Two exonerees to launch a podcast dedicated to the junk science that got them convicted www.dmagazine.com/micropost/tw...

Glynn Simmons was wrongfully convicted in 1975 in Oklahoma for a liquor store robbery and murder. A witness mistakenly identified him in a lineup and the prosecution failed to disclose that the witness identified four other individuals. 1/2 #BlackHistoryMonth

‘Complicated’ Director Andrew Abrahams Says EDS Exposes Flaws In Medical System – Contenders Documentary deadline.com/2025/12/comp...

2,025 Black individuals have been exonerated since 1989. 481 of those were originally convicted using faulty or misleading forensic science. #BlackHistoryMonth

They were exonerated in shaken baby cases. Can their podcast help save Robert Roberson? “Josh Burns and Andrew Roark will launch “Unshaken Truth” on March 5, they announced in an exclusive interview with The Dallas Morning News.” www.dallasnews.com/news/2026/02...

Today marks 2 years since our former client, Alan Butts, was fully exonerated. He spend over 19 years in Ohio prison for a crime that never occurred. We continue to wish you the best, Alan! Happy Exoneration Anniversary!

In 1995, Kennedy Brewer was wrongfully convicted of murder, rape, and kidnapping of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter. At trial, forensic odontologist Dr. Michael West testified that marks on the body were bite marks matching Brewer. 🧵

Tens of Thousands of Mothers Were Flagged to Police Over Flawed Drug Tests at Childbirth “The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy” www.themarshallproject.org/2026/02/10/b...

Judge gives state more time in Robert Roberson death row case “A court granted the state a 60-day extension to respond in Robert Roberson's ongoing death penalty case.” www.cbs19.tv/article/news...

Even though Black individuals represent 14% of the population of the United States, they continue to be overrepresented in jail and prison populations with 41% being Black. Black individuals are also more likely to be sentenced more harshly than white individuals. #BlackHistoryMonth

New York judge drops death penalty charges for Luigi Mangione “Judge Garnett of the Southern District of New York dismissed Counts Three (murder through use of a firearm) and Four (firearms offense) in US v. Mangione on Friday,…” www.jurist.org/news/2026/01...

Dawud Turner was wrongfully convicted in 1988 of the shooting death of a Philadelphia man. The state’s key witness told numerous versions of what happened and had an incentive to help the police by receiving immunity for drug crimes. 🧵

Be sure to check out our latest newsletter where we discuss Robert Roberson, Odell Adams, Darryl, Nieves, and Lawrence Keith Johnson’s cases. cifsjustice.org/2025/12/11/c...

I was wrongly convicted of killing my baby. Then a waitress helped me “Ashley Jordan’s life fell apart the day her baby died. It was June 2008, and her newborn, McKenzy, was just three days old. The nightmare that followed is hard to comprehend.” www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/d503080...

Federal appeals court hears case of Amarillo woman on death row “The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral arguments once again on the conviction of Texas death row inmate Brittany Holberg, which was previously overturned by justices in March.” tinyurl.com/mrbnuhzj

If you’re a defense attorney, judge, prosecutor, paralegal, law student, or someone interested in learning more about the latest in forensics, the Forensic Justice Institute is for you. Join us virtually tomorrow! www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...

There’s still time to register for Friday’s Forensic Justice Institute! Join CIFS and the State Bar of Wisconsin for a day of virtual training on various forensic science topics like digital surveillance, firearm identification, and AI. Register here: www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...

Columbus man who was exonerated in shaken baby case files federal suit www.dispatch.com/story/news/c...

Don't forget to register for our virtual Forensic Justice Institute in partnership with the State Bar of Wisconsin! Jan 23rd, join speakers like Erin Nagy of the Wisconsin State Public Defender who will discuss the current state of digital surveillance. Register: www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...

Texas Police Invested Millions in a Shadowy Phone-Tracking Software. They Won’t Say How They’ve Used It. “The software has been met with criticism from civil liberties advocates, especially given that its WebLoc add-on enables warrantless device tracking.” www.texasobserver.org/texas-police...

Our virtual Forensic Justice Institute in partnership with the State Bar of Wisconsin is Jan 23rd! Join speakers like Janis Puracal of the of the Forensic Justice Project who will discuss challenging the admissibility of firearms identification evidence. Register here: www.wisbar.org/FJI/2026/Pag...

Sonia Sotomayor Just Vindicated the Rights of the Incarcerated to Seek Appeals “In practice, it means more prisoners will have the opportunity to secure post-conviction relief when new law is established that supports their claims, even after previously failed appeal bids.” archive.ph/BEgdR

Fifth Circuit Finds Evidence That One of Defendants Attorneys Slept During His Capital Murder Trial Insufficient to Prove Ineffective Assistance of Counsel www.evidenceprofblog.com/2026/01/fift...

How Missouri Denied Condemned Men Spiritual Advisers at Their Deaths www.themarshallproject.org/2026/01/08/s...

Elwood Jones was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death for the 1994 murder of a guest at the hotel where he worked. His case involved official misconduct and misleading tool mark evidence… 🧵

Experts who once backed 'shaken baby' science now fight to free imprisoned caregivers “A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Your gift is doubled now through tomorrow at CIFS until we reach $13,000! This year, we were honored to work with Robert Roberson’s team to stop his execution in Texas. The fight continues in 2026. We can’t do this with work without the support of generous donors. square.link/u/47bdWRjp

Today, we are launching a new match to run through the end of the year! Donate now, and your gift will be matched until we raise $13,000! Your gift helps fund CIFS in 2026 so we can continue fighting for clients like Jessica Logan. Your gift goes twice as far! Donate here: square.link/u/47bdWRjp

Happy Holidays from CIFS! We are thinking of the families and friends who are separated this holiday season due to incarceration. We are very grateful for our former clients who are home for the holidays and our supporters for keeping our work going.

New Jersey Supreme Court Rejects ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ “While judges have begun to question SBS evidence, the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision represents a watershed moment that could transform how SBS cases are handled nationwide.” theappeal.org/new-jersey-s...

The year is wrapping up! We have just 9 days to meet our end-of-year goal of raising $180,000 so we can continue our work in 2026. So many families, friends, and attorneys count on CIFS when a wrongful accusation occurs. Your donation keeps us going. Donate here: square.link/u/0CrIWHnh

Now through Sunday, donate to CIFS and you’ll be entered to win two signed books by Amanda Knox! When you donate, you’re helping us fight wrongful convictions and accusations. Donate here: square.link/u/0CrIWHnh

Even without an arrest, shaken baby misdiagnoses can tear families apart www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTKG...

A medical examiner's testimony put a father behind bars for life. Now he says he 'made a mistake.' www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Our book giveaway is being extended through the weekend! Donate any amount to CIFS, now through Sunday December 21st, and you’ll be entered to win two signed books by Amanda Knox! The winner will receive both of Amanda’s books, “Waiting to be Heard” and “Free”. square.link/u/0CrIWHnh

Today we are launching a very special giveaway! Now through tomorrow at midnight, donate to CIFS and you’ll be entered to win signed copies of Amanda Knox’s books, “Waiting to be Heard” and her recent release, “Free: My Search for Meaning.” Donate here: square.link/u/0CrIWHnh

Father imprisoned for shaken baby case avoids life sentence, but maintains his innocence www.nbcnews.com/video/contro...

Hearing dates set for East Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson's case after execution delay www.cbs19.tv/article/news...

Travis County district attorney moves to exonerate wrongfully accused yogurt shop murder suspects www.kut.org/crime-justic...

By donating to CIFS today, you are helping us fight for our clients, like Jessica Logan, who was convicted based on 911-call analysis in Illinois. You make our work possible. Donate any amount today: square.link/u/0CrIWHnh

Diagnosis of a Crime: Melanie Reid’s new podcast investigation newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/04/d...

Mark Geralds’ case is riddled with issues including blood at the crime scene that did not match his and inadequate trial counsel. But Geralds is set to be executed tonight in Florida while many questions remain.

Happy Release Anniversary to our former client, Alan Butts! Alan spent nearly 20 years in prison for a crime that never occurred. He was released in 2022 and fully exonerated in 2024. Happy 3 years free, Alan!

Louisiana Death Row Prisoner Jimmie Duncan Released on Bail After Evidence Shows He is “Factually Innocent” deathpenaltyinfo.org/louisiana-de...

We would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who came together yesterday and helped us raise $9,930 for GivingTuesday. Every donation, every shared post, and every mention made a difference and helped us reach our goal. Thank you to Lansner & Kubitschek for being our gift-matching partner

UPDATE: On this GivingTuesday, we are excited to announce that you all have helped us raise $6,735! It’s not too late to give and have your donation matched. Help us continue to be here as the resource so many attorneys and wrongfully accused people rely on. Donate here: square.link/u/47bdWRjp

We have news to share! You all have come together and met the Lansner & Kubitschek GivingTuesday match! Now, anonymous donors have come together to offer another $2,000 so the matching continues! Donate here: square.link/u/47bdWRjp

Today is GivingTuesday! Donate today and your gift will be matched by the Lansner & Kubitschek law firm until we reach our $2,000 goal! Your gift will go twice as far to help people like Jessica Logan and Robert Roberson. Donate here: square.link/u/47bdWRjp