This year we advanced critical reforms in the criminal legal system, while also working to protect existing ones. We worked with exonerees and our Innocence Network partners to advance critical reforms that reveal, address, and prevent wrongful convictions. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YHgG2Z

In 1989, five teenage boys were wrongfully convicted of the rape of a jogger in Central Park. Today marks 23 years since DNA evidence helped free Exonerated Five. Their legacy continues to resonate across media, government and policy reform. Read: https://bit.ly/491s1j7

Join How To Get Away with Murder actor Jack Falahee in advancing our fight to free the innocent. Donations made today will be matched up to $150,000. Double your impact! bit.ly/3MIJkOF

A 3-part @nbcnews.com series highlights wrongful convictions based on the now-widely debunked “shaken baby syndrome” hypothesis that has put hundreds of innocent parents in prison and on death row. nbcnews.to/4s5jwfM

Manner-of-death opinions are rooted in bias — ex: in determining the manner of death, a pathologist may base findings on police reports. Courts should seriously consider whether to make such statements admissible and instead focus on scientific evidence, a new report states. Read: bit.ly/4jkGQCt

Cornelius Dupree was exonerated in 2011 after spending more than 30 years in prison for a crime that he never committed. For him the Innocence Network Conference is a reminder that they’re not alone. Help exonerees like him get to the conference via this Go Fund Me. https://bit.ly/4rIpAuF

New Hampshire has a restrictive three-year deadline on requests for new trials. This means that if new evidence is discovered, or a confession proves someone’s innocence — they’re out of luck. Some lawmakers are trying to change it. Read more: https://bit.ly/44n0wiL

This year we kicked off our partnership with Nashville’s oldest coffee company, Bongo Java Roasting Co., and we’re excited to announce an exclusive launch of limited-edition merch! 15% of proceeds help free innocent people from prison. Shop here: https://bit.ly/4psGyvp

For Renay — and hundreds of other exonerees — The @innocencenetwork.bsky.social Conference is more than an event. It’s a safe haven, a community of support, and a reminder that they are not alone.

This holiday season, your gift supporting our work to free the innocent will be doubled by a generous group of donors. Help us transform the legal system today! https://bit.ly/48LjctS

WATCH: Innocence Project presents its new short film “What I Didn’t Know.” Three exonerees speak about the inner strength that carried them through years of wrongful incarceration, and how they navigate their newfound freedom. Watch here: youtu.be/Mt_prlNPCbM

In January, Scott Minton walked free after 30 years behind bars in Tennessee for a crime he didn’t commit. Every victory we achieved last fiscal year was the result of an unrelenting pursuit of truth and justice. Take a look at the impact we made in FY25: https://bit.ly/4pHrkCh

Jimmie “Chris” Duncan was released on bail a day before Thanksgiving, after 27 spending years on death row. Mr. Duncan was released on a $150,000 bond, and his vacated conviction is still being reviewed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. Read more about him: https://bit.ly/3KA3QAg

This Giving Tuesday, all donations will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000. Make a gift that goes twice as far in the fight to free wrongly convicted people, fix the broken systems that robbed them of their freedom, and advance the innocence movement. bit.ly/4aqhv7s

Get 40% off your Innocence Project merch! Use code Holiday40 for this Black Friday deal and enjoy it for the rest of the year. Support the innocence movement today. Shop now: https://shop.innocenceproject.org/

BREAKING: Jimmie “Chris” Duncan is released on bail Wednesday after being on death row for 27 years. In 1993, Mr. Duncan was wrongfully accused of the death of his then girlfriend’s daughter, who was found unconscious in a bathtub. Read more: bit.ly/4ofLq5z

A new ruling from New Jersey that deems the “shaken baby syndrome” theory unreliable for admission at trials could prove helpful in the case of Robert Roberson. Robert was wrongfully convicted of his daughter’s death 22 years ago. He remains on death row in Texas. https://bit.ly/4oceavX

Death penalty cases are plagued with racism and systemic flaws such as police misconduct and false testimony. A new @aclu report exposes such systemic failures in the criminal justice system. bit.ly/3K1EWcC

“The conference has been really eye-opening for me because I know I am not alone, and there is a lot of support here,” said Herman Williams at last year’s @innocencenetwork.bsky.social Conference. Herman spent 29 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.

Texas almost executed an innocent man last month, who has been on the death row for the last 22 years based on a junk theory. He still maintains his innocence and his supporters are demanding a fresh trial in his case. Read Robert’s story in @thenation.com: bit.ly/4plV6wm

Remembering Dr. Edward Blake, a pioneer in the DNA revolution, whose relentless work led to the first-ever post-conviction DNA exoneration. Dr. Blake passed away earlier this year at the age of 80. Read our obituary of Dr. Blake: innocenceproject.org/news/remembe...

We did it! An absolute honor accepting this #AnthemAwards yesterday for our collective work on #commutetherow last year—which took 37 people off the federal death row—along with Madeo Studio and Mission Wired. Thanks to everyone that supports our mission!

NEW: We released a report exposing how death penalty cases are often plagued with errors and misconduct that lead to wrongful convictions. Black defendants are more likely to be sentenced to death for a crime they didn’t commit because of the systemic racism baked into the death penalty.

We are finalists for two Anthem Awards, along with our partners from MissionWired and Madeo Studio and were selected from over 2,000 submissions across 42 countries! Stay tuned for updates as we attend the ceremony in New York City tomorrow night. www.anthemawards.com/about-us/

Innocence and Justice Louisiana client Calvin Duncan spent 28 years behind bars in Louisiana for a crime he never committed. Last week he became the newly elected clerk of the criminal court in New Orleans, defeating the incumbent with 68% votes in his favor. Read his story: tinyurl.com/m5fxh9bz

Get an exclusive chance to win two first-class United Airlines tickets! Enter the sweepstakes before 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16 by making a donation. Donate today: tinyurl.com/2s463v38

BREAKING: Danny Davis is exonerated after 33 years! On Wednesday afternoon Illinois’ Alexander County Courthouse dismissed all charges against Danny, exonerating him of his 1992 murder conviction, which was based on false confessions. tinyurl.com/5n98kdcm

The state of Texas is trying to block a new hearing in #RobertRoberson’s case that could prove his innocence. He was granted a third stay of execution last month, and has spent 22 years on Texas’ death row. His case is in limbo. Read here: bit.ly/3LDvsEM

This Veteran’s Day we salute our exonerees who served the country and defended our freedoms. #veteransday Take a look at their stories: https://innocenceproject.org/news/meet-8-exonerees-who-served-in-the-military/

Happy 7th exoneration anniversary to Clemente Aguirre, who spent 14 years in prison, including 10 on death row, for a crime he did not commit. Take a moment to read Clemente’s story: tinyurl.com/37aduesk

"50 years of life and it's my first time voting. I almost cried. Freedom, what a feeling,” said Exoneree Advisory Council Member Stefon Morant #ElectionDay. Read more on what voting means to exonerees: tinyurl.com/8yu4fdt8

Today would have marked the 14th exoneration anniversary of Jonathan Barr. Last year, Jonathan was tragically killed in a mass shooting in Chicago.

After spending 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, #TheInnocenceProject client and exoneree Fernando Bermudez takes voting seriously, and in fact, makes it a “family affair.”

When exoneree and former The Innocence Project client Robert DuBoise was released in 2020, after languishing in prison for nearly 36 years due to wrongful conviction, he came out realizing how much voting in elections could impact one’s life.

Two years ago, we shared the story of an IP team member running the NYC Marathon — one mile for every year Jabar Walker lost to wrongful conviction. The marathon returns Sunday, but thousands like Jabar are still fighting for freedom. Read & remember why we run: innocenceproject.org/news/im-runn...

Nine members of The Innocence Project are running the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon to support the fight of ending wrongful incarceration. Donate to their fundraising efforts and cheer them tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg

Clients of @GreatNorth_IP and @Wi_Innocence, brothers Robert and David Blintz, who were exonerated last year after DNA evidence proved their innocence recently spoke to NBC 26 sharing their story. Read their story here: www.nbc26.com/homepage-sho...

Last year, Termaine Hicks ran the NYC Marathon to celebrate his freedom and resilience after 19 years of wrongful conviction.

The Innocence Project wishes exoneree and Exoneree Advisory Member, Michelle Murphy a very Happy Birthday! Michelle served 20 years for the wrongful conviction of her infant son until DNA testing proved her innocence in 2014. Read her story: https://bit.ly/47sq8ve

The city’s most anticipated annual sporting event is here. Members of The Innocent Project team will be running the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Cheer them on 11/2, and make a donation to help empower our mission: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg

Earlier this month, Robert Roberson narrowly avoided execution for a crime that never occurred. “This would be a horror in and of itself,” a former Texas mayor writes in an opinion column. Read his insights here: https://bit.ly/3L9V246

The NYC Marathon is coming up this Sunday! In honor of the legendary race, we're highlighting the story of IP client and exoneree Orlando Boquete and his run for freedom. innocenceproject.org/news/watch-a...

Congratulations to Martin Tankleff on his admission to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar! From wrongful conviction to advocate and attorney, his journey embodies resilience and hope. https://bit.ly/47kel1V

We're up for an Anthem Award along with out partners at MissionWired for our work on Marcellus Williams' case. Please take a moment to vote for our campaign today: https://bit.ly/4ngDQao

“When no one would listen, I found my voice in hip-hop.” Read how Huwe Burton turned wrongful incarceration into creativity and resilience. https://bit.ly/3KZy0wJ

After 24 years, Andrew Wayne Roark’s conviction was overturned as “shaken baby syndrome” science was debunked. Now, defense attorneys say his case could open the door to justice for #RobertRoberson and others still behind bars. www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2...

"What happened to [Robert Roberson] could happen to so many others if we don’t demand more autism awareness in law enforcement and in our courts." Read more: https://bit.ly/4qc0jIt

Robert Roberson’s story shows exactly why we must end the death penalty. There's an abundance of evidence pointing to his innocence, but he's still on death row in Texas. Take a moment to read more in the San Antonio Express News: https://bit.ly/47qZhRk

Wrongfully convicted when he was just 14 years old, Raymond Santana spent five years with no release. Now known as one of the Exonerated Five, he turned his pain into passion and creativity, starting a fashion line. Learn more about Raymond’s story: https://bit.ly/4ojwHH4

The Texas Court of Appeals granting Robert Roberson a stay of execution gives us hope — but his fight for justice is long from over. Robert remains on death row for a crime that never even happened: https://bit.ly/46XUPrK