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‘Like a Family Reunion’: Reflections from the 2025 Innocence Network Conference in Seattle

‘Like a Family Reunion’: Reflections from the 2025 Innocence Network Conference in Seattle

Connection, creativity, and courage defined this year’s conference.

04.18.25 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Innocence Project Statement on New York Discovery Reform in FY26 Budget Negotiations

Innocence Project Statement on New York Discovery Reform in FY26 Budget Negotiations

04.17.25 by Innocence Staff

Trial Judge Recognizes Melissa Lucio’s Innocence — 8 Facts You Need to Know 

Trial Judge Recognizes Melissa Lucio’s Innocence — 8 Facts You Need to Know 

After 17 years on death row, new findings affirm Melissa Lucio’s innocence.

04.09.25 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project and NYU Law Join Forces 

Innocence Project and NYU Law Join Forces 

Partnership includes a post-conviction litigation clinic for NYU Law students.

03.05.25 by Innocence Staff

Commonsense Discovery Reform Is Under Attack: 8 Key Facts You Need to Know

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.

03.04.25 by Alyxaundria Sanford

From COINTELPRO to Snapchat, Police Surveillance of Black People Is More Pervasive Than Ever

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.

02.27.25 by Alyxaundria Sanford

From Shy Child to the Supreme Court: Innocence Project Executive Director Christina Swarns’ Rise in Justice Reform 

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.

02.25.25 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Citing New Expert Reports and Other Evidence Supporting His Innocence, Robert Roberson Again Asks Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Overturn His Wrongful 'Shaken Baby' Conviction

Citing New Expert Reports and Other Evidence Supporting His Innocence, Robert Roberson Again Asks Texas Court of Criminal Appeals 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.

Breaking news 02.19.25 by Innocence Staff

‘Grounds for Innocence’: A Black History Month Collaboration With Bongo Java Roasting Co.

‘Grounds for Innocence’: A Black History Month Collaboration With Bongo Java Roasting Co.

The Innocence Project, Tennessee Innocence Project, and Nashville’s oldest coffee company, Bongo Java, unite to support the innocence movement.

02.18.25 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Five Reasons to Become a Monthly Donor With the Innocence Project

Five Reasons to Become a Monthly Donor With the Innocence Project

Your ongoing support makes an impact to help free the innocent and transform justice.

02.14.25 by Abbey McHugh

We're Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize

We're Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize

No matter the politics of the moment, we doubled down on fairness, accuracy, reliability, and accountability in the administration of the criminal legal system. Today is no different.

02.11.25 by Christina Swarns

Scott Minton Is Exonerated in Tennessee After Three Decades of Wrongful Conviction

Scott Minton Is Exonerated in Tennessee After Three Decades of Wrongful Conviction

Mr. Minton was wrongly convicted despite 18 alibi witnesses corroborating his whereabouts.

Breaking 01.23.25 by Innocence Staff