Topic: News

Trial Judge Recognizes Melissa Lucio’s Innocence — 8 Facts You Need to Know 

Trial Judge Recognizes Melissa Lucio’s Innocence — 8 Facts You Need to Know 

After nearly 20 years on death row, new findings affirm Melissa Lucio’s innocence.

04.09.25 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project and NYU Law Join Forces 

Innocence Project and NYU Law Join Forces 

Partnership includes a post-conviction litigation clinic for NYU Law students.

03.05.25 by Innocence Staff

Citing New Expert Reports and Other Evidence Supporting His Innocence, Robert Roberson Again Asks Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Overturn His Wrongful 'Shaken Baby' Conviction

Citing New Expert Reports and Other Evidence Supporting His Innocence, Robert Roberson Again Asks Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to Overturn His Wrongful 'Shaken Baby' Conviction

Mr. Roberson asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) again to grant relief based on significant new evidence supporting his actual innocence.

Breaking news 02.19.25 by Innocence Staff

Scott Minton Is Exonerated in Tennessee After Three Decades of Wrongful Conviction

Scott Minton Is Exonerated in Tennessee After Three Decades of Wrongful Conviction

Mr. Minton was wrongly convicted despite 18 alibi witnesses corroborating his whereabouts.

Breaking 01.23.25 by Innocence Staff

No Place Like Home: Five Exonerees Reflect on Life Before and After Wrongful Conviction

No Place Like Home: Five Exonerees Reflect on Life Before and After Wrongful Conviction

In a series of candid sit-down interviews, five recently exonerated people reflect on what living free has meant to them.

01.14.25 by Justin Chan

From Policy Wins to Proclamations: How the Innocence Project Made an Impact in 2024

From Policy Wins to Proclamations: How the Innocence Project Made an Impact in 2024

Key victories in the fight for justice and accountability from one groundbreaking year.

12.23.24 by Innocence Staff

After 45 Years of Incarceration, Marvin Grimm, Jr. Celebrates Christmas Without the Shadow of Wrongful Conviction

After 45 Years of Incarceration, Marvin Grimm, Jr. Celebrates Christmas Without the Shadow of Wrongful Conviction

“We carried this weight for 45 years, now it feels like we’ve lost 1,000 pounds.”

12.16.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford

2024 in Review: A Year of Heartbreak, Hope, and Resilience in the Fight for Justice

2024 in Review: A Year of Heartbreak, Hope, and Resilience in the Fight for Justice

It was a marathon year in every sense.

12.13.24 by Alicia Maule

Attorney and Philanthropist Pia Cohler Joins Innocence Project Board of Directors

Attorney and Philanthropist Pia Cohler Joins Innocence Project Board of Directors

A staunch advocate for the innocent and the organization, Ms. Cohler has helped revolutionize the processing of the thousands of requests for assistance received by the Innocence Project every year.

12.04.24 by Innocence Staff

Join Team Innocence Project for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

Join Team Innocence Project for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

11.13.24 by Innocence Staff

From Prison Run-a-thons to the NYC Marathon: Exoneree Termaine Hicks Prepares for the Running World's Biggest Stage

From Prison Run-a-thons to the NYC Marathon: Exoneree Termaine Hicks Prepares for the Running World's Biggest Stage

For Mr. Hicks, the marathon is a statement of physical and emotional endurance and a celebration of freedom.

10.31.24 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Robert Roberson Will Not Be Executed in Texas Tonight

Robert Roberson Will Not Be Executed in Texas Tonight

The Texas Supreme Court has reinstated the temporary restraining order requested by the Texas lawmakers.  

10.18.24 by Innocence Staff