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Delaware County Judge Vacates Conviction of Morton Johnson in 1997 Murder

Delaware County Judge Vacates Conviction of Morton Johnson in 1997 Murder

DNA evidence excluded Mr. Johnson and co-defendants Sam Grasty and Derrick Chappell from the crime scene.

03.29.24 By Innocence Staff

Morton Johnson with his Innocence Project attorney Vanessa Potkin. (Image: Courtesy of the Innocence Project)

DNA evidence excluded Mr. Johnson and co-defendants Sam Grasty and Derrick Chappell from the crime scene.

03.29.24 | By Innocence Staff

The Innocence Project Withdraws Jimmie Duncan's Clemency Petition in Louisiana

The Innocence Project Withdraws Jimmie Duncan's Clemency Petition in Louisiana

The State has shown it is not taking the process of reviewing death row clemency petitions seriously, and Mr. Duncan has new, compelling evidence of innocence.

12.05.23 By Innocence Staff

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The State has shown it is not taking the process of reviewing death row clemency petitions seriously, and Mr. Duncan has new, compelling evidence of innocence.

12.05.23 | By Innocence Staff

Alondra Nelson, Acclaimed Scholar and Policy Advisor, Joins Innocence Project Board of Directors

Alondra Nelson, Acclaimed Scholar and Policy Advisor, Joins Innocence Project Board of Directors

Dr. Nelson is a leading social science researcher who previously served as the acting director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

12.01.23 By Innocence Staff

Alondra Nelson, Acclaimed Scholar and Policy Advisor, Joins Innocence Project Board of Directors

Dr. Nelson is a leading social science researcher who previously served as the acting director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

12.01.23 | By Innocence Staff

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