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August 4, 2020 at 10:30 PM

100,000 people in prison infected, urge Congress to act

100,000 people in prison infected, urge Congress to act Congress has spent less than one penny per response dollar protecting people in US carceral settings.   View in browser John — Last week, the Senate majority released …

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August 3, 2020 at 3:14 PM

How Santae Tribble’s case prompted a review of the FBI’s use of hair analysis

How Santae Tribble’s case prompted a review of the FBI’s use of hair analysis Santae was wrongfully convicted largely based on the FBI’s misuse of hair microscopy.   View in browser John — At the end of June, Santae Tribble…

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July 31, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Major update on Pervis Payne’s case

Major update on Pervis Payne’s case It’s on all of us to speak out.   View in browser John — Despite the availability of multiple pieces of untested evidence that could prove Pervis Payne’s innocence, yesterday, Shelby Coun…

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July 25, 2020 at 4:25 PM

Emmett Till and Pervis Payne

Emmett Till and Pervis Payne Please take a moment to read and learn more about both Emmett Till and Pervis Payne   View in browser John — On July 25, 1955, Emmett Till, a young Black boy in Mississippi turned 14. About one …

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July 24, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Tell Pervis Payne that you’re fighting for him

Tell Pervis Payne that you’re fighting for him  We want to show him how many people are thinking about him.   View in browser John — For more than 30 years, Pervis Payne has maintained his innocence while on death row in Te…

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  Vanessa Potkin, Innocence Project · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 1:04 AM

Black people in our country are at a higher risk of being wrongfully convicted

Black people in our country are at a higher risk of being wrongfully convicted Racial disparities and bias have serious consequences in cases across the country.   View in browser John — It’s as undeniable as it is abhorren…

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July 23, 2020 at 12:07 AM

Who is Pervis Payne?

Who is Pervis Payne? Share this story to get the word out about Pervis Payne’s case.   View in browser John — You might not know the name Pervis Payne today. But it’s a name that many people will learn in the weeks and mont…

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July 17, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Eric Garner was killed six years ago today

Eric Garner was killed six years ago today Eric’s widow, Esaw Snipes Garner, has been working to create a powerful, interactive documentary.   View in browser John — Six years ago today, Eric Garner was killed in Staten Isl…

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  Michelle Feldman, Innocence Project · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 11:58 PM

How a New Jersey bill could help prevent wrongful convictions

How a New Jersey bill could help prevent wrongful convictions Shining a light on officer disciplinary histories is the first step in stopping misconduct.   View in browser John — The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis po…

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July 15, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Strike out inequality and injustice

Strike out inequality and injustice Get the Justice and Equality Tote Bag today.   View in browser  The tote is back!  Strike out inequality and injustice with the Innocence Project. Get your Justice and Equality Tote Bag …

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  Rebecca Brown, Innocence Project · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 10:30 PM

Half of our states allow the disciplinary history of law enforcement to remain confidential

Half of our states allow the disciplinary history of law enforcement to remain confidential It’s important to recognize how the same justice system that subjects Black Americans to police violence contributes to wrongful convictions.   View in browser …

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July 4, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Support the fight for a more equal and just system

Support the fight for a more equal and just system We’ve restocked our Justice and Equality Tote Bag.   View in browser  Back in stock  Show that you fight for true freedom for everyone, every day of the year. Get your Jus…

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  Rebecca Brown, Innocence Project · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 10:19 PM

This work isn’t easy, but it’s necessary

This work isn’t easy, but it’s necessary We’re going to keep working across the country on reforms like repealing 50-A in New York.   View in browser John — Systemic racism and racial bias are powerful factors in our criminal justice syst…

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June 29, 2020 at 10:31 PM

We don’t receive the benefit of the doubt like our white counterparts

We don’t receive the benefit of the doubt like our white counterparts This work is incredibly important to rooting out the racial biases that so often land people like me behind bars.   View in browser John — As a board member of the Inno…

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June 26, 2020 at 11:24 PM

There was a groundbreaking victory in New York this month

There was a groundbreaking victory in New York this month Get the latest View in browser Photo of Senator Zellnor Myrie hugging Senator Jamaal T. Bailey after voting in favor of repealing 50-A. Photo courtesy of NY Senate …

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  Rebecca Brown, Innocence Project · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 11:03 PM

We’ve had some incredible policy wins lately

We’ve had some incredible policy wins lately The work our team is doing will help create a better, more just system by changing laws at the state level.   View in browser John — Across the country calls for law enforcement accountability …

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  Vanessa Potkin, Innocence Project · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 10:58 PM

The judge set bail for $400,000

The judge set bail for $400,000  We hope that Darrill Henry is fully vindicated of these charges soon.   View in browser John, When Darrill Henry was arrested for murder in 2004, his kids were only eight and six years old — his son was ju…

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June 21, 2020 at 6:29 PM

When I was eight, my dad was wrongfully convicted

When I was eight, my dad was wrongfully convicted I’m so happy I get to spend this Father’s Day with my dad.   View in browser John — It’s a pretty big Father’s Day for me and my family this year — the first one I can actually spend with …

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June 19, 2020 at 10:34 PM

I get to spend my first Father’s Day in more than 15 years with my kids

I get to spend my first Father’s Day in more than 15 years with my kids Hug your kids tight. I know I will.   View in browser John — I was ready for my first child, ready to be a dad. I prayed for my first child, and then I was blessed wi…

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June 17, 2020 at 11:54 PM

Kenneth Wyniemko’s story

Kenneth Wyniemko’s story Watch Kenneth’s episode of "The Innocence Files" on Netflix.   View in browser John — Seventeen years ago today, Kenneth Wyniemko was exonerated by DNA evidence after spending nearly nine years in prison for a cri…

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June 16, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Detective Scarcella took over 200 years of people’s lives

Detective Scarcella took over 200 years of people’s lives We must make police misconduct public.   View in browser John — New York Governor Cuomo signed the 50-A repeal into law on Friday. This is a huge deal, and if laws like this were r…

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June 11, 2020 at 1:56 AM

An enormous step forward for police accountability in New York State

An enormous step forward for police accountability in New York State Until now, 50-a has allowed law enforcement to shield police misconduct records from the public.   View in browser John — Yesterday, the New York State Legislature passe…

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June 6, 2020 at 12:43 AM

My uncle would have turned 61 today

My uncle would have turned 61 today You may have seen his story of injustice highlighted in the Netflix series "The Innocence Files."   View in browser John — My uncle, Levon Brooks, would have turned 61 today. Levon was such a kind, self…

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June 2, 2020 at 12:34 AM

How to support protests across the country

How to support protests across the country It’s on all of us to do our part in the fight for justice and against police violence   View in browser John — Last week in Minneapolis, George Floyd, a Black man, was killed by a white police of…

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May 30, 2020 at 2:14 AM

George Floyd should be alive today

George Floyd should be alive today What we're seeing right now across the country is rightful outrage.   View in browser John — What we're seeing right now across the country is rightful outrage after a Minneapolis police officer killed G…

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May 27, 2020 at 8:42 PM

We’ve had to re-envision how we do our work

We’ve had to re-envision how we do our work The current COVID-19 crisis has affected all aspects of this work.   View in browser John — It’s clear that the current COVID-19 crisis has affected everyone. For us, it has meant completely re-…

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May 26, 2020 at 11:34 PM

“The single most important performance in the history of America’s Got Talent”

“The single most important performance in the history of America’s Got Talent” Archie Williams spent 36 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Now, he’s inspiring people to get involved.   View in browser John — Archie Williams, a …

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May 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Let’s talk about how prosecutorial misconduct can send innocent people to prison

Let’s talk about how prosecutorial misconduct can send innocent people to prison Dewayne was wrongfully convicted and spent 10 years on death row in Texas because of prosecutorial misconduct.   View in browser John — The world is differen…

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May 20, 2020 at 11:15 PM

What justice might have looked like for my husband

What justice might have looked like for my husband Get your ticket to watch “American Trial: The Eric Garner Story” right now.   View in browser Dear supporters of the Innocence Project, My name is Esaw Snipes Garner. I am the widow of Er…

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May 20, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Prosecutorial misconduct sent me to death row

Prosecutorial misconduct sent me to death row I’ll be joining a panel hosted by actor Tony Goldwyn on Thursday   View in browser John — In 2003 I was arrested (along with Dashan Glaspie and Elijah Joubert) and later convicted and sentence…

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May 20, 2020 at 2:00 AM

Walter Barton is likely innocent, but Missouri still executed him

Walter Barton is likely innocent, but Missouri still executed him Please keep Walter and his family in your thoughts, and spread the word about this injustice.   View in browser John — Earlier this evening, Missouri executed Walter “Arkie…

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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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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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