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Convicted as teenagers, the West Memphis Three have been working to clear their names for 30 years and are seeking new DNA testing.

06.07.23 by Daniele Selby

Mr. Glossip has been on Oklahoma's death row for 25 years. SCOTUS recently halted his execution.

06.06.23 by Alicia Maule

Faced with the threat of severe sentences, innocent people can and do plead guilty.

Opinion 06.01.23 by Christina Swarns

For AAPI Heritage Month, we’re highlighting the stories of four wrongly convicted Asian American individuals.

05.24.23 by Meghan Nguyen

Despite his innocence, Mr. Day pleaded guilty, fearing a 99-year sentence if he went to trial and lost.

05.24.23 by Innocence Staff

This Mother's Day, we're celebrating the women who have taken a stand against wrongful conviction through powerful photos.

05.12.23 by Dani Selby

“This is my child’s life … I'm not going to be quiet."

05.12.23 by Alicia Maule

An investigation of Mount Vernon Police found that officers used excessive force, made false arrests, and planted evidence to secure convictions.

05.11.23 by Innocence Project

For 30 years, our team has done work to create a more fair, just, and compassionate legal system for everyone in this country.

05.10.23 by Fiona Guthrie

“His jury never heard powerful, readily available evidence showing that he was misidentified.”

05.09.23 by Innocence Staff

DNA has helped exonerate hundreds of people.

04.25.23 by Daniele Selby

On National Card and Letter Writing Month, here’s how you can send a letter to someone who is incarcerated.

04.21.23 by Meghan Nguyen