It's an unprecedented move by Florida's top law enforcement agency. They’re asking the governor to free a Fort Myers man serving life in prison. After 23 years served, State Attorney Cynthia Ross in a letter said that Edwards' time served is more than an adequate penalty for his offenses. Her letter to the governor and the clemency board is unprecedented. "This is the first time I have written to request leniency for a defendant," Ross said. “I think it sends a strong message for Michael's case. I also think it sends a strong message that the state understands that some things were done poorly back when Michael was sentenced,” said Attorney Scot Goldberg. The prosecutor who helped put Edwards away agrees. Former prosecutor Joe D'Alessandro told NBC2 that Edwards' case needs to be looked at and he is imploring the governor take a look at it and agree to commute the sentence.