John,
Tomorrow marks the tenth annual International Wrongful Conviction Day. It’s a day all about raising awareness of the causes and remedies of wrongful conviction — and to lift up the voices and stories of those who’ve been most-impacted by wrongful convictions.
Since 1989, over 3,320 wrongful convictions have been revealed across the nation. This issue doesn’t just impact those who’ve been wrongly incarcerated — but their loved ones and communities as well. This Wrongful Conviction Day, commit to learning and sharing more about the issues.
Each year, our friends and partners at the Innocence Network dedicate this day to help educate people on the many issues in our criminal legal system and invite new people to join the innocence movement.
Here are several ways you can show your support over the next few days:
- If you’re in New York City, join us tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET in Foley Square for a rally supporting the Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act — a bill that would restore a legitimate path to exoneration for 90% of wrongfully convicted people in New York. You can also call Gov. Hochul to ask her to sign the act — it only takes a minute: 518-888-7946.
- If you’re in the New Orleans area, join us tomorrow at 4 p.m. CT for the Rally Against Killing The Innocent — an effort calling on Gov. Edwards to commute death sentences to life in prison before he leaves office. You can also email the Louisiana board of pardons and parole to get your voice heard.
- Connect with your local Innocence Network to donate or volunteer: There are more than 70 Innocence organizations across the globe. Find your local Network and see how you can get involved.
- Find an event near you: There are plenty of Innocence Network events happening across the world for Wrongful Conviction Day. Take a look at some that are happening in your city.
Thank you so much for your support,
— The Innocence Project Team
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