence, which could be suspended if he completes two years in a rehab program. The Johnsons were married for 50 years.
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