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Georgia Prosecutor Regrets Life Sentence, Seeks Inmate's Release

Georgia Prosecutor Regrets Life Sentence, Seeks Inmate's Release
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  • Kelly Burke regrets life sentence for Jessie Askew's 1998 robbery.
  • Burke, battling cancer, challenges harsh sentence for crime with no harm.
  • A legal error on Askew's misdemeanor affects his felony classification.
  • Burke calls Askew's life sentence his 'biggest mistake' in testimony.
  • 2023 hearing rejects Askew's plea due to technicalities, Burke disagrees.
  • Burke admits harshness was influenced by political climate on crime.
  • Despite health issues, Burke pushes for Askew's release and justice.
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