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We've officially EXTENDED our partnership with Bongo Java and @tninnocence.bsky.social. "Grounds for Innocence" is now available for purchase through Feb 2026! As always, a portion of the proceeds directly support freeing the innocent: www.bongojava.com/products/gro...

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🚨 HUGE NEWS: Indiana has passed its first-ever eyewitness ID reform bill! S.B. 141 — championed by the Innocence Project & Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic — tackles eyewitness misidentification, a top cause of wrongful conviction. A major step forward. 🖤 innocenceproject.org/news/indiana...

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On the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, we're reminded of the work that is yet to be done to ensure the fair and equal application of justice and to foster a trustworthy criminal legal system. innocenceproject.org/news/george-...

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After 30 years of wrongful imprisonment, Scott Minton is finally free — and moving into his first ever apartment. Help him start this next chapter with dignity and comfort by gifting from his Amazon Wishlist: 🛒 www.amazon.com/registries/g...

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On #MothersDay, we’re inspired by the moms who act as pillars of strength through years of wrongful incarceration. These mothers have persevered through grave injustice, and on Mother’s Day, we honor them. innocenceproject.org/news/10-insp...

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“I told both of my children, that they had to go ahead and to live their lives ... And to not stop living because their mom was wrongfully imprisoned, because that would kill me before anything else. That would truly break my heart." #MothersDay innocenceproject.org/news/stronge...

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Whether they are enduring wrongful convictions themselves or watching their child fight for freedom, mothers across the nation are counting on the Innocence Project to help them restore freedom and justice in their lives.

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It was a joy last night in NYC to honor the life-saving work of The @innocenceproject.bsky.social to exonerate the wrongly convicted, and to celebrate freedom, renewal, and a measure of justice for many exonerees. Much work ahead, but grateful for the IP -- and to gala chair @alondra.bsky.social!

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Hey there, Innocence Project community 👋 This is Meghan, IP's Digital Associate! I'll be taking over our Bluesky for the next few hours to give you live coverage of our annual gala: A Celebration of Freedom and Justice, which is taking place in NYC! Stay tuned for more.

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We’re honored to join the 2025 United Justice Coalition Summit on May 30 at The Shed (NYC)! Come visit us in the Organization Exhibition Area to learn about our work + how to take action. 🔗 Register: ujcsummit.lnk.to/ujc25 #UJCSummit25 #UnitedForJustice #SpotlightingImpact

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April is National Card and Letter Writing Month, designated by the United States Postal Service as “an annual celebration of handwritten correspondence.” To mark the occasion, we’re sharing a guide on how to write to someone who is incarcerated: innocenceproject.org/news/how-to-...

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Ronnie Long spent 44 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. North Carolina’s “Ronnie Long No Cap Act” seeks to remove the limit to how much exonerees can be compensated, making sure exonerees like Ronnie get the justice they deserve. www.wcnc.com/article/news...

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Join @innocenceproject.bsky.social Project & TIP on April 24 for "Brewing Justice" at Bongo Roasting Co Nashville! Guests will meet exoneree Joyce Watkins & taste our Grounds for Innocence blend, which can be purchased here: www.bongojava.com/products/gro... RSVP by 4/20 at [email protected]!

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🚨 In New Hampshire, there’s a 3-year deadline to file for a new trial— even if you find proof of your innocence after that. Senate Bill 141 would change that. It creates an exception for the innocent to be heard when new evidence emerges. Take action: innocenceproject.org/petitions/ne...

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URGENT: New York is on the brink of a major rollback that could lead to more wrongful convictions. Discovery reform — which helps prevent innocent people from incarceration — is under attack. And the process is happening behind closed doors. #ProtectKaliefsLaw

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More innocent people in Tennessee will finally have a path back to court. A new bill—passed with bipartisan support—lets people present new evidence of innocence before a judge. Now it heads to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk. www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...

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Today marked Day 1 of our #InnocenceConference in Seattle, bringing together exonerees, directly impacted people and advocates who work to free the innocent! From therapy dogs, tabling and sessions from sponsors like @relativity.com and @gofundme.com– community, care, & resistance were in the air.

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"If the discovery laws that exist today had been in place in 1988, there's a high likelihood I wouldn't have been convicted—or spent 6,338 days behind bars," said exoneree Marty Tankleff.

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“Over the last two decades, extensive scientific research has discredited shaken baby syndrome. Because misinformation and misconceptions about SBS persist, Robert Roberson is still at risk of execution for a crime that never occurred,” said Barry Scheck. www.thefp.com/p/the-junk-s...

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Across the country, discovery reform like Kalief’s Law has helped prevent innocent people from being coerced into taking plea deals in the dark or wrongfully convicted because of withheld evidence. But @governor.ny.gov has proposed to roll it back. innocenceproject.org/news/discove...

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Join us tonight for “Redefining Justice: Tackling Wrongful Convictions and Reforming the Criminal Justice System,” a powerful conversation about how we can build a system that prioritizes accountability and fairness. 📍Get your tickets now: bit.ly/42btW2l

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Police can lie during questioning, which can coerce innocent people into making false confessions, a leading cause of wrongful convictions. With the New England Innocence Project, we're working to make Massachusetts the first state to ban deception for all people. www.governing.com/policy/massa...

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BIG NEWS: We’re proud to partner with @nyulaw.bsky.social to expand our impact and deepen collaboration with their law students. This dynamic partnership will strengthen our fight against wrongful convictions. Read more:

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URGENT: Kentucky does not compensate those wrongly convicted. Over 20 innocent Kentuckians have lost 200 years of freedom. We can change this by urging our lawmakers to support HB206. Contact them today: innocenceproject.org/petitions/ke...

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BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a new trial to Richard Glossip due to prosecutorial misconduct. Richard has been on death row for over 25 years despite mounting evidence of his innocence — and now has the chance to gain his freedom. www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...

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Leonard Benson served 24 years for a murder he didn’t commit. Now, he’s urging Indiana lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 141 to avoid future injustices involving false suspect identification. www.wthr.com/article/news...

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“There was no homicide, only the tragic death of his very ill little girl.” After a successful bipartisan effort to delay his execution, #RobertRoberson is asking Texas courts for relief based on significant new evidence affirming his innocence. www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/d...

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The death penalty poses the unacceptable risk of executing innocent people for crimes they didn’t commit. In Indiana, a bipartisan group is taking a stand by calling for an end to the state’s death penalty. www.wthr.com/article/news...

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BREAKING: Today, Robert Roberson asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) again to grant relief based on significant new evidence supporting his actual innocence. Read more: innocenceproject.org/robert-rober...

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🚨Call your lawmakers NOW to protect the innocent: 757-207-3390 🚨 A proposed funding freeze, grant disruptions, and potential cuts threaten federal programs, including innocence & forensic science programs. Call on Congress to protect federal funding for critical programs now! shorturl.at/MiYLn

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Just announced: "Grounds for Innocence" ☕️ We've partnered with @innocenceproject.bsky.social and Bongo Java to create a coffee blend that fights wrongful convictions in Tennessee. 25% of proceeds support our work to free the innocent. Learn more via the link below: www.bongojava.com/products/gro...

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