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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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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

[Sale] Announcing new merch and an exclusive holiday sale just for you!

[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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  Susan Friedman, Innocence Project · [email protected]

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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  Belynda Goff, Innocence Project · [email protected]

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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  Bryce Benjet, Innocence Project · [email protected]

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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October 30, 2019 at 7:04 PM

The marathon of my life

The marathon of my life This Sunday, I’ll be up early to run 26.2 miles as a truly free man.   View in browser Exoneree Huwe Burton and Staff Attorney Susan Friedman, training together. Photo by Sameer Abdel-Khalek/Innocenc…

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  Susan Friedman, Innocence Project · [email protected]

October 28, 2019 at 7:33 PM

In honor of my former client

In honor of my former client I stood next to Huwe as he was exonerated for a crime he didn't commit. Now we'll be side-by-side again on November 3rd.   View in browser Exoneree Huwe Burton and Staff Attorney Susan Friedman …

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October 23, 2019 at 8:04 PM

She helped exonerate him — now they’re running the marathon together

She helped exonerate him — now they’re running the marathon together Wrongfully arrested at age 16, Huwe Burton fought for 30 years to clear his name. On Nov. 3rd, he'll be running the NYC marathon as a truly free man.   View in browser Jo…

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October 15, 2019 at 11:33 PM

Event: Justice for Rodney Reed

Event: Justice for Rodney Reed    View in browser What you need to know about this case Rodney Reed, who maintains his innocence, has been on death row for the past 21 years for the murder of Stacey Stites in…

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October 10, 2019 at 9:32 PM

There's still time to share your thoughts!

There's still time to share your thoughts!   View in browser John, So many of our supporters have taken just a few minutes recently to share their thoughts with us through our quick survey—and we're so grateful. If you haven't yet, will yo…

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October 7, 2019 at 8:07 PM

Real quick: What do you think?

Real quick: What do you think?   View in browser John, From tweeting about our clients' stories to calling your lawmaker about legislation that will prevent wrongful convictions to making a generous donation, there are so many ways to be a…

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October 3, 2019 at 1:04 PM

We're extending our special offer

We're extending our special offer   View in browser The Innocence Project's Exoneree Advisory Council: Cornelius Dupree, Malcolm Alexander, Marvin Anderson, Michelle Murphy, Eddie Lowery, Angel Gonzalez, and Dewey Bozella (Photo by Corey C…

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October 2, 2019 at 8:01 PM

It’s Wrongful Conviction Day—here’s how you can help:

It’s Wrongful Conviction Day—here’s how you can help:   View in browser We're celebrating Wrongful Conviction Day with 15% off at the Innocence Project Shop when you use code  WCD2019  Featuring Actor and In…

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  Sara LaCava Lieberman, Innocence Project · [email protected]

October 2, 2019 at 1:02 PM

A day for the innocent

A day for the innocent   View in browser John, Today marks the sixth annual Wrongful Conviction Day—a day founded by the Innocence Network to honor those affected by wrongful conviction, including exonerees, their families and communities.…

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September 29, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Exclusive offer: Get 15% off any order

Exclusive offer: Get 15% off any order   View in browser For four days only get 15% off any order at the Innocence Project Shop with code  WCD2019  Featuring Actress and Innocence Ambassador A…

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September 28, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Stop the execution of Rodney Reed

Stop the execution of Rodney Reed View in browser Rodey Reed on Texas death row (Photo by Jana Birchum). “I fear Texas may execute an innocent man.” Bryce Benjet, Senior Staff Attorney  …

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September 27, 2019 at 8:23 PM

Just for you: 15% off at the Innocence Project store

Just for you: 15% off at the Innocence Project store   View in browser John, On October 2nd, we’ll join our partners across the country to mark Wrongful Conviction Day—a day to honor those who have endured the injustice of a wrongful convi…

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September 26, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Take the next step for innocence

Take the next step for innocence   View in browser John, You’ve taken the quiz, you’ve read the books (or the list of books), or maybe you’ve even watched a documentary that moved you. You’re ready to take the next step by volunteering in …

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  Archie Williams, Innocence Project · [email protected]

September 25, 2019 at 2:01 AM

My back-to-school story

My back-to-school story   View in browser John, When I was sent to Louisiana's Angola prison for a crime I didn’t commit, it was 1983. Personal computers weren't common, and no one had a cell phone.  Earlier this year, I walked out of pri…

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September 24, 2019 at 12:15 AM

Jharrel Jerome wins Emmy for role as Korey Wise

Jharrel Jerome wins Emmy for role as Korey Wise   View in browser John, Last night was big for When They See Us, the Ava DuVernay-directed Netflix miniseries about the wrongful convictions of Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, …

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September 20, 2019 at 5:01 PM

The best movies, documentaries, and TV shows about wrongful conviction

The best movies, documentaries, and TV shows about wrongful conviction   View in browser Your ultimate watch guide to wrongful conviction When They See Us Watch the Ava DuVernay-directed story…

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September 18, 2019 at 6:01 PM

Your Innocence Project reading list

Your Innocence Project reading list Back to school    View in browser John, If you’ve already taken our wrongful conviction quiz, you know that there are many ways an innocent person can end up behind bars. Take Chris Tapp, who was convic…

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September 16, 2019 at 7:05 PM

John, we’ve got a new quiz for you:

*|FNAME|*, we’ve got a new quiz for you:   View in browser John— Everything we do here has to do with preventing and fighting wrongful convictions. But how much do you really know about wrongful convictions and how they happen?  Take our …

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  Maddy deLone, Innocence Project · [email protected]

September 7, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Life after wrongful conviction

Life after wrongful conviction Help provide food, clothing, housing, and transportation for our clients after wrongful incarceration.   View in browser John, Today is the final day of our campaign for the Exoneree Fund. Our goal is to raise $40,000 to h…

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