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Man convicted in ‘child torture’ case argues for his guilty plea to be withdrawn

Scott Shelby and attorney Jerry C. Carter Jr. speak Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Hall County Superior Court. Shelby, convicted of abusing and beating four children, is asking the court to withdraw his guilty plea. - photo by Scott Rogers

04062023 SHELBY 1.jpg — Scott Shelby and attorney Jerry C. Carter Jr. speak Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Hall County Superior Court. Shelby, convicted of abusing and beating four children, is asking the court to withdraw his guilty plea. - photo by Scott Rogers

A man sentenced to life in prison in what the prosecution has called a “child torture” case testified he felt he was pressured to plead guilty despite maintaining his innocence.