West Virginia Innocence Project

Murder Charges Against Philip Barnett Dismissed, Ending 13-Year Fight for Justice

Murder Charges Against Philip Barnett Dismissed, Ending 13-Year Fight for Justice

Co-defendants, Justin Black and Philip’s brother Nathan, also had all charges in the 2002 murder dropped.

10.05.21 by Innocence Staff

Philip and Nathan Barnett were exonerated in West Virginia on Oct. 5, 2021 (Image: Chris Jackson for AP Images/Innocence Project).

Co-defendants, Justin Black and Philip’s brother Nathan, also had all charges in the 2002 murder dropped.

10.05.21 by Innocence Staff

West Virginia Innocence Project Client Released from Prison

West Virginia Innocence Project Client Released from Prison

08.21.18 by Innocence Staff

West Virginia Innocence Project Client Released from Prison

08.21.18 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project Client Philip Barnett Released from Prison After Serving 10 Years for a Murder DNA Proves He Didn’t Commit

Innocence Project Client Philip Barnett Released from Prison After Serving 10 Years for a Murder DNA Proves He Didn’t Commit

08.09.18 by Innocence Staff

Philip and Nathan Barnett, two brothers wrongly convicted, moments after Philip was released from prison on August 9.

08.09.18 by Innocence Staff

New DNA Test Results Exclude Innocence Project Client Philip Barnett and Identify Alternate Suspect in 2002 Murder Case

New DNA Test Results Exclude Innocence Project Client Philip Barnett and Identify Alternate Suspect in 2002 Murder Case

06.01.18 by Innocence Staff

Nathan and Philip Barnett in court in 2011. Photo by The Herald-Dispatch.

06.01.18 by Innocence Staff