Louisiana

'There’s No Other Place Like It On The Planet': The Innocence Network Conference Shines Through New Orleans

'There’s No Other Place Like It On The Planet': The Innocence Network Conference Shines Through New Orleans

Over 1,200 people, including 400 freed and exonerated people, their families, and teams, were united at the 2024 Innocence Network Conference in New Orleans.

Events 03.26.24 by Innocence Project

Send a Joyful Holiday Message to Five Innocence Project Clients Fighting for Freedom

Send a Joyful Holiday Message to Five Innocence Project Clients Fighting for Freedom

Receiving letters of support is comforting and a reminder to the wrongfully convicted that people still care and will not stop fighting for them until they are freed.

Action 12.12.23 by Alicia Maule

The Innocence Project Withdraws Jimmie Duncan's Clemency Petition in Louisiana

The Innocence Project Withdraws Jimmie Duncan's Clemency Petition in Louisiana

The State has shown it is not taking the process of reviewing death row clemency petitions seriously, and Mr. Duncan has new, compelling evidence of innocence.

Breaking News 12.05.23 by Innocence Staff

9 Reasons Why the Historic Mass Clemency Effort in Louisiana May Save Innocent People From Execution

9 Reasons Why the Historic Mass Clemency Effort in Louisiana May Save Innocent People From Execution

Louisiana residents should speak out before Gov. Edwards leaves office in January 2024.

Urgent 09.20.23 by Alicia Maule

Darrill Henry Exonerated in New Orleans Double Murder Following Decades-Long Fight

Darrill Henry Exonerated in New Orleans Double Murder Following Decades-Long Fight

The case was dropped after DNA established that Mr. Henry was wrongly convicted based on erroneous eyewitness testimony.

01.20.23 by Innocence Staff

Carine Williams to Join the Innocence Project as Chief Program Strategy Officer

Carine Williams to Join the Innocence Project as Chief Program Strategy Officer

Williams is a brilliant lawyer who has dedicated her career to criminal justice reform.

08.10.20 by Innocence Staff

6 Powerful Photos of Darrill Henry’s Release After 15 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment

6 Powerful Photos of Darrill Henry’s Release After 15 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment

These photos capture a moment 15 years in the making.

05.08.20 by Daniele Selby

Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic, Darrill Henry Wins a New Trial, But Must Wait in Prison

Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic, Darrill Henry Wins a New Trial, But Must Wait in Prison

A New Orleans judge overturned Darill Henry’s conviction and ordered a new trial.

03.20.20 by Daniele Selby

Exoneree Archie Williams to Perform at Amateur Night at the Apollo on October 30

Exoneree Archie Williams to Perform at Amateur Night at the Apollo on October 30

10.28.19 by Innocence Staff

Archie Williams' Heartbreaking Letter to Barry Scheck: "It’s like no one cares"

Archie Williams' Heartbreaking Letter to Barry Scheck: "It’s like no one cares"

03.27.19 by Innocence Staff

Match in National Fingerprint Database Establishes Innocence of Baton Rouge Man After 36 Years in Prison

Match in National Fingerprint Database Establishes Innocence of Baton Rouge Man After 36 Years in Prison

03.21.19 by Innocence Staff

Report: Black People Disproportionately Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Louisiana

Report: Black People Disproportionately Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Louisiana

09.21.18 by Innocence Staff