John,

Before I directed a film called Conviction about a wrongfully incarcerated man named Kenny Waters, I didn’t know much about the criminal legal system. 

After learning of Kenny’s story — he spent 18½ years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit — I started doing research on wrongful convictions and the injustices within our system. I was appalled to learn that what happened to Kenny is not at all uncommon — that’s when I got involved with the Innocence Project.

They fight for justice every single day by working to get innocent people out of prison and pass laws that make our criminal legal system more just and equitable. As a member of their board, I’m truly in awe of all they do, and to me, there’s no cause more worthy of support.

That’s why I’m so excited to announce that if 2,024 supporters donate before midnight on New Year’s Eve, a generous donor will make a special $200,000 donation to support the Innocence Project’s work in 2024! This would be a major boost going into the new year. So can you please help the Innocence Project reach this goal by making a donation right now? 

It feels like every week we hear stories in the news about innocent people being released after spending years in prison for crimes they didn’t commit. It’s gut wrenching and maddening to learn that a person has lost decades of their life for something they didn’t do. Not to mention the trauma and hardship inflicted on their family.

That’s why continuing this lifesaving work is critical. I’m so damn proud to play even a small part in the Innocence Project efforts — and I hope you are, too. 

Together, we are building a strong community and telling every innocent person who is still wrongfully incarcerated: We believe in you, we have your backs, and we will not stop until you see the justice you deserve.

Please, take a moment right now and help the Innocence Project reach their end-of-year fundraising goal by making a donation right now.

Tony Goldwyn
Board Member
Innocence Project