wrongful conviction

“Robert’s fate is now at the mercy of the Governor." Gretchen Sims Sween, one of Mr. Roberson’s attorneys, responds to today’s denial.

09.11.24 by Innocence Staff

Only five exonerees have received compensation under the statute since it became law 16 years ago.

08.27.24 by Katherine Jeng

Proceeds from the new limited-edition merchandise line will support the Innocence Project’s efforts to free wrongfully convicted individuals and reform the criminal legal system.

08.22.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Innocence Project Executive Director Christina Swarns and Innocence Project Staff Attorney Hannah Fitzsimmons outline legislation governments can pass right now to reduce the risk of wrongful convictions.

08.22.24 by Innocence Project Staff

“The new evidence in Robert Roberson’s case proves that his daughter Nikki died of natural and accidental causes and that no crime occurred,” said Gretchen Sween, one of Mr. Roberson’s attorneys.

Urgent 08.01.24 by Innocence Staff

Despite overwhelming evidence of his innocence, Missouri has scheduled Mr. Williams for execution on September 24, 2024.

07.02.24 by Innocence Staff

He could be the first person executed based on the debunked shaken baby syndrome hypothesis.

07.01.24 by Innocence Project Staff

Roberson would be first person in the U.S. executed based on the discredited shaken baby hypothesis unless the courts or Governor Abbott intervenes.

07.01.24 by Innocence Project Staff

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

Exoneration 06.21.24 by Innocence Staff

Despite their conviction being overturned, Morton Johnson, Sam Grasty, and Derrick Chappel remain in prison as Delaware County district attorney announced that he would appeal the decision.

Juneteenth 06.18.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford and Stephen Wentzell

Mr. Roberson would be the first person in the U.S. executed based on the discredited shaken baby hypothesis unless the courts or Gov. Abbott intervenes.

Urgent 06.18.24 by Innocence Staff

Having spent 18 years behind bars for a crime I didn't commit, I know firsthand the toll a wrongful conviction can take on one’s mental well-being.

06.06.24 by Rodney Roberts