Fugitive’s son gets kidney transplant

[A] federal judge released his father, Byron Perkins, from jail so he could complete medical tests before his son’s surgery.

At the time, Perkins was awaiting a possible life sentence following a conviction on drug, weapons and other charges.

Doctors said Perkins appeared to be a perfect match for his son.

On the final day of hospital tests, Perkins failed to show up. … [He] has been on the run ever since.

Good thing the kid didn’t need a heart transplant. Not much Dad could do in that department.