Virginia

Virginia Exonerates Marvin Grimm, Jr. in 1975 Murder Case After 45 Years of Wrongful Incarceration

Virginia Exonerates Marvin Grimm, Jr. in 1975 Murder Case After 45 Years of Wrongful Incarceration

Mr. Grimm served more years in prison than any client exonerated by the Innocence Project.

Exoneration 06.21.24 by Innocence Staff

Virginia Just Made Closed Criminal Investigative Files Public — Here's Why That Matters

Virginia Just Made Closed Criminal Investigative Files Public — Here's Why That Matters

A big step toward greater police transparency and justice.

04.01.21 by Innocence Staff

Goofing Off and Bringing Joy: Exoneree Keith Harward on Life After Prison and ‘The Innocence Files’

Goofing Off and Bringing Joy: Exoneree Keith Harward on Life After Prison and ‘The Innocence Files’

“All I had was plenty of time to die. Now, I don't have enough time to live!” Harward said.

05.02.20 by Daniele Selby

Join Our Conversation with Thomas Haynesworth of “The Innocence Files” on Virginia’s Groundbreaking New Innocence Laws

Join Our Conversation with Thomas Haynesworth of “The Innocence Files” on Virginia’s Groundbreaking New Innocence Laws

Learn about the recently passed innocence laws in Virginia on Thursday, May 7 at 3 p.m. on Facebook Live.

04.30.20 by Innocence Staff

Groundbreaking New Law in Virginia Removes Barrier to Proving Innocence

Groundbreaking New Law in Virginia Removes Barrier to Proving Innocence

Newly enacted measure strengthens access to writ of actual innocence.

04.13.20 by Innocence Staff

DNA Evidence Excludes Indiana Man from 1975 Rape

DNA Evidence Excludes Indiana Man from 1975 Rape

10.12.17 by Innocence Staff

This Week in Innocence News - May 12, 2017

This Week in Innocence News - May 12, 2017

05.12.17 by Innocence Staff

The Innocence Project Responds to Virginia’s Request for Dismissal of Client’s Actual Innocence Petition

The Innocence Project Responds to Virginia’s Request for Dismissal of Client’s Actual Innocence Petition

05.09.17 by Innocence Staff

Virginia Governor Pardons Norfolk Four

Virginia Governor Pardons Norfolk Four

03.22.17 by Innocence Staff

This Week in Innocence News: January 20, 2017

This Week in Innocence News: January 20, 2017

01.20.17 by Innocence Staff

North Carolina Man Continues to Fight his 1979 Murder Conviction

North Carolina Man Continues to Fight his 1979 Murder Conviction

01.19.17 by innocence staff

Important Update in the Case of Sherman Brown

Important Update in the Case of Sherman Brown

01.11.17 by Innocence Staff