We work to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
We work to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
Robert Roberson Again Asks Texas to Overturn His Wrongful 'Shaken Baby' Conviction
Mr. Roberson asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) again to grant relief based on significant new evidence supporting his actual innocence.
A Celebration of Freedom and Justice
Join us for an inspirational evening honoring exceptional heroes and partners in the Innocence Project’s fight to free the innocent and prevent future wrongful convictions.
Highlights
Commonsense Discovery Reform Is Under Attack: 8 Key Facts You Need to Know
Across the country, discovery reform has played a crucial role in preventing wrongful convictions. Rollbacks put innocent people at risk.
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We work through the courts to address the leading causes of wrongful conviction and establish legal precedent in areas where unvalidated forensic science can be unjustly used to convict an innocent person by filing briefs.
From COINTELPRO to Snapchat, Police Surveillance of Black People Is More Pervasive Than Ever
A Boston case shows the lack of police accountability in the surveillance of Black communities online.
From Shy Child to the Supreme Court: Innocence Project Executive Director Christina Swarns’ Rise in Justice Reform
Named one of America’s top lawyers, Ms. Swarns has spent decades challenging injustice. Here’s how she got there.
Why Do Wrongful Convictions Happen?
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