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Father who served 23 years for shaken baby death walks out of jail, waits for new trial
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Doudna, Sabrina Castro , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 2, 2026
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Key points Smith's release followed a bond hearing, and he spoke exclusively with a reporter after walking out of prison. Danyel Smith has been released from prison after serving 23 years for the death of his infant son.
Danyel Smith has been released from prison after serving 23 years for the death of his infant son. A judge granted him bond as he awaits a new trial. Smith's release followed a bond hearing, and he spoke exclusively with a reporter after walking out of prison. He expressed relief at being released, but noted that he is not yet fully free.
Further details about Smith's case and his reunion with his family are available. The circumstances of his original conviction and the grounds for his new trial are not specified in initial reports. Additional information can be found through continued coverage of the story.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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