Opinion ID: 2079521
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Heading: Exploitation of the Initial Illegality

Text: The exclusionary rule prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence, as well as evidence derived through exploitation of the original illegality. See, e. g., Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471, 488, 83 S.Ct. 407, 417-418, 9 L.Ed.2d 441 (1963); Silverthorne Lumber Co. v. United States, 251 U.S. 385, 391-92, 40 S.Ct. 182, 183, 64 L.Ed. 319 (1920). Here, however, there was no original illegality. Appellant's confession to the felony-murder of the cabdriver was properly obtained. Several hours after Detective Harris took his statement, appellant volunteered the information to Detective Williams that he and Bongi robbed the motel near Logan Circle. Thereafter, appellant was taken to the Robbery Branch, where he was interviewed by Detective Dunn. He was advised of his Miranda rights and executed another waiver before detailing the robbery. Thus, there was nothing improper about the manner in which his robbery confession was obtained.