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The U.S. Supreme Court Rules 6-3 in Favor of Rodney Reed

The U.S. Supreme Court Rules 6-3 in Favor of Rodney Reed

The court ruled that Mr. Reed’s challenge to Texas' post-conviction DNA testing statute was filed on time.

04.19.23 by Innocence Staff

Breaking News: Pervis Payne Eligible for Parole in Five Years

Breaking News: Pervis Payne Eligible for Parole in Five Years

“The Judge considered this matter thoughtfully and deliberately and did the right thing."

01.31.22 by Innocence Staff

For 23 Years, Prosecutors Illegally Hid Evidence That Could Have Exonerated Rodney Reed

For 23 Years, Prosecutors Illegally Hid Evidence That Could Have Exonerated Rodney Reed

u0022Rodney Reed’s conviction and death sentence must be overturned.”

12.17.21 by Innocence Staff

Books That Inspired the Innocence Project in 2021

Books That Inspired the Innocence Project in 2021

Fifteen books to level up your understanding of justice and equity.

12.13.21 by Alicia Maule

Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander Colleagues and Communities

Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander Colleagues and Communities

03.30.21 by Innocence Staff

Rodney Reed Speaks Out from Death Row A Year After His Execution Stay

Rodney Reed Speaks Out from Death Row A Year After His Execution Stay

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the Texas prison system and pushed Rodney Reed’s hearing back to 2021

11.15.20 by Alicia Maule

Nine Years After the Execution of Troy Davis, Innocent Black Men Are Still Being Sentenced to Death

Nine Years After the Execution of Troy Davis, Innocent Black Men Are Still Being Sentenced to Death

Racial bias still plays a role in the use of the death penalty, which is disproportionately given to Black men.

09.21.20 by Daniele Selby

The Innocence Project’s New Executive Director Christina Swarns Is Ready to Dismantle the System That Devalues Black Life

The Innocence Project’s New Executive Director Christina Swarns Is Ready to Dismantle the System That Devalues Black Life

Christina shared her favorite books, the role the organization should have in the movement for Black lives, and more.

09.08.20 by Alicia Maule

From Emmett Till to Pervis Payne — Black Men in America Are Still Killed for Crimes They Didn’t Commit

From Emmett Till to Pervis Payne — Black Men in America Are Still Killed for Crimes They Didn’t Commit

Innocence Project client Pervis Payne is scheduled to be executed on Dec. 3, in Tennessee.

07.25.20 by Daniele Selby

Pervis Payne Has Been on Death Row for 33 Years — Here’s What You Should Know

Pervis Payne Has Been on Death Row for 33 Years — Here’s What You Should Know

Pervis Payne, who has an intellectual disability, has maintained his innocence for 33 yearsrn

07.22.20 by Daniele Selby

DNA Testing Could Prove Pervis Payne’s Innocence, says Innocence Project in Petition Filed Today

DNA Testing Could Prove Pervis Payne’s Innocence, says Innocence Project in Petition Filed Today

“Racism, hidden evidence, and intellectual disability were a recipe for wrongful conviction for Pervis Payne.”

07.22.20 by Innocence Staff

Justice Delayed, Justice Denied: How the System Failed Ahmaud Arbery

Justice Delayed, Justice Denied: How the System Failed Ahmaud Arbery

The Innocence Project stands with Ahmaud Arbery, presumed guilty and robbed of his life in broad daylight.

05.13.20 by Daniele Selby