exonerees

‘Like a Family Reunion’: Reflections from the 2025 Innocence Network Conference in Seattle

‘Like a Family Reunion’: Reflections from the 2025 Innocence Network Conference in Seattle

Connection, creativity, and courage defined this year’s conference.

04.18.25 by Alyxaundria Sanford

A Path to Financial Health and Well-Being: Innocence Project Partners With Goldman Sachs Ayco to Provide a Financial Wellness Program for Exonerees

A Path to Financial Health and Well-Being: Innocence Project Partners With Goldman Sachs Ayco to Provide a Financial Wellness Program for Exonerees

The program provides a comprehensive financial toolset to exonerees and is tailored to each individual's unique financial needs and knowledge.

09.03.24 by Innocence Staff

8 Must-Read Books by Wrongly Convicted Writers

8 Must-Read Books by Wrongly Convicted Writers

These moving memoirs highlight strength, survival, and the urgent need for change.

09.08.21 by Innocence Staff

4 Freed and Exonerated People on How Their Dogs Changed Their Lives

4 Freed and Exonerated People on How Their Dogs Changed Their Lives

“I always told her ... one day we will be free.”

08.26.20 by Daniele Selby

Why These Exonerees Hope the Repeal of 50-A Will Break Down the ‘Blue Wall of Silence’

Why These Exonerees Hope the Repeal of 50-A Will Break Down the ‘Blue Wall of Silence’

Shabaka Shakur and Derrick Hamilton spent more than 25 years in prison because of misconduct by the same police officer.

06.11.20 by Daniele Selby, Alicia Maule

7 Exonerees Tell Us Why They Love the Ocean on World Oceans Day

7 Exonerees Tell Us Why They Love the Ocean on World Oceans Day

The ocean provides food and helps produce oxygen. To these exonerees, it also symbolizes hope and resilience.

06.08.20 by Innocence Staff

15 Amazing Reactions to New Netflix Series 'The Innocence Files'

15 Amazing Reactions to New Netflix Series 'The Innocence Files'

The messages of support for the wrongfully convicted and the series has been overwhelming.

04.24.20 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project Responds to Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Attempts to Roll Back Key NY Pretrial Reforms

Innocence Project Responds to Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Attempts to Roll Back Key NY Pretrial Reforms

11.22.19 by Innocence Staff

Editorial: Kansas Must Compensate its Wrongfully Convicted

Editorial: Kansas Must Compensate its Wrongfully Convicted

12.04.17 by Innocence Staff

Peter Pringle and Sunny Jacobs: Finding Love After Wrongful Conviction

Peter Pringle and Sunny Jacobs: Finding Love After Wrongful Conviction

12.01.17 by Innocence Staff

Brooklyn Suit-Maker Dresses the Wrongfully Convicted For What Lies Ahead

Brooklyn Suit-Maker Dresses the Wrongfully Convicted For What Lies Ahead

09.26.17 by Innocence Staff

Central Park Five Awarded Honorary High School Diplomas

Central Park Five Awarded Honorary High School Diplomas

06.27.17 by Innocence Staff