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November 25, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Will you send an uplifting note to Rodney Reed?

Will you send an uplifting note to Rodney Reed? Mail is just about the only way that Rodney has been able to communicate with his family lately.   View in browser John — For 22 years, Rodney Reed has been on death row in Te…

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November 23, 2020 at 11:20 PM

Three things we’re grateful for this year

Three things we’re grateful for this year The perseverance of our clients inspires us every day to keep moving forward.   View in browser This year has been tough for so many people, but the perseverance of our clients inspires us every da…

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November 19, 2020 at 11:58 PM

BREAKING: Jaythan Kendrick is exonerated after 25 years of wrongful incarceration

BREAKING: Jaythan Kendrick is exonerated after 25 years of wrongful incarceration Jaythan endured an unimaginable injustice for over 25 years.   View in browser John — Jaythan Kendrick was arrested for the murder of a 70-ye…

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November 18, 2020 at 11:23 PM

Rodney Reed would love to hear from you

Rodney Reed would love to hear from you Mail is just about the only way that Rodney has been able to communicate with his family lately.   View in browser John — Rodney Reed has been on death row for more than 22 years for …

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November 16, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Rodney Reed urges supporters to “keep getting the word out about my case”

Rodney Reed urges supporters to “keep getting the word out about my case” Rodney has been unable to receive visits from his lawyers or family members for months now.   View in browser John — A year ago yesterday, the Texas …

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November 12, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Ken Anderson deliberately withheld evidence that led to a wrongful conviction

Ken Anderson deliberately withheld evidence that led to a wrongful conviction Only 4% of prosecutors involved in wrongful conviction cases that ended in an exoneration faced any kind of personal or professional discipline.   View in browser …

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November 10, 2020 at 11:53 PM

Clemente was denied compensation after spending 14 years wrongly incarcerated

Clemente was denied compensation after spending 14 years wrongly incarcerated Clemente has not received any compensation from the state of Florida for the years he spent wrongfully incarcerated but he’s not giving up the fight.   View in browser …

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November 8, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Pervis Payne has been granted a temporary reprieve of his execution

Pervis Payne has been granted a temporary reprieve of his execution Pervis, who has an intellectual disability, has been on death row in Tennessee for nearly 32 years.   View in browser John — We got huge news on Friday: Te…

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November 5, 2020 at 8:32 PM

Ron Jacobsen is finally home!

Ron Jacobsen is finally home! Thanks to the efforts of this community, Ron is free to continue to fight for justice outside of prison.   View in browser John — For the last 30 years, Ron Jacobsen has been incarcerated for a…

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November 3, 2020 at 4:04 PM

“Now more than ever, I realize the importance of voting”

“Now more than ever, I realize the importance of voting” In 1991, when he was just 21 years old, Fernando Bermudez was arrested.   View in browser John — Today is Election Day, so we thought we’d share a hopeful story about…

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October 31, 2020 at 3:01 PM

This will only take two seconds

This will only take two seconds Would you take a minute to cast a vote for the Innocence Project before the deadline tonight?   View in browser John — We’re going to keep it short.  Right now, we’re in the running for CRED…

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October 30, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Ron, Robert, Clemente, and Rosa

Ron, Robert, Clemente, and Rosa What’s going on at the Innocence Project this month. View in browser Ron Jacobsen in his youth. (Image: Courtesy of the Jacobsen family.) Help Free Ron Jacobs…

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October 29, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Can you help Ron Jacobsen?

Can you help Ron Jacobsen? Ron Jacobsen has spent over 30 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.   View in browser John — Ron Jacobsen has spent over 30 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.  In 1990, Ron wa…

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October 28, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Will this be Rosa’s last birthday behind bars?

Will this be Rosa’s last birthday behind bars? Even though a judge overturned her conviction exactly one year ago, Rosa is still in prison.   View in browser John — Rosa Jimenez has spent her last 17 birthdays behind bars, …

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October 27, 2020 at 11:49 PM

Exoneree Robert DuBoise just voted for the first time

Exoneree Robert DuBoise just voted for the first time When Robert DuBoise first got out of prison, his priorities were to “get my driver’s license and register to vote.”   View in browser John — On the morning of Oct. 19, R…

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October 23, 2020 at 11:27 PM

DNA evidence proved Ron Jacobsen’s innocence - but he’s still behind bars

DNA evidence proved Ron Jacobsen’s innocence - but he’s still behind bars After spending 30 years in prison, Ron’s conviction was overturned based on DNA evidence.   View in browser John — In the winter of 1990, Ron Jacobse…

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October 21, 2020 at 8:08 PM

I can’t wait to see you tonight

I can’t wait to see you tonight This event is free — just show up from your couch!   View in browser John — I’m so excited to be joining the Innocence Project team tonight for their virtual event, A Call to Justice. Each f…

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October 17, 2020 at 4:01 PM

“If I was not an immigrant...”

“If I was not an immigrant...” A language barrier can be a huge obstacle for Latinx immigrants and citizens when they come into contact with law enforcement.   View in browser John — Latinx Heritage Month ended this week, b…

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October 13, 2020 at 11:00 PM

We want to see you on Oct. 21

We want to see you on Oct. 21 Join us for important conversations on our fight for the innocent and our work to bring about systemic change.   View in browser John — For years, we’ve hosted a big event for Innocence Project…

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October 7, 2020 at 10:00 PM

We’re in second place right now

We’re in second place right now This funding would go a long way in the fight for the innocent.   View in browser John — Every month, CREDO Mobile donates $150,000 to progressive nonprofits working to make a positive differ…

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October 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Today is International Wrongful Conviction Day

Today is International Wrongful Conviction Day Today, we examine the causes and remedies of wrongful conviction.   View in browser John — Today is International Wrongful Conviction Day — a day to examine the causes and reme…

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October 1, 2020 at 11:54 PM

Robert DuBoise was in prison for 37 years - let’s help him rebuild his life

Robert DuBoise was in prison for 37 years - let’s help him rebuild his life “I can never regain the birthdays, holidays, and precious time I lost.”   View in browser John — Robert DuBoise was exonerated on Sept. 14, after s…

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September 30, 2020 at 10:22 PM

Four things you need to know before October begins

Four things you need to know before October begins What’s going on at the Innocence Project this month. View in browser Pervis Payne in Riverbend Maximum Security institution in Tennessee. Photo courtesy of PervisPayne.Org…

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September 29, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Fuel up to fight for the innocent!

Fuel up to fight for the innocent! Happy International Coffee Day!   View in browser Happy International Coffee Day! We want to help you celebrate. Today and tomorrow only, use…

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September 28, 2020 at 11:17 PM

We want everyone to join us for this

We want everyone to join us for this We are holding our Fall Benefit entirely online — and you’re invited.   View in browser John — Every fall, we host a big event for long-time Innocence Project supporters. Obviously, thin…

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September 25, 2020 at 11:19 PM

Breonna Taylor

Breonna Taylor Two days ago, a grand jury failed to hold police officers accountable for Breonna Taylor’s death in Louisville, Kentucky.   View in browser John — Two days ago, a grand jury failed to hold police officers accountable for th…

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September 22, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Tonight, we’re cheering on Archie Williams

Tonight, we’re cheering on Archie Williams In this era of mass incarceration, far too many people like Archie remain imprisoned.   View in browser John — Archie Williams will be living out a dream tonight. The former Innoce…

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September 22, 2020 at 12:54 AM

It was a tragic day in our nation’s history

It was a tragic day in our nation’s history Unfortunately, cases like Troy’s are not unique in our country.   View in browser John — Nine years ago today, the state of Georgia executed Troy Davis in the face of mounting evi…

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September 19, 2020 at 9:26 PM

We lost an icon yesterday

We lost an icon yesterday Justice Ginsburg’s unwavering commitment to justice will perpetually inspire us to pursue freedom for the staggering number of innocent people.   View in browser John — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg …

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September 18, 2020 at 10:11 PM

I’ve celebrated 33 birthdays without my brother

I’ve celebrated 33 birthdays without my brother I don’t think people really realize the effect that a wrongful conviction has on the family of the wrongfully convicted.   View in browser John — My brother Pervis has missed …

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September 16, 2020 at 11:34 PM

Breaking: Judge orders DNA testing in Pervis Payne’s case

Breaking: Judge orders DNA testing in Pervis Payne’s case This is huge news.   View in browser John — We just got some important news: The Shelby County Criminal Court ordered DNA testing of the crime scene evidence in Perv…

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September 15, 2020 at 9:35 PM

You need to hear about this news in Cincinnati

You need to hear about this news in Cincinnati This is the first time that a police department has agreed to turn over years’ worth of DNA database reports and homicide case records.   View in browser John — Joshua Maxton, …

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September 14, 2020 at 11:20 PM

It’s official: Robert DuBoise was just exonerated.

It’s official: Robert DuBoise was just exonerated. In light of this injustice, Tampa will also conduct a first-of-its-kind investigation into bite mark cases.   View in browser John — Last month, Robert DuBoise was released…

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September 13, 2020 at 6:24 PM

Let’s celebrate the grandparents in our lives

Let’s celebrate the grandparents in our lives We’re highlighting the stories of exonerees who are grandparents and what that role has meant to them.   View in browser John — Today on Grandparents' Day, we honor all of the g…

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September 11, 2020 at 6:08 PM

I’m going to fight every day for my son

I’m going to fight every day for my son Pervis was our first child.   View in browser John — Pervis was our first child. And if you have children, you know that the first one is life-changing. You immediately become protect…

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September 9, 2020 at 11:11 PM

A judge will rule on DNA testing in Pervis Payne’s case next week

A judge will rule on DNA testing in Pervis Payne’s case next week Pervis and his family deserve justice.   View in browser John — As we approach his scheduled execution, the fight for justice for our client Pervis Payne is …

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September 8, 2020 at 7:34 PM

I’m the Innocence Project’s new Executive Director, and I can’t wait to get started

I’m the Innocence Project’s new Executive Director, and I can’t wait to get started I firmly believe that our justice system will only change when we are all willing to speak the truth.   View in browser John — Today is my …

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September 3, 2020 at 11:07 PM

Race plays an outsized role in determining who lives and who dies in the South’s justice system

Race plays an outsized role in determining who lives and who dies in the South’s justice system States with historically high lynching rates are the same states that have the highest number of modern day executions.   View in browser …

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September 2, 2020 at 5:46 PM

After spending nearly 30 years on death row, Eddie Lee Howard’s conviction was vacated

After spending nearly 30 years on death row, Eddie Lee Howard’s conviction was vacated Eddie is the 34th person we know to be wrongfully convicted based on the pseudo-science of bite mark comparison.   View in browser John —…

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August 30, 2020 at 8:11 PM

What you need to know about Pervis Payne’s case

What you need to know about Pervis Payne’s case Pervis Payne is facing execution - here’s what you need to know View in browser The Payne family: Carl, Bernice, Rolanda, Pervis, Tyrasha. Photo courtesy of the Payne family.…

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August 26, 2020 at 11:20 PM

Cuteness ahead

Cuteness ahead For National Dog Day, we’re highlighting exonerees’ stories about their canine companions.   View in browser John — Today is quite possibly the best day of the year for man’s best friend — it’s National Dog D…

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August 24, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Thousands of letters

Thousands of letters We have the ability to give someone their life back, and it’s my privilege to play a small part in it.   View in browser John — Today is the Innocence Project’s 28th birthday and I honestly can’t believ…

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August 23, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Working at the Innocence Project has made me a better person

Working at the Innocence Project has made me a better person The resilience and steadfast determination of our clients will never cease to amaze me.   View in browser John — Tomorrow is the Innocence Project’s 28th birthday…

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August 21, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Mail bins stacked floor to ceiling

Mail bins stacked floor to ceiling I was there when Barry and Peter pitched the idea of the Innocence Project.   View in browser John — I started working with Barry Scheck back in 1988 when he was a partner to a solo practi…

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August 20, 2020 at 11:45 PM

Here’s to 28 more

Here’s to 28 more We’re so proud of what this team has been able to do.   View in browser John — Monday marks 28 years of the Innocence Project. It’s humbling to look back and see that the small legal clinic we started toge…

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August 15, 2020 at 5:31 PM

A big win in Nebraska

A big win in Nebraska This officially makes Nebraska the 50th state to allow expert testimony in eyewitness identification.   View in browser John — We’ve got big news coming out of Nebraska. This week, Governor Pete Ricket…

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August 14, 2020 at 9:24 PM

31 years ago today

31 years ago today In 1989, Gary Dotson became the first person to be exonerated by DNA testing.   View in browser John — Thirty-one years ago today, Gary Dotson became the first person to be exonerated by DNA testing. In …

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August 13, 2020 at 11:10 PM

I’ll never stop fighting for my brother

I’ll never stop fighting for my brother It shouldn’t have to be like this.   View in browser John — Pervis Payne is my big brother, but I call him Bubba. And for more than 30 years my family has visited him behind bars for …

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August 10, 2020 at 11:34 PM

An update from Pervis Payne’s legal team

An update from Pervis Payne’s legal team Pervis’ team of lawyers filed his reply brief in Support of Petition for Post-Conviction DNA Analysis.   View in browser John — Despite the availability of multiple pieces of unteste…

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August 7, 2020 at 12:11 AM

The more people speak out, the harder it is to ignore what we’re saying

The more people speak out, the harder it is to ignore what we’re saying Join us in fighting for Pervis Payne.   View in browser John — We’ve been talking a lot about Pervis Payne lately, and that’s because his life hangs in…

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