1 hr 8 min
Episode 3: Do The Time, Don’t Let It Do You Voices of Innocence
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Dontae Sharpe was sentenced to life in prison at the age of 19. What came after was 26 years of appeals, post-conviction efforts, and prayers. With the help of Duke Law’s Wrongful Convictions Clinic, who believed in Dontae’s innocence, Dontae and his new team returned to court. We spoke with Dontae and Professor Theresa Newman about the path to overturning Dontae’s conviction. After 26 years, Dontae was able to walk out of that courtroom, free of his shackles, and ready to re-learn about the world around him.
Dontae Sharpe was sentenced to life in prison at the age of 19. What came after was 26 years of appeals, post-conviction efforts, and prayers. With the help of Duke Law’s Wrongful Convictions Clinic, who believed in Dontae’s innocence, Dontae and his new team returned to court. We spoke with Dontae and Professor Theresa Newman about the path to overturning Dontae’s conviction. After 26 years, Dontae was able to walk out of that courtroom, free of his shackles, and ready to re-learn about the world around him.
1 hr 8 min