wrongful conviction

The Innocence Project partnered on the new play, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, which tells the story of Pennsylvania death row exoneree Nick Yarris.

04.16.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Mr. Genrich has spent 34 years wrongfully convicted of murder based on invalidated toolmark evidence, and now remains incarcerated on lesser charges due to a filing deadline technicality.

04.13.26 by Innocence Staff

The Innocence Network Conference is taking place in Chicago for the first time.

04.10.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

New research shows language barriers and dialect bias are quietly fueling wrongful convictions.

04.03.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

These three fellows are excited to bring their unique experiences and deep commitment to post-conviction work and racial justice.

04.02.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

More than 30 intimate conversations from people impacted by wrongful conviction will be preserved in the Library of Congress.

03.19.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

After his release, a video game was all Mr. Jacobsen had — until he met Lindy Lambert.

Valentine's Day 02.13.26 by Mrinali Dhembla

In her new novel, this Innocence Project attorney challenges readers to look at the criminal legal system in a different way.

02.11.26 by Louise Liu

Dallas County Commissioners Court posthumously proclaimed Mr. Walker’s innocence in the 1954 racially fueled capital murder case.

Breaking 01.21.26 by Innocence Staff

What began as one of New York’s most infamous cases of wrongful conviction now stands as a testament to survival, solidarity, and systemic change.

12.18.25 by Bella Bromberg

These stories reveal the flaws in our criminal legal system and the strength of those impacted — and they’ll fuel you for the fight ahead.

12.17.25 by Mrinali Dhembla

2025 revealed the extraordinary power of persistence, people, and the pursuit of justice.

12.10.25 by Alicia Maule