Central Park Five

Exonerated Five Extends Support to Steven Lopez, Sixth Person Exonerated in Jogger Case

Exonerated Five Extends Support to Steven Lopez, Sixth Person Exonerated in Jogger Case

On behalf of members of the Exonerated 5 and the Innocence Project, we extend our deepest support to Steven Lopez.

07.26.22 by Innocence Staff

Illinois Becomes the First State to Ban Police from Lying to Juveniles During Interrogations

Illinois Becomes the First State to Ban Police from Lying to Juveniles During Interrogations

Governor Pritzker signs historic bill prohibiting police from using deception during interrogations of minors.

07.15.21 by Innocence Staff

Historic Deception Bill Passes Illinois Legislature, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Historic Deception Bill Passes Illinois Legislature, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Illinois becomes first state in the U.S. to pass legislation prohibiting police from using deception with youth.

05.30.21 by Innocence Staff

The Innocence Project's Top Recommended Films and Series of 2020

The Innocence Project's Top Recommended Films and Series of 2020

From u0022The Innocence Filesu0022 to u0022The Trial of the Chicago Seven,u0022 these films and series shine a spotlight on injustice.

12.24.20 by Innocence Staff

Freddy Miyares: I could never really fully become Raymond Santana

Freddy Miyares: I could never really fully become Raymond Santana

09.24.19 by Innocence Staff

Freddy Miyares of the Emmy Winning Series "When They See Us" Joins Roster of Innocence Ambassadors

Freddy Miyares of the Emmy Winning Series "When They See Us" Joins Roster of Innocence Ambassadors

09.23.19 by Innocence Staff

Aurora Perrineau of the Emmy-Nominated Series "When They See Us" Joins Innocence Ambassadors

Aurora Perrineau of the Emmy-Nominated Series "When They See Us" Joins Innocence Ambassadors

09.18.19 by Innocence Staff

This Week in Innocence-Related Media – June 2, 2019

This Week in Innocence-Related Media – June 2, 2019

06.07.19 by Innocence Staff

Outpouring of Support for Ava DuVernay's Powerful Series "When They See Us"

Outpouring of Support for Ava DuVernay's Powerful Series "When They See Us"

06.05.19 by Innocence Staff

Niecy Nash: "When They See Us" Changed My Life

Niecy Nash: "When They See Us" Changed My Life

06.04.19 by Innocence Staff

#BlackBehindBars: Sparking a conversation on the black wrongful conviction experience in the U.S.

#BlackBehindBars: Sparking a conversation on the black wrongful conviction experience in the U.S.

02.04.19 by Alicia Maule

Award-Winning Producer, Comedian and Actress Niecy Nash is now an Innocence Ambassador!

Award-Winning Producer, Comedian and Actress Niecy Nash is now an Innocence Ambassador!

12.07.18 by Innocence Staff