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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

Sandra Reed, the mother of Rodney Reed, shows her continued support for her son outside a Texas courtroom on Oct. 10, 2017. (Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

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

Watch: A Run For Freedom: Orlando Boquete’s Story

Watch: A Run For Freedom: Orlando Boquete’s Story

Orlando Boquete was wrongly convicted and escaped prison twice. Watch how he ran his way to freedom.

01.19.22 by Alicia Maule

Orlando Boquete running in Chicago in 2021. (Image: Screenshot from

Orlando Boquete was wrongly convicted and escaped prison twice. Watch how he ran his way to freedom.

01.19.22 by Alicia Maule

New York State Supreme Court Exonerates Rafael Ruiz After 35 Years

New York State Supreme Court Exonerates Rafael Ruiz After 35 Years

01.28.20 by Daniele Selby

Rafael Ruiz and his family walk out of the New York State Supreme Court after his exoneration on Jan. 28, 2020. [Daniele Selby/Innocence Project]

01.28.20 by Daniele Selby

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