Brian Wharton

Jul 30, 2024 | nytimes.com | Brian Wharton |Kirk Semple |Adam Westbrook

Admitting a mistake can be very hard. But how would it feel if the mistake helped put a man on death row? That's the burden the Rev. Brian Wharton has been carrying for more than two decades. He played a crucial role in the prosecution of Robert Roberson, who was found guilty in 2003 of killing his 2-year-old daughter and sentenced to death. But as the Opinion video above explores, Wharton came to regret his involvement and the outcome of the case.