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February 6, 2020 at 12:53 AM

My brother was executed, but it’s not too late to know the truth.

My brother was executed, but it’s not too late to know the truth. Innocent black people are 7 times more likely to be wrongfully convicted of murder than innocent white people.   View in browser John, On Friday, in response to the lawsuit…

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February 3, 2020 at 11:11 PM

An important update in Ledell Lee’s case

An important update in Ledell Lee’s case Ledell Lee was executed in Arkansas two years ago, but he always maintained his innocence.   View in browser John, Ledell Lee was executed in 2017 for the murder of Debra Reese, a crime he always s…

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January 30, 2020 at 12:44 AM

11 key points about Ledell Lee’s execution

11 key points about Ledell Lee’s execution The evidence in Lee’s case has never been correctly tested. Join us in calling for the truth.   View in browser John, Last week, we jointly filed a lawsuit on behalf of Patricia Young whose broth…

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January 28, 2020 at 9:32 PM

After 35 years, Rafael Ruiz can now go on with his life

After 35 years, Rafael Ruiz can now go on with his life Today, Rafael Ruiz was finally exonerated for a wrongful conviction in 1985.   View in browser John, In 1985, Rafael Ruiz was convicted of sexual assault and served a quarter of a ce…

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January 23, 2020 at 5:17 PM

We’re demanding justice for Ledell Lee

We’re demanding justice for Ledell Lee Ledell Lee was executed for a crime he may not have committed. Join us in calling for the truth.   View in browser Ledell Lee 1965-2017  Executed without DNA or fingerprint testing …

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January 20, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Remembering Dr. King

Remembering Dr. King  The legacy of a civil rights leader.    View in browser John, For nearly 30 years, Gerry Thomas was wrongfully convicted and incarcerated in Michigan. And though he describes himself as a person with an open heart an…

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January 15, 2020 at 10:05 PM

Gerry Thomas is finally free — here's what he plans to do now

Gerry Thomas is finally free — here's what he plans to do now Gerry is home after 30 years in prison.    View in browser John, On his last night in prison, Gerry Thomas did not sleep. Instead, he spent the night with about a dozen of the …

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January 13, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Gerry Thomas exonerated today!

Gerry Thomas exonerated today! Today in Detroit, our client Gerry Thomas was exonerated after almost 30 years in prison for an assault and attempted murder he did not commit.   View in browser John, Today in Detroit, our client Gerry Thom…

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January 2, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Thank you

Thank you Thanks to you, we met our fundraising goal. View in browser John, We knew going into the past month of fundraising that we'd ask a lot of our supporters. But you’ve been with us long enough to know that we wouldn’…

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January 1, 2020 at 1:31 AM

A wonderful way to end 2019

A wonderful way to end 2019 Felipe Rodriguez was exonerated yesterday after 30 years. Here’s how to help free more innocent people in 2020 and beyond. Final stretch for 2019 John, Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of jo…

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December 31, 2019 at 10:35 PM

What a wonderful way to end 2019

What a wonderful way to end 2019 Felipe Rodriguez was exonerated yesterday after 30 years. Here’s how to help free more innocent people in 2020 and beyond. Final stretch for 2019 John, Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure …

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December 31, 2019 at 4:32 PM

On the last day of 2019, your donation is DOUBLED

On the last day of 2019, your donation is DOUBLED It's the last day to have your donation MATCHED! Final stretch for 2019 It’s the last day of the year, and we haven’t reached our 2019 goal...yet. …

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December 30, 2019 at 9:32 PM

Breaking news: Felipe Rodriguez is "completely free"

Breaking news: Felipe Rodriguez is "completely free" Today in New York, our client Felipe Rodriguez was exonerated exactly three years to the day after he was granted a sentence commutation.   View in browser John, Today in New York, our …

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December 30, 2019 at 6:32 PM

One final request

One final request For the past 16 years, it has been my honor to lead the Innocence Project. Before I leave next month, I have one final request of you. Final stretch for 2019 John, For the past 16 years, it has been my hon…

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December 29, 2019 at 5:32 PM

There’s always more work to do -- can you help?

There’s always more work to do -- can you help? When we started the Innocence Project, we had a single goal: to use the promise of DNA technology to achieve justice for the wrongfully convicted.  Final stretch for 2019 John,…

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December 28, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Here’s an update on our fundraising goal

Here’s an update on our fundraising goal False confessions, jailhouse informants,and eyewitness misidentificationsall contribute to wrongful convictions. Let's do more together in 2020. Final stretch for 2019    False confessions, jailhous…

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December 27, 2019 at 6:46 PM

Our story

Our story The Central Park Five case has become an important example of the many systemic failures of the criminal justice system.  Final stretch for 2019 John, Three decades ago, Raymond Santana, Korey Wise, Kevin Richards…

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December 26, 2019 at 6:03 PM

I was coerced and put in prison for two decades

I was coerced and put in prison for two decades For 22 years, I fought to prove my innocence. Final stretch for 2019  John, In 1997, I was coerced into making a false confession about a rape and murder that I had not commit…

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December 23, 2019 at 9:32 PM

From our Innocence Project family to yours

From our Innocence Project family to yours Explore justice in 2019   View in browser From our Innocence Project family to yours, wishing you and your loved ones a happy holiday season with peace and justice in the new year. …

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December 22, 2019 at 5:02 PM

Another birthday on death row

Another birthday on death row Rodney turns 52 today. Let him know he’s not alone.     John, Rodney Reed has spent his last 22 birthdays on death row in Texas for a crime he didn’t commit — and today, on his 52nd birthday, we want him to know that we're …

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  Vanessa Potkin, Innocence Project · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 4:04 PM

“It’s like no one cares”

“It’s like no one cares” The Innocence Project represented Archie for 24 years, the longest the organization has litigated a case to exoneration. Final stretch for 2019 John, When Archie Williams first wrote to the Innocenc…

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December 20, 2019 at 2:03 AM

Remembering Tim Cole who did not live to see his exoneration

Remembering Tim Cole who did not live to see his exoneration  View in browser Booking photos of Paul Skalnik. Photo by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.  "This system circumvents the due process rights …

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December 18, 2019 at 9:38 PM

One mistaken identification changed my life

One mistaken identification changed my life While I’m looking forward to celebrating the holidays with my family, I’m also thinking of all the innocent people who are still in prison. Final stretch for 2019 John, In 1983, I…

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December 17, 2019 at 10:16 PM

[Last chance] Get 20% off and delivery by 12/25

[Last chance] Get 20% off and delivery by 12/25 Order by 12/18 for Christmas delivery with expedited shipping.   View in browser 20% off everything with code: HOLIDAY2019 …

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December 16, 2019 at 5:04 PM

Are you with us?

Are you with us? Rodney has been wrongfully incarcerated for decades, and though this reprieve is a relief, it doesn’t get Rodney off of death row.  Final stretch for 2019 John, Last month, I was relieved when we received t…

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December 13, 2019 at 7:48 PM

The reality of jailhouse informants

The reality of jailhouse informants How we’re working to regulate jailhouse informants.  Final stretch for 2019 John, Many of the cases that come across my desk involve jailhouse informant testimony — a common practice wher…

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December 13, 2019 at 2:32 PM

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[Sale] Announcing new merch and an exclusive holiday sale just for you! Take 20% off your entire order. Act fast, these items won't last long!   View in browser  20% off  sale with code: HOLIDAY2019 …

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December 12, 2019 at 9:08 PM

You did this

You did this How you played a role in our biggest wins.   View in browser John — Seven clients freed from the burden of wrongful conviction, and one who narrowly escaped execution. 21 policies won in 17 states. And 132,000 people taking a…

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December 10, 2019 at 7:33 PM

The Innocence Project fought for justice in my case

The Innocence Project fought for justice in my case I might not have lost 15 years of my life if there had been laws protecting against false jailhouse informant testimony when I went to trial.  Final stretch for 2019 John, …

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December 9, 2019 at 7:02 PM

The countdown to 2020 begins now

The countdown to 2020 begins now Let’s do more together in the new year. Final stretch for 2019    We’ve got  23 days  to raise  $450,000  so we can continue to fight for innocent people in 2020 and beyond.   Will you become…

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December 6, 2019 at 7:15 PM

TODAY: Livestream with Rodney Reed's family

TODAY: Livestream with Rodney Reed's family Join the conversation at 3 p.m. EST on Facebook.   View in browser John, Join us today at 3 p.m. EST for a live conversation with Rodney Reed’s brother, Rodrick, and attorney Bryc…

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December 5, 2019 at 10:06 PM

We just spoke to Rodney Reed, and he has a message for you

We just spoke to Rodney Reed, and he has a message for you We shared all your Thanksgiving messages with Rodney and his family.   View in browser John, Just weeks ago, Rodney Reed was facing execution. Now, he has another c…

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December 4, 2019 at 9:46 PM

Thank you!

Thank you! We wanted to send an update on our Giving Tuesday fundraising.   View in browser John, We wanted to share the good news with you: This Giving Tuesday, we reached our goal of raising $100,000 for DNA testing, and …

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December 3, 2019 at 9:17 PM

[Deadline] Giving Tuesday match expires tonight!

[Deadline] Giving Tuesday match expires tonight! Your gift will be doubled for DNA testing.   View in browser John, It’s my job to raise the funds we need — including the costs of using DNA tests to help exonerate our innoc…

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December 3, 2019 at 5:47 PM

[Match alert] Time is running out...

[Match alert] Time is running out… Hours left to have your gift doubled!   View in browser It’s Giving Tuesday, and we’re still $42,000 away from reaching our goal and accessing $100,000 in matching funds. …

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December 2, 2019 at 8:26 PM

John, your donation is doubled today

*|FNAME|*, your donation is doubled today Help us access $100,000 of matching funds.   View in browser John — When our intake team reads letters from people asking for help, they look at the evidence in each case and the ci…

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November 30, 2019 at 4:19 PM

One DNA test can mean freedom

One DNA test can mean freedom Help pay for DNA tests (and have your donation matched too)     John, As a staff attorney at the Innocence Project, I’ve spent years fighting to win freedom for wrongfully convicted people whose innocence could be proven wi…

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November 29, 2019 at 3:06 PM

[Match offer] Early access just for you!

[Match offer] Early access just for you! Double your Giving Tuesday gift for DNA testing today.   View in browser John, In the past year, we've helped free or exonerate seven innocent clients, and we could not have done it …

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November 27, 2019 at 5:04 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, John!

Happy Thanksgiving, *|FNAME|*!   View in browser This year, seven of our clients will celebrate Thanksgiving at home with their families for the first time in years — thanks to the hard work of every single person on this tea…

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November 26, 2019 at 4:04 PM

I’m home, but others are still fighting

I’m home, but others are still fighting Thanksgiving is a very hard day to be incarcerated, particularly as an innocent person.   View in browser John, This Thursday, for the first time since I was wrongfully convicted 23 y…

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November 25, 2019 at 9:03 PM

WATCH: Huwe Burton’s marathon story is on HBO

WATCH: Huwe Burton’s marathon story is on HBO Get a special first look at the HBO special on Huwe and Susan’s marathon run   View in browser John, Huwe Burton was just 16 when he was wrongfully arrested for the murder of hi…

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November 20, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Send a note to a Rodney Reed this Thanksgiving

Send a note to a Rodney Reed this Thanksgiving   View in browser John, There are no good days in prison for a person who is on death row for a crime they didn’t commit. But Thanksgiving — a day we spend thinking about the things and people…

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November 19, 2019 at 10:32 PM

New merch sale alert! Get cozy with a crew neck

New merch sale alert! Get cozy with a crew neck Take 15% off our new crew neck sweatshirt.   View in browser Get cozy with us! Take 15% off our new sweatshirt with code  CREW  …

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November 18, 2019 at 11:03 PM

Did you hear the news about Rodney Reed?

Did you hear the news about Rodney Reed? We wanted to make sure you know the latest about Rodney Reed.   View in browser John, Last Friday evening, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Rodney Reed an indefinite stay of execution. T…

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November 15, 2019 at 10:51 PM

BREAKING NEWS: Rodney Reed no longer has an execution date

BREAKING NEWS: Rodney Reed no longer has an execution date Texas Court of Criminal Appeals grants Rodney Reed indefinite stay of execution   View in browser John, The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has granted Rodney Reed an indefinite s…

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November 13, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Urgent: There's still time to save Rodney Reed's life

Urgent: There's still time to save Rodney Reed's life Learn more about Rodney's case, and take action to help.   View in browser John, On Monday, Rodney Reed — who is scheduled to be executed on November 20 — filed a Writ of Habeas Corpus…

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November 8, 2019 at 3:27 PM

A bipartisan effort to stop the execution of Rodney Reed

A bipartisan effort to stop the execution of Rodney Reed    View in browser John, On Monday, 26 Texas lawmakers sent a bipartisan letter to Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles requesting they stop the November 2…

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November 3, 2019 at 1:02 PM

It's marathon Sunday!

It's marathon Sunday! Cheer on Susan, Huwe, and the entire Innocence Project team as they run 26.2 miles in NYC to help free the innocent.   View in browser John, Right now, Innocence Project staff attorney Susan Friedman, …

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November 1, 2019 at 6:03 PM

What a team!

What a team! Susan helped exonerate Huwe, and now they're running the marathon together this Sunday. Cheer them on!   View in browser 2019 TCS NYC Marathon weekend is kicking off today! And we’re cheering for our client Hu…

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October 31, 2019 at 6:06 PM

3 weeks from execution

3 weeks from execution  Rodney Reed is scheduled for execution on November 20.  View in browser Rodney Reed in Allan B. Polunsky Unit, West Livingston, Texas in 2015. Photo courtesy of Massoud Hayoun/ Al Jazeera.  …

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