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May 19, 2020 at 6:47 PM

A unique, powerful film

A unique, powerful film  Get your ticket today.   View in browser John — In 2014, Eric Garner was tackled and choked to death by an NYPD officer in Staten Island. The medical examiner ruled Eric's death a homicide, but a grand jury chose …

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May 19, 2020 at 2:49 AM

Walter Barton has less than 24 hours to live

Walter Barton has less than 24 hours to live Three jurors who convicted Walter signed affidavits saying this new evidence would have affected their deliberations.   View in browser John — Walter Barton is scheduled to be executed in Misso…

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May 15, 2020 at 12:08 AM

Take it from me: Mistaken eyewitness I.D.'s are the leading contributing cause of wrongful convictions

Take it from me: Mistaken eyewitness I.D.'s are the leading contributing cause of wrongful convictions Learn more about my story in the 6th episode of “The Innocence Files”   View in browser John — One minute, I was walking to the store. …

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May 12, 2020 at 10:21 PM

We need your help

We need your help We have a lot of work ahead to free the countless others who are still behind bars and to prevent future injustices   View in browser John — We've been grateful to see some of our cases turned into a docu-series for Netf…

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May 8, 2020 at 9:47 PM

BREAKING: After 15 years in prison, Darrill Henry was released

BREAKING: After 15 years in prison, Darrill Henry was released “I never lost faith that this day would come.”   View in browser John — Yesterday was a huge step toward clearing Darrill Henry of a murder he did not commit. After spending 1…

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May 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Starting soon: Join us on Facebook Live today at 11 a.m. ET

Starting soon: Join us on Facebook Live today at 11 a.m. ET You + Eddie Huang + a powerful conversation about "The Innocence Files"   View in browser John — There’s no getting around it: COVID-19 has changed the way we do things. In a dif…

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May 6, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Will you join us on Facebook tomorrow?

Will you join us on Facebook tomorrow?  We’re talking about The Innocence Files live on Facebook tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET.   View in browser John — In 1992, my uncle, Levon Brooks, was sentenced to life in prison for a crime he did not comm…

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May 6, 2020 at 12:05 AM

We’re counting on you even more

We’re counting on you even more Today is a day to support the causes we care about.   View in browser John — We wanted to send you a quick note before #GivingTuesdayNow wraps up tonight.  The COVID-19 pandemic has really upended the way …

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May 5, 2020 at 3:28 PM

I was resigned to the fact that I was going to die in prison

I was resigned to the fact that I was going to die in prison There’s no better place you can give to today than the Innocence Project.   View in browser John — Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a day that calls on all of us to think about how w…

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May 4, 2020 at 11:26 PM

Have you voted for us yet?

Have you voted for us yet? For us to be considered shows how incredible this community is.   View in browser Big news: The Innocence Project website has been nominated for a  Webby Award!  …

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May 4, 2020 at 5:28 PM

My story may sound unique, but sadly it’s not

My story may sound unique, but sadly it’s not This #GivingTuesdayNow, think about the innocent people sitting in prison cells across the country right now who need justice.   View in browser John — Before #GivingTuesdayNow tomorrow, I wan…

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May 2, 2020 at 5:44 PM

The internet has weighed in. Now’s your chance:

The internet has weighed in. Now’s your chance: Check out what people are saying about the Netflix series.   View in browser John — If you need a healthy dose of hope right now, I recommend checking out the conversation around #TheInnocen…

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May 2, 2020 at 12:33 AM

What Virginia just did could be a game-changer

What Virginia just did could be a game-changer Check out the latest updates in the movement to end wrongful convictions. View in browser Sheila Denton with her lawyers Mark Loudon-Brown and Katherine Moss…

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  Social Work @ Innocence Project · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Your donations are being put to good use

Your donations are being put to good use We’re all so grateful for the help this team has provided for folks struggling right now.   View in browser John — An integral part of our work is to make sure exonerees have a smooth transition to…

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April 29, 2020 at 6:24 PM

We want to hear from you

We want to hear from you Take a moment to let us know what you think — and ask any questions you have — about "The Innocence Files."   View in browser John — Since "The Innocence Files" premiered on Netflix nearly two weeks ago, it feels …

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April 28, 2020 at 1:58 PM

An exciting announcement

An exciting announcement The Innocence Project’s Board of Directors has officially appointed Christina Swarns to be the organization’s next Executive Director.   View in browser John — We have exciting news to share. After an extensive se…

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  Peter Neufeld, Innocence Project · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 7:12 PM

DNA testing has freed hundreds of innocent people.

DNA testing has freed hundreds of innocent people. Today is World DNA Day and 100% of your donation will fund DNA tests.   View in browser John — In just the last few weeks, so many people have learned the heartbreaking stories of Levon B…

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April 24, 2020 at 10:14 PM

We refuse to give up on Ledell’s case

We refuse to give up on Ledell’s case Help us use DNA evidence to free the innocent in prison and on death row   View in browser John — Three years ago this week, Ledell Lee was executed for the 1993 murder of Debra Reese in Jacksonville,…

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  Vanessa Potkin, Innocence Project · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Kennedy Brewer lost 15 years to a wrongful conviction

Kennedy Brewer lost 15 years to a wrongful conviction In 2008, Kennedy was officially cleared of charges, becoming the first person to be exonerated through post-conviction DNA testing in Mississippi.   View in browser John — When Kennedy…

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  Keith Harward via Innocence Project · [email protected]

April 21, 2020 at 11:40 PM

Watch now: How flawed science sent me to prison

Watch now: How flawed science sent me to prison You can watch my story — and the stories of seven other exonerees — in "The Innocence Files" now on Netflix.   View in browser John — When I walked out of prison in 2016, I had been behind b…

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  Michelle Murphy via Innocence Project · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 11:45 PM

I’m as worried as anyone else, John

I’m as worried as anyone else, *|FNAME|* The Innocence Project is making sure that their exonerated clients are safe and healthy.   View in browser John — I barely had time to process the death of my infant son before I was being accused …

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April 18, 2020 at 12:02 AM

Levon’s story is now on Netflix

Levon’s story is now on Netflix Watch the first episode of The Innocence Files on Netflix to learn more about Levon’s case and how faulty forensics sent him to prison.   View in browser John — Just four months after Levon Brooks was sente…

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  Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Watch now: "The Innocence Files" are on Netflix

Watch now: "The Innocence Files" are on Netflix We’re so proud to tell you that The Innocence Files is now available to stream on Netflix.   View in browser John — Since the early days of the Innocence Project, the heart of our work has b…

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  Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin via Innocence Project · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 11:30 PM

Panic

Panic When I first heard about COVID-19, my first thought was how sad I was for all the people who are still incarcerated. My second thought was panic.   View in browser John — I spent 14 years in prison, including a decade on death row, …

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April 10, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Help us welcome Sheila Denton home!

Help us welcome Sheila Denton home! She was released from a Georgia prison on Wednesday after 15 years.   View in browser John — We could not be happier to share a bit of good news. Sheila Denton, a client of the Southern Center for Human…

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April 9, 2020 at 6:14 PM

One way you can help exonerated clients right now

One way you can help exonerated clients right now Like many people around the country, our exonerated clients are particularly vulnerable right now.   View in browser John, In the month of April, the Innocence Project is raising money to …

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  Social Work @ Innocence Project · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Help protect exonerees during the COVID-19 crisis

Help protect exonerees during the COVID-19 crisis It’s up to all of us to make sure that innocent people who’ve already spent years in prison don’t face undue burdens now that they’re free.    View in browser John — The Innocence Project'…

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April 6, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Happening today: Our virtual town hall!

Happening today: Our virtual town hall! Today at 3 p.m. ET on Facebook.   View in browser John — We’re so excited about our virtual town hall today at 3 PM ET. We’ll be talking with our great panelists about what we can do together to fix…

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April 3, 2020 at 8:01 PM

You’re invited: Join the virtual town hall

You’re invited: Join the virtual town hall Join us on Monday, April 6 at 3 p.m. ET on Facebook.   View in browser John — While we can’t meet in person, there’s so much we can still get done together. This Monday, April 6th at 3 p.m. ET, w…

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April 2, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Get a first look at The Innocence Files

Get a first look at The Innocence Files Watch the trailer for the Netflix series now!    View in browser Your sneak peek at The Innocence Files is here! Watch the brand-new trailer now, then share it on Twitter and Facebook with the hasht…

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April 1, 2020 at 4:26 PM

"What a time to come out of prison ..."

"What a time to come out of prison ..." March's most important stories. View in browser Colorado Bans the Death Penalty  Last week, Gov. Jared Polis abolished the death penalty in Colorado a…

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March 31, 2020 at 2:30 PM

[Action alert] Ask your governor to protect people in our prisons and communities

[Action alert] Ask your governor to protect people in our prisons and communities With COVID-19 reaching more prisons and jails, we need governors to act immediately.   View in browser John, There are currently nearly 2.3 million incarcer…

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March 26, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Are you caught up on these criminal justice shows?

Are you caught up on these criminal justice shows? We’ve got some streaming recommendations for you.   View in browser John — While we’re practicing social distancing, many of us are finding ourselves filling the time at home by streaming…

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March 25, 2020 at 4:30 PM

How a DNA test proved Darrill Henry's innocence

How a DNA test proved Darrill Henry's innocence Darrill is still in Angola prison and we're fighting to get him out.   View in browser Per CDC guidelines, the Innocence Project office is currently closed. But our team is still working remo…

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March 20, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Taking action during the COVID-19 crisis

Taking action during the COVID-19 crisis Help ensure that incarcerated people and their families stay safe and healthy.   View in browser John, On Wednesday, the first case of COVID-19 was reported among a Rikers Island detainee. Accordin…

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March 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Innocence Project announces office closure due to Coronavirus

Innocence Project announces office closure due to Coronavirus We've decided to close our office indefinitely and have our entire team work remotely. We'll keep as many functions as possible in full operation.   View in browser John, For s…

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March 10, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Coming soon to Netflix: The Innocence Files

Coming soon to Netflix: The Innocence Files This nine-part documentary series will be available April 15.   View in browser John — Here’s something to add to your Netflix list: "The Innocence Files," a nine-part documentary series coverin…

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March 9, 2020 at 7:18 PM

After 29 years on death row, Paul Hildwin is finally free

After 29 years on death row, Paul Hildwin is finally free Paul Hildwin always maintained his innocence.   View in browser John, This morning, our client Paul Hildwin finally walked out of a Florida prison as a free person after 35 years i…

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March 8, 2020 at 5:45 PM

226 women exonerated

226 women exonerated Today is International Women’s Day, an occasion to acknowledge the work that needs to be done to establish gender equality in the justice system.   View in browser John, Today is International Women’s Day, an occasion…

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February 27, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Last chance

Last chance Order your limited-edition tote today. It's only available for sale in February!   View in browser  February is almost over!  Order your limited-edition Black History Month tote bag by midnight on Saturday: …

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February 26, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Rodney Reed is going to trial in September

Rodney Reed is going to trial in September February's most important stories. View in browser Rosa Jimenez at the Mountain View Prison Unit. Photo: Brandon Thibodeaux/The New York Times via Redux Pictures.   …

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February 25, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Supreme Court Justice says evidence in Rodney’s case should not be “brushed aside”

Supreme Court Justice says evidence in Rodney’s case should not be “brushed aside” Rodney Reed has been on death row since 1998.    View in browser John, This morning, the Supreme Court of the United States denied an appeal to review Rodn…

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February 21, 2020 at 10:47 PM

Watch now: Who killed Malcolm X?

Watch now: Who killed Malcolm X? Malcolm X was assassinated 55 years ago.     View in browser John, Civil rights activist Malcolm X was shot and killed while giving a speech in New York City exactly 55 years ago today. Three men were sent…

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February 20, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Why I’m running 13.1 miles

Why I’m running 13.1 miles Ten years into my prison sentence, I began running to channel my energy.   View in browser John, I was just 17 years old when I was wrongfully convicted. I spent nearly 30 years in prison for a crime I did not c…

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February 19, 2020 at 11:49 PM

Time is running out: Get your exclusive bag today

Time is running out: Get your exclusive bag today This tote bag is only available in the month of February!   View in browser  Time is running out    This limited-edition Black History Month tote bag is only available this m…

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February 14, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Love in the toughest times

Love in the toughest times How love helped rebuild these lives after wrongful convictions.   View in browser John, This Valentine’s Day, we asked a few members of the Innocence Project community how love helped them through the toughest of times. Read m…

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February 12, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Watch now: “Who Killed Malcolm X?”

Watch now: “Who Killed Malcolm X?” Our client Muhammad has always maintained his innocence.   View in browser John, Fifty-five years ago this month, civil rights activist Malcolm X was shot on stage at the Audubon Ballroom in New York Cit…

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February 11, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Shop alert: Order our brand new tote

Shop alert: Order our brand new tote   View in browser Pre-order your  limited-edition  Innocence Project tote before they run out: Pre-order now …

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February 10, 2020 at 5:32 PM

How you can help an innocent woman in prison

How you can help an innocent woman in prison Rosa remains in prison for a crime she didn’t commit.   View in browser August 22, 2005; Rosa Jimenez, 22, in court on August 22, 2005. Photo by Laura Skelding/American-Statesmen - USA TODAY Ne…

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February 6, 2020 at 11:05 PM

An innocent woman could die in prison awaiting justice

An innocent woman could die in prison awaiting justice Rosa remains in prison for a crime she didn’t commit.   View in browser John, Our client Rosa Jimenez has been sitting in prison in Texas for 17 years for a crime she did not commit. …

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