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The Innocence Project Withdraws Jimmie Duncan's Clemency Petition in Louisiana

The Innocence Project Withdraws Jimmie Duncan's Clemency Petition in Louisiana

The State has shown it is not taking the process of reviewing death row clemency petitions seriously, and Mr. Duncan has new, compelling evidence of innocence.

12.05.23 By Innocence Staff

Death Row building at the Louisiana State Penitentiary Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 in Angola, La. ( AP Photo/Judi Bottoni )

The State has shown it is not taking the process of reviewing death row clemency petitions seriously, and Mr. Duncan has new, compelling evidence of innocence.

12.05.23 | By Innocence Staff

Alondra Nelson, Acclaimed Scholar and Policy Advisor, Joins Innocence Project Board of Directors

Alondra Nelson, Acclaimed Scholar and Policy Advisor, Joins Innocence Project Board of Directors

Dr. Nelson is a leading social science researcher who previously served as the acting director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

12.01.23 By Innocence Staff

Alondra Nelson, Acclaimed Scholar and Policy Advisor, Joins Innocence Project Board of Directors

Dr. Nelson is a leading social science researcher who previously served as the acting director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

12.01.23 | By Innocence Staff

Jabar Walker Exonerated After 25 Years of Wrongful Conviction in Manhattan Double Homicide

Jabar Walker Exonerated After 25 Years of Wrongful Conviction in Manhattan Double Homicide

New evidence of Mr. Walker’s innocence revealed police from the notorious “Dirty 30” precinct pressured a witness to incriminate him.

11.27.23 By Innocence Staff

Jabar Walker exonerated in Manhattan on Nov. 27, 2023 (Image: Elijah Craig II/Innocence Project)

New evidence of Mr. Walker’s innocence revealed police from the notorious “Dirty 30” precinct pressured a witness to incriminate him.

11.27.23 | By Innocence Staff

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