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Termaine Hicks was released from SCI Phoenix Prison on Dec. 16, 2020, in Collegeville, Penn. His brothers Tone Hicks and Tyron McClendon greeted him upon release. (Image: Jason E. Miczek/AP Images for the Innocence Project)
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John,
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This was a big year for us. We made an exceptional amount of progress: We helped free or exonerate eleven people, helped pass several laws across the country, and grew our innocence movement to nearly 5 million people.
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And while we had major wins, we also experienced a profound and unconscionable loss — the execution of Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams, an innocent man, by the state of Missouri. Marcellus' death serves as a stark reminder of the work that still needs to be done and the true life-or-death importance of our movement to free the innocent. That’s why we can’t waste the opportunity we have right now to make a meaningful impact in 2025 and beyond.
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From now until midnight on Dec. 31, a generous donor will 2X-MATCH every gift, up to $35,000 to help us reach our $300,000 end-of-year goal. John: Will you make a year-end gift right now — while $100 becomes $200! — to help us continue our work to free the innocent and prevent wrongful convictions?
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At the Innocence Project, we’re working toward creating a more fair and equitable criminal legal system for everyone. And here’s how:
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- We use DNA and other scientific advancements to prove innocence and are committed to helping each person we represent rebuild their life post-release from prison.
- We work to fix the inequities and failings that lead to wrongful convictions, alongside policymakers, supporters, and partner organizations.
- We fight to strengthen the innocence movement with innocence organizations and advocates around the world.
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Our work would not be possible without you and your commitment to criminal and racial justice reform, John. So please: Will you make a tax-deductible gift that will go 2X as far in helping free innocent people, preventing wrongful convictions, and advancing the innocence movement? Every gift made before Dec. 31 will be 2X matched up to $35,000 to help us reach our year-end goal.
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With deep gratitude,
Innocence Project
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