Johnny Hincapie was exonerated in 2015 after serving 25 years in prison. He was wrongly convicted in 1991 of a murder he did not commit based on a false confession, official misconduct, and an inadequate defense. While in prison, Mr. Hincapie received a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science from Mercy College, graduating with honors. He went on to receive a master’s in professional studies from the New York Theological Seminary. During the last 15 years of his incarceration, Mr. Hincapie focused on studying, teaching, and performing in theater. Today, Mr. Hincapie engages in activities related to criminal justice reform and social justice.