The story of Dontae Sharpe will be aired on BBC News documentary. Is he on Wikipedia? Stay with the article to find out more about Sharpe and his story.
Donate was arrested and convicted in 1994 when he was just 19 years old. In August 2019, he was released from prison but has not received a pardon of innocence from Governor Roy Cooper.
The documentary, “Justice Delayed: The Dontae Sharpe Story” is releasing on Saturday at 4:30 am, and will air four times throughout the weekend on BBC World News. The BBC News documentary tells the story of a man who served 26 years in jail for a murder he did not commit.
Who Is Dontae Sharpe?
Sharpe is an African American man who is originally from North Carolina. He was wrongfully charged and convicted of murdering a Caucasian man and ended up spending 26 years in prison.
He got convicted on July 17, 1995. On August 22, 2019, a judge decided that new evidence destroyed the prosecution case. Dontae was 44 years of age when he was released from jail.
Is Dontae Sharpe On Wikipedia?
Sharpe is on Wikipedia.
One can read about him and the murder case on the Wikipedia page. Several of his plea offers were rejected, but his mother, Sarah Blakely, kept the case in the public eye with NAACP’s help. She felt joy and relieved when justice was finally served.
Further details about Dontae’s wife and family are currently private.
The Story On Greenville NC Man Revealed
Donate Sharpe lived in his hometown of Greenville, North Carolina when he was convicted for murder in 1995.
He was accused and charged with murdering George Radcliffe, who was 33 years in a drug deal incident in February 1994. Sharpe was just a teenager when he got sentenced to life in prison, reports WSOC-TV.
In the documentary, Loni and Brian go to North Carolina to review Donate’s case. After a witness came forward with information, he might finally have a chance at freedom.
Where Is Dontae Sharpe Now?
Dontae currently lives in Charlotte and still fighting for his freedom.
He advocates for criminal justice reform in North Carolina and is currently working as a RISE Fellow with Forward Justice, reports BBC.
Sharpe was greeted with delight when he walked out of prison as a free man, 26 years after serving his time for a murder he did not commit. He tried to rebuild his life and hold the system accountable as he tried to prove his innocence.