wrongful conviction

A powerful performance, testimonies from exonerees, honoring champions of justice, and a surprise win for a particularly deserving guest.

05.29.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

Newly discovered forensic evidence undermines the prosecution’s entire case.

Press Release 05.26.26 by Innocence Staff

A courthouse bailiff’s chance assignment led to a 20-year fight to free Carmen Mejia, an innocent woman in Texas.

05.07.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

DNA testing has contributed to over 600 exonerations since 1989.

04.29.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

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