UPDATE: Willie will not have to sing for his freedom.  He still will have to pay the fine, but the attorney involved said it was just a joke that got out of hand.

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On one hand I can totally see where this Judge is coming from.  On another hand, this is a total abuse of power.

Remember when Wille Nelson was arrested at a border patrol checkpoint a couple months ago for mariuana possession?

A Texas prosecutor says he can resolve the charges if Nelson agrees to plead guilty, pay a fine and sing ‘Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” for the court.

County Attorney Kit Bramblett recommended the penalties to the judge, who specifically demanded that Nelson appear in court, instead of pleading by mail, which is the common procedure for similar cases.

Come on people.  I want a private concert with Willie too, but I’m not gonna blackmail the guy.  It’s WILLIE NELSON for cryin-aye-aye.  Not cool Texas.