Carmen Mejia was exonerated after 22 years in prison for a murder she did not commit, when new evidence established that the death of a 10-month-old infant in her care was a tragic accident caused by a water heater lacking safety technology.
Andre Brown had his conviction vacated in 2022, only to face the threat of being sent back to prison after the appellate court reversed that ruling nearly two years later, highlighting the systemic issues of the legal system and the importance of persistence in the fight for exoneration.
Termaine Hicks, who was exonerated after spending 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, will share his experiences with the justice system at the U.S. Marshals Museum’s “True Crime Tonight” event.
Danny Davis spent more than 32 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, after being coerced into a false confession by police, until DNA evidence proved his innocence and a judge vacated his conviction in 2024.
Exonerees are urging the Texas courts to halt the execution of Robert Roberson and review new evidence in his case, warning that the state risks executing an innocent man based on the now widely debunked “Shaken Baby Syndrome” hypothesis.
Tony Viola, a former Cleveland real estate professional, was wrongly accused and convicted of stealing $46 million in the nation’s largest mortgage fraud case, but was later exonerated after evidence of prosecutorial misconduct was revealed.
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — The North Carolina Senate has proposed to eliminate the Innocence Inquiry Commission, which was…
In October, Jose Olivares, a 39-year-old man wrongfully incarcerated for 13 years in the death of his…
Los Angeles, CA – Jose Olivares walked out free on Wednesday, 13 years after being wrongly convicted…
WASHINGTON, DC – The Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) released research studies about the length of time…
ST. LOUIS, MO.—The Midwest Innocence Project recently released an update regarding Christopher Dunn and his exoneration after…
By Audrey Sawyer and Enola Gueta PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Wednesday the exoneration…
By Cindy Chen FT WORTH, TX – The Second Court of Appeals has reversed the conviction of…
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Philadelphia – Larry Krasner announced on Monday at a press conference…
The men are being exonerated after collectively spending nearly 40 years in prison for a murder they…
By The Vanguard Staff CHICAGO, IL – It’s a holiday “feel good” story—two Illinois cousins were freed…
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
By Brinda Kalita and Leslie Garcia DALLAS, TX – One of the Innocence Project’s longest clients, Tyrone…
By Michael McCutcheon NORWALK, CT – Peter Reilly was just 18 years old when he was charged…
Andrew Krivak was acquitted last week in a second trial, after spending 24 years in prison for…