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Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by SojWORLDWIDE(m): 4:03am On Nov 13, 2021 |
A United States citizen identified as Dontae Sharpe who was wrongly imprisoned for 26 years has been pardoned. READ ALSO: New Irish Dance that may take overIT!) His innocence was proved through after the BBC documentary on Dontae's fight for justice. He was granted a full pardon by the governor. Dontae Sharpe had fought to prove his innocence since his 1994 arrest. He was released from prison in August 2019. READ ALSO: Electricity Consumers to pay more for Prepaid Meters as FG increase prices (SEE NEW PRICES) "My family's name has been cleared," he told reporters on Friday. "It's a burden off of my shoulders and my family's shoulders." The news follows a BBC documentary on the miscarriage of justice in his case. Mr Sharpe's story highlighted how it can take years to get a full pardon even after a person is exonerated and wins their freedom. READ ALSO:: Electricity Consumers to pay more for Prepaid Meters as FG increase prices (SEE NEW PRICES) Governor Roy Cooper said in a statement announcing the pardon that he had carefully reviewed the case, and those who have been wrongly convicted like Mr Sharpe "deserve to have that injustice fully and publicly acknowledged". With the full pardon, Mr Sharpe will be able to file a request for compensation from the state. "My freedom still ain't complete as long as there are people wrongfully in prison, wrongfully convicted, and people waiting on pardons," Mr Sharpe added. READ ALSO: Driver reveals how Vanguard Reporter was knocked down by his car, how he escapes "I've been in there and know there are guys that are innocent and know that our system is corrupt and needs to be changed." Mr Sharpe is a fellow with Forward Justice, where he advocates for criminal justice reform in North Carolina. He was convicted on a first-degree murder charge over the killing of George Radcliffe. Months after the trial, a teenage eyewitness for the state recanted her testimony. It still took over two decades for Mr Sharpe to be exonerated and released from prison. READ ALSO: Osun Govt clarify misconceptions about integrity tests on Mega Schools in Osun CLUCK FOR MORE>>>https://www.sojworldnews.com/man-wrongfully-imprisoned-for-26-years-now-pardoned/ EDITOR'S NOTE: Dear Valued Friends, If you are fascinated by our prompt, factual news reportage, why not allow us send our news directly into your WhatsApp box as the news breaks? You can introduce your friends if you are already one of us. Chat us with 09069473894 with your name and where you are chatting from to add your name to our data base. We say it as it is with global reach, that is why we are different. SOJ WORLDWIDE...an ONLINE NEWS with a difference (www.sojworldnews.com)
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Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by helinues: 4:04am On Nov 13, 2021 |
26 yrs wrongly jailed. That na bad luck oo |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by Lattop(m): 4:29am On Nov 13, 2021 |
Oluwa don let me and any of my well wishers suffer for the offense we know nothing about 26years for a crime not committed ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by Conwarden: 4:33am On Nov 13, 2021 |
SojWORLDWIDE: ![]() Life sentence for all scammers . . . including paternity fraudsters! |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by Lionize: 4:35am On Nov 13, 2021 |
I knew it would be a black man 2 Likes |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by suffering: 4:39am On Nov 13, 2021 |
Now compare this thread to the one of white people saying goodbye to their dying pets. SMH. |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by appishani1(m): 5:05am On Nov 13, 2021 |
Somebody's wrong decision just wasted your life, Kai Kai. This is not fair at all. |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by MRDEE01: 5:36am On Nov 13, 2021 |
Better late than never |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by Nobody: 6:01am On Nov 13, 2021 |
So sad |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by paulolee(m): 6:07am On Nov 13, 2021 |
wasted years..he would be compensated bt am not sure if dt would bribg back d years wasted na something sha bcox if na naija eeh, na eeyha n sorry him go chop |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by ActuaRise696969: 6:20am On Nov 13, 2021 |
How do you pardon someone you unjustly imprisoned. Pay the man a million for each year lost. That could pass for justice |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by Boogyman557: 6:39am On Nov 13, 2021 |
Holly Gram ![]() |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by donproject2(m): 7:03am On Nov 13, 2021 |
Being a black, there are many things you have to fight, I knew it from the outset that the man would be a black |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by Nobody: 7:15am On Nov 13, 2021 |
Chai... It is well oo... Let him sue their asses for millions of Dollars. |
Re: Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 26 Years Now Pardoned by Rockyrascal(m): 7:28am On Nov 13, 2021 |
thankGod justice was only delayed but not denied; reminds me of the movie "when they see us". the scars wil remain within forever no matter the compensation. |
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