exoneration

Exoneration: Case of Robert Davis
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Case Summary
On February 19, 2003, a crime that involved a first-degree murder of Annette Charles and a second-degree murder of William happened in Virginia. After interrogation by the police around the neighborhood, William Fugget confessed that he has been involved in the murder, implicating Jessica his sister, and Robert Davis who was some few blocks away from Fugget’s home. Later, police interrogated Jessica who similarly confessed to being involved in the crime, implicating her brother William and Robert Davis as accomplices. Davis was later interrogated by the police on his involvement in the crime. Initially, Davis denied being involved in the crime. However, after five and a half hours of the sleepless night, cold, and fear, Davis agreed to have been involved in the crime. On April 19, 2004, Davis was sentenced to 23 years in prison. However, in 2006, William Fugget wrote a letter that indicated that Davis was not involved in the crime whatsoever. A similar confession was received from Jessica who indicated that she was wrong to have involved Davis in the crime. After a careful consideration of the petition provided by Davis Lawyer, McAuliffe considered this plea, releasing Davis from prison on December 15, 2015.
Case Analysis
Davis, who was 18 years and mentally handicapped was in a higher position to give a false confession. As indicated in the case, police had forced him to remain aw…