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Fernando Bermudez Tells His Story of Wrongful Conviction With Art You Can Proudly Wear

Fernando Bermudez Tells His Story of Wrongful Conviction With Art You Can Proudly Wear

To mark the Innocence Project’s 34th anniversary, the artist and Speakers Bureau member channeled his journey into a powerful tribute to resilience, community, and the fight for justice.

08.03.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Fernando Bermudez holding the piece he created for Innocence Project's anniversary collection. (Image: Daniele Selby/Innocence Project)

To mark the Innocence Project’s 34th anniversary, the artist and Speakers Bureau member channeled his journey into a powerful tribute to resilience, community, and the fight for justice.

08.03.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

After 25 Years of Wrongful Conviction, He Watched His Favorite Team Win It All From the Business He Once Dreamed Of

After 25 Years of Wrongful Conviction, He Watched His Favorite Team Win It All From the Business He Once Dreamed Of

The New York Knicks' historic victories turned Mr. Walker's new bar into a bustling community space.

07.22.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

Jabar Walker at Lux Bar and Grill, which he co-owns with his brother, on July 28, 2026. (Image: Daniele Selby/Innocence Project)

The New York Knicks' historic victories turned Mr. Walker's new bar into a bustling community space.

07.22.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

This Police Method Is Used to Infer Guilt From 911 Calls, But It’s Not Backed by Science

This Police Method Is Used to Infer Guilt From 911 Calls, But It’s Not Backed by Science

Research shows that how you sound on a 911 call can determine whether police treat you as a victim or a perpetrator.

06.15.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Audio Waveform Visual on Computer Screen (Image: Envato)

Research shows that how you sound on a 911 call can determine whether police treat you as a victim or a perpetrator.

06.15.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

8 Defining Moments from the Innocence Project’s 2026 Gala — Free At Last: A Celebration of Freedom and Justice

8 Defining Moments from the Innocence Project’s 2026 Gala — Free At Last: A Celebration of Freedom and Justice

A powerful performance, testimonies from exonerees, honoring champions of justice, and a surprise win for a particularly deserving guest.

05.29.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

Banners celebrating exonerees Scott Minton and Marvin Grimm, Jr. at the 2025

A powerful performance, testimonies from exonerees, honoring champions of justice, and a surprise win for a particularly deserving guest.

05.29.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

Three Men Are Exonerated in Philadelphia After 28 Years of Wrongful Conviction

Three Men Are Exonerated in Philadelphia After 28 Years of Wrongful Conviction

Newly discovered forensic evidence undermines the prosecution’s entire case.

Press Release 05.26.26 by Innocence Staff

Jermal Shuler and his legal team on May 26, 2026, following his exoneration and release after 28 years of wrongful conviction in Pennsylvania. Left to right: Exoneration Project Executive Director and attorney Tara Thompson, Innocence Project Senior Staff Attorney Angie Louie, Jermal Shuler, and Innocence Project Paralegal Liv Chalfin. (Image: Laura Granese/Colibri Workshop for the Innocence Project)

Newly discovered forensic evidence undermines the prosecution’s entire case.

Press Release 05.26.26 by Innocence Staff

He Wasn’t Supposed to Work Her Trial. Now He’s Part of the Reason She’s Free.

He Wasn’t Supposed to Work Her Trial. Now He’s Part of the Reason She’s Free.

A courthouse bailiff’s chance assignment led to a 20-year fight to free Carmen Mejia, an innocent woman in Texas.

05.07.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Carmen Mejia meets with Art Guerrero for the first time since her exoneration, in Austin, Texas, on April 30, 2026. Montinique Monroe for the Innocence Project

A courthouse bailiff’s chance assignment led to a 20-year fight to free Carmen Mejia, an innocent woman in Texas.

05.07.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Five Facts About DNA Testing and Wrongful Convictions in 2026

Five Facts About DNA Testing and Wrongful Convictions in 2026

DNA testing has contributed to over 600 exonerations since 1989.

04.29.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

Five Facts About DNA Testing and Wrongful Convictions in 2026

DNA testing has contributed to over 600 exonerations since 1989.

04.29.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

'The Fear of 13' Brings Wrongful Conviction to Broadway

'The Fear of 13' Brings Wrongful Conviction to Broadway

The Innocence Project partnered on the new play, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, which tells the story of Pennsylvania death row exoneree Nick Yarris.

04.16.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Adrien Brody and Tessa Thomspon in

The Innocence Project partnered on the new play, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, which tells the story of Pennsylvania death row exoneree Nick Yarris.

04.16.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Jimmy Genrich’s 1993 Murder Charges Dismissed

Jimmy Genrich’s 1993 Murder Charges Dismissed

Mr. Genrich has spent 34 years wrongfully convicted of murder based on invalidated toolmark evidence, and now remains incarcerated on lesser charges due to a filing deadline technicality.

04.13.26 by Innocence Staff

Jimmy Genrich, represented by the Innocence Project.

Mr. Genrich has spent 34 years wrongfully convicted of murder based on invalidated toolmark evidence, and now remains incarcerated on lesser charges due to a filing deadline technicality.

04.13.26 by Innocence Staff

Exonerees and Advocates Come Together in the Nation’s Wrongful Conviction Capital

Exonerees and Advocates Come Together in the Nation’s Wrongful Conviction Capital

The Innocence Network Conference is taking place in Chicago for the first time.

04.10.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Exonerated attendees celebrate each other at the 2026 Innocence Network Conference in Chicago. (Photo: Lyra Photography)

The Innocence Network Conference is taking place in Chicago for the first time.

04.10.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Lost in Translation: How Language Barriers and Dialect Bias Are Sending Innocent People to Prison

Lost in Translation: How Language Barriers and Dialect Bias Are Sending Innocent People to Prison

New research shows language barriers and dialect bias are quietly fueling wrongful convictions.

04.03.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Norberto Peets (Image: Innocence Project/Jack Duran)

New research shows language barriers and dialect bias are quietly fueling wrongful convictions.

04.03.26 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Meet the Third Class of Post-Conviction Litigation Fellows

Meet the Third Class of Post-Conviction Litigation Fellows

These three fellows are excited to bring their unique experiences and deep commitment to post-conviction work and racial justice.

04.02.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

From left to right: Kayla Martin, Christina Williams, and Bella Cooper. (Image: Innocence Project/Mia Ossandon)

These three fellows are excited to bring their unique experiences and deep commitment to post-conviction work and racial justice.

04.02.26 by Ishikaa Kothari

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