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A Special Holiday Message from the Innocence Project

A Special Holiday Message from the Innocence Project

This Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to thank our amazing community of donors, advocates, and friends around the world for your ongoing support with a special message from some of our clients.

11.19.24

Trial Court Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Conviction and Death Sentence Be Overturned

Trial Court Recommends Melissa Lucio’s Conviction and Death Sentence Be Overturned

Judge finds for Ms. Lucio on all claims, including that she is actually innocent. The case is now in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for a final decision.

11.14.24 by Innocence Staff

Police Coerced a False Confession from 20-Year-Old Danny Davis — 32 Years Later, His Murder Conviction Is Finally Vacated

Police Coerced a False Confession from 20-Year-Old Danny Davis — 32 Years Later, His Murder Conviction Is Finally Vacated

Danny Davis returned home Tuesday after more than 32 years in prison for a murder that DNA evidence proves he did not commit.  

11.14.24 by Innocence Staff

Join Team Innocence Project for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

Join Team Innocence Project for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

11.13.24 by Innocence Staff

Wrongful Conviction Took Away Their Voice — Now They're Taking It Back in This Year's Election

Wrongful Conviction Took Away Their Voice — Now They're Taking It Back in This Year's Election

Exonerees share what the 2024 presidential election means to them.

10.31.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford

From Prison Run-a-thons to the NYC Marathon: Exoneree Termaine Hicks Prepares for the Running World's Biggest Stage

From Prison Run-a-thons to the NYC Marathon: Exoneree Termaine Hicks Prepares for the Running World's Biggest Stage

For Mr. Hicks, the marathon is a statement of physical and emotional endurance and a celebration of freedom.

10.31.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Response From Co-chairs and Vice Co-chairs of the Texas House Criminal Justice Reform Caucus to the OAG Statement

Response From Co-chairs and Vice Co-chairs of the Texas House Criminal Justice Reform Caucus to the OAG Statement

"The OAG’s Oct. 23, 2024, release about Robert Roberson’s case is misleading and in large part simply untrue."

10.25.24 by Innocence Staff

Rebuttal from Robert Roberson’s Legal Team to 10.23.2024 Statement from Office of Attorney General (OAG)

Rebuttal from Robert Roberson’s Legal Team to 10.23.2024 Statement from Office of Attorney General (OAG)

The Office of the Attorney General issued a press release, bearing the seal of the State of Texas, doubling down on its grotesque misrepresentations of Robert Roberson’s innocence case endeavoring to discredit Mr. Roberson.

10.24.24 by Innocence Staff

Robert Roberson Will Not Be Executed in Texas Tonight

Robert Roberson Will Not Be Executed in Texas Tonight

The Texas Supreme Court has reinstated the temporary restraining order requested by the Texas lawmakers.  

10.18.24 by Innocence Staff

Robert Roberson's Attorneys Respond to Denial of Clemency Request by Texas Board of Pardons And Paroles

Robert Roberson's Attorneys Respond to Denial of Clemency Request by Texas Board of Pardons And Paroles

Mr. Roberson, an innocent father with autism, has spent more than 20 years on death row for a crime that never occurred.

10.16.24 by Innocence Staff

Texas Lawmakers Ask Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Stay Robert Roberson's Execution and Consider Evidence Proving No Crime Occurred in His Case

Texas Lawmakers Ask Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Stay Robert Roberson's Execution and Consider Evidence Proving No Crime Occurred in His Case

The lawmakers are requesting a stay of execution for Robert Roberson until the end of the 2025 legislative session.

10.16.24 by Innocence Staff

Attorney Statement: Court Rejects Robert Roberson’s Motion to Vacate Execution Warrant and Remove Biased Judge

Attorney Statement: Court Rejects Robert Roberson’s Motion to Vacate Execution Warrant and Remove Biased Judge

Robert Roberson’s execution is scheduled for Oct. 17 despite overwhelming evidence of his innocence and widespread, bipartisan support for clemency.

10.15.24 by Innocence Staff