police brutality

John Galvan, Arthur Almendarez, and Francisco Nanez Are Exonerated in Alleged Aggravated Arson and Murder Case

John Galvan, Arthur Almendarez, and Francisco Nanez Are Exonerated in Alleged Aggravated Arson and Murder Case

Combined, the men spent 105 years in prison for a crime they didn’t commit.

07.21.22 by Innocence Staff

John Galvan released from Cook County Jail after 35 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit (Image: Ray Abercrombie / Innocence Project).

Combined, the men spent 105 years in prison for a crime they didn’t commit.

07.21.22 by Innocence Staff

George Floyd Should Be Alive Today

George Floyd Should Be Alive Today

The conviction of Derek Chauvin is no substitute for the critical changes needed to prevent further police misconduct.

04.20.21 by Christina Swarns

A memorial to George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Image: munshots/Unsplash)

The conviction of Derek Chauvin is no substitute for the critical changes needed to prevent further police misconduct.

04.20.21 by Christina Swarns

New Jersey Introduces SB2656, Bill That Would Expose Police Misconduct

New Jersey Introduces SB2656, Bill That Would Expose Police Misconduct

New Jersey is one of 21 states where police disciplinary records are confidential but a new bill may change that.

07.15.20 by Michelle Feldman

New Jersey Introduces SB2656, Bill That Would Expose Police Misconduct

New Jersey is one of 21 states where police disciplinary records are confidential but a new bill may change that.

07.15.20 by Michelle Feldman

In a Historic Victory, Governor Cuomo Signs Repeal of 50-A Into Law

In a Historic Victory, Governor Cuomo Signs Repeal of 50-A Into Law

New York took one step forward in addressing police violence in our communities.

06.09.20 by Innocence Staff

Photo of Senator Zellnor Myrie hugging Senator Jamaal T. Bailey after voting in favor of repealing 50-A. Photo courtesy of NY Senate Media Services Office.

New York took one step forward in addressing police violence in our communities.

06.09.20 by Innocence Staff

‘They Executed My Brother in Broad Daylight’: The Unjust Killing of George Floyd

‘They Executed My Brother in Broad Daylight’: The Unjust Killing of George Floyd

George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis on Monday sparking protests across the country.

05.29.20 by Daniele Selby

Tony L. Clark holds a photo of George Floyd outside the Cup Food convenience store, near where Floyd was killed, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Image: Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)

George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis on Monday sparking protests across the country.

05.29.20 by Daniele Selby

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