National Registry of Exonerations
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The Registry collects, analyzes and disseminates information about all known exonerations of innocent criminal defendants in the United States. Visit us at exonerationregistry.org
In 1998, Rickey "Fuquan" McGee was sentenced to life in prison in Boston for the robbery and murder of a convenience store clerk. He was exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that police and prosecutors withheld evidence.
More: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/19050
More: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/19050
December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
In 1998, Rickey "Fuquan" McGee was sentenced to life in prison in Boston for the robbery and murder of a convenience store clerk. He was exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that police and prosecutors withheld evidence.
More: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/19050
More: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/19050
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December 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#GivingTuesday is just a day away. Help us help keep the delivery of #justice on track in our legal system with a donation to NRE. To donate, visit our home page at exonerationregistry.org and use the button in the upper right corner.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
#GivingTuesday is four days away. Please consider visiting our home page at exonerationregistry.org, seeing the work we do and clicking on the "Donate" button in the upper right corner to support our work.
In 2012, Vincent Wallace was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a former police officer in Philadelphia. He was #exonerated in 2023, after a court ruled that a detective in the case had a well-documented history of witness tampering.
More: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/19057
More: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/19057
November 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
In 2012, Vincent Wallace was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of a former police officer in Philadelphia. He was #exonerated in 2023, after a court ruled that a detective in the case had a well-documented history of witness tampering.
More: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/19057
More: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/19057
Joe David Padron was sentenced to life in prison for murder in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 2004. He was #exonerated in 2025, after presenting evidence that jailhouse informants had testified falsely and the only eyewitness to the shooting was mistaken in his ID.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Joe David Padron was sentenced to life in prison for murder in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 2004. He was #exonerated in 2025, after presenting evidence that jailhouse informants had testified falsely and the only eyewitness to the shooting was mistaken in his ID.
More: https://ow.ly/yKto50XurHE
More: https://ow.ly/yKto50XurHE
This month, the Registry increased its public coding significantly. Now, users can instantly export and download more coding variables than ever, including more granular variables for core codes, data on recantations, victims, the criminal investigation, and much more.
November 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This month, the Registry increased its public coding significantly. Now, users can instantly export and download more coding variables than ever, including more granular variables for core codes, data on recantations, victims, the criminal investigation, and much more.
In 1991, William Jamerson was sentenced to 34 years in prison for rape and robbery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was #exonerated in 2025 after DNA testing excluded him as the rapist.
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/13776
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/13776
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
In 1991, William Jamerson was sentenced to 34 years in prison for rape and robbery in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was #exonerated in 2025 after DNA testing excluded him as the rapist.
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/13776
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/13776
The National Registry of Exonerations reached another milestone this month, documenting our 3,750th case history since 1989. Our mission to continue tracking wrongful convictions continues forward. Visit us at our new home page exonerationregistry.org to learn more about our work and these cases.
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The National Registry of Exonerations reached another milestone this month, documenting our 3,750th case history since 1989. Our mission to continue tracking wrongful convictions continues forward. Visit us at our new home page exonerationregistry.org to learn more about our work and these cases.
In 2000, Daniel Pina was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 1997 murder of a cab driver in Dorcester, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that he had falsely confessed and that his co-defendant had falsely implicated him.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:35 AM
In 2000, Daniel Pina was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 1997 murder of a cab driver in Dorcester, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that he had falsely confessed and that his co-defendant had falsely implicated him.
More: https://ow.ly/4B2B50XoX9p
More: https://ow.ly/4B2B50XoX9p
In 2019, John "Brandon" Lamotte of Frankfort, Ky., was convicted of first-degree assault in the stabbing of a neighbor. He was exonerated in 2025, after the neighbor recanted her trial testimony, and an appellate court ruled the conviction had insufficient evidence.
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More: https://ow.ly/tf4P50XnxlU
November 6, 2025 at 1:33 AM
In 2019, John "Brandon" Lamotte of Frankfort, Ky., was convicted of first-degree assault in the stabbing of a neighbor. He was exonerated in 2025, after the neighbor recanted her trial testimony, and an appellate court ruled the conviction had insufficient evidence.
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More: https://ow.ly/tf4P50XnxlU
In 1976, Raymond Gaines was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a murder in Roxbury, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that police officers falsely testified that he had confessed and police reports that supported his innocence.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
In 1976, Raymond Gaines was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a murder in Roxbury, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that police officers falsely testified that he had confessed and police reports that supported his innocence.
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Great reporting has made a difference in a number of #exonerations over the years. If you are aware of an effort that matches that description, consider making a nomination in the award detailed here: tinyurl.com/dwyerawardinfo
October 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Great reporting has made a difference in a number of #exonerations over the years. If you are aware of an effort that matches that description, consider making a nomination in the award detailed here: tinyurl.com/dwyerawardinfo
In 1983 and again in 1988, Subramanyam Vedam was convicted of murdering his friend near State College, Pa. He was #exonerated in 2025, after his attorneys discovered reports from the FBI that discredited the forensic testimony connecting Vedam to the crime.
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More: https://ow.ly/HN6n50Xi70A
October 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In 1983 and again in 1988, Subramanyam Vedam was convicted of murdering his friend near State College, Pa. He was #exonerated in 2025, after his attorneys discovered reports from the FBI that discredited the forensic testimony connecting Vedam to the crime.
More: https://ow.ly/HN6n50Xi70A
More: https://ow.ly/HN6n50Xi70A
In 2019, Patience Frazier was sentenced to 2 years and six months to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of her son in Winnemucca, Nev. She was #exonerated in 2025 based on medical evidence that the child was stillborn.
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October 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
In 2019, Patience Frazier was sentenced to 2 years and six months to 8 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of her son in Winnemucca, Nev. She was #exonerated in 2025 based on medical evidence that the child was stillborn.
More: https://ow.ly/KmKI50XeE27
More: https://ow.ly/KmKI50XeE27
Indecent exposure, truth serum, and a prosecutor named King. Read about our latest addition to our Pre-1989 #exoneration files, the case of Robert Williams Jr., from 1950.
Access the case history for this exoneration at: https://ow.ly/RI0T50Xbtsr
Access the case history for this exoneration at: https://ow.ly/RI0T50Xbtsr
October 15, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Indecent exposure, truth serum, and a prosecutor named King. Read about our latest addition to our Pre-1989 #exoneration files, the case of Robert Williams Jr., from 1950.
Access the case history for this exoneration at: https://ow.ly/RI0T50Xbtsr
Access the case history for this exoneration at: https://ow.ly/RI0T50Xbtsr
In 2010, Michael Pearson was sentenced to 60 years in prison after he was convicted of felony counts stemming from an attack and robbery in Manning, S.C. He was #exonerated in 2025 after his co-defendant admitted that Pearson was not involved.
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October 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
In 2010, Michael Pearson was sentenced to 60 years in prison after he was convicted of felony counts stemming from an attack and robbery in Manning, S.C. He was #exonerated in 2025 after his co-defendant admitted that Pearson was not involved.
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More: https://ow.ly/GFVi50Xac00
In 2012, Tyree Musier was convicted of murder in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was #exonerated in 2025, after prosecutors said they had failed to disclose evidence pointing to the real killer.
Read more on this case: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14912
Read more on this case: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14912
October 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
In 2012, Tyree Musier was convicted of murder in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was #exonerated in 2025, after prosecutors said they had failed to disclose evidence pointing to the real killer.
Read more on this case: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14912
Read more on this case: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14912
In 1999, 18-year-old Oscar Eagle was sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for attempted murder in Los Angeles. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that he was elsewhere at the time of the shooting, plus several other factors.
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14886
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14886
September 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
In 1999, 18-year-old Oscar Eagle was sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years for attempted murder in Los Angeles. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on evidence that he was elsewhere at the time of the shooting, plus several other factors.
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14886
Read more: https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/14886
In 1998, Bryan Hooper Sr. was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was #exonerated in 2025 after his chief accuser admitted that she had committed the murder and falsely implicated Hooper.
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14838
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14838
September 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
In 1998, Bryan Hooper Sr. was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 77-year-old woman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was #exonerated in 2025 after his chief accuser admitted that she had committed the murder and falsely implicated Hooper.
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14838
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14838
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September 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Upcoming training Webinar! Registration is now open for a program that will focus on features added in a recent upgrade to the NRE's Web site. The Webinar, set for Sept. 25 at 12 p.m. EST, is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/nrewebinar
In 1985, Edward Wright was convicted of murder in Springfield, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025, after DNA excluded him from items associated with the crime and his attorneys found evidence that a police officer had testified falsely at his trial.
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14800
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14800
September 9, 2025 at 1:22 AM
In 1985, Edward Wright was convicted of murder in Springfield, Mass. He was #exonerated in 2025, after DNA excluded him from items associated with the crime and his attorneys found evidence that a police officer had testified falsely at his trial.
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14800
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14800
In 1992, Allen Andre Causey was convicted of the murder of a 21-year-old college student in Austin, Texas. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on DNA testing which linked another man to the crime, as well as evidence that Causey's confession was false.
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14747
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14747
September 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
In 1992, Allen Andre Causey was convicted of the murder of a 21-year-old college student in Austin, Texas. He was #exonerated in 2025 based on DNA testing which linked another man to the crime, as well as evidence that Causey's confession was false.
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14747
Read more: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14747
In 1984, Marando Warthen was convicted of two counts of murder in Baltimore. He was #exonerated in 2023 and received state compensation in 2025 after presenting evidence challenging the credibility of the forensic evidence connecting him to the crime scene.
More: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14676
More: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14676
September 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
In 1984, Marando Warthen was convicted of two counts of murder in Baltimore. He was #exonerated in 2023 and received state compensation in 2025 after presenting evidence challenging the credibility of the forensic evidence connecting him to the crime scene.
More: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14676
More: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14676
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, 9/25 for the Registry's live website training webinar! This event is open to the public - anyone interested in learning how to best navigate our comprehensive database and utilize the NRE's newest resources is welcome to join! Watch for registration details and please share!
August 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, 9/25 for the Registry's live website training webinar! This event is open to the public - anyone interested in learning how to best navigate our comprehensive database and utilize the NRE's newest resources is welcome to join! Watch for registration details and please share!
José Armando Torres Rivera was convicted of participating in a gang rape and other crimes in 1991 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He was #exonerated in 2020 after DNA analysis excluded him from biological evidence recovered from the survivor's clothing.
More: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14524
More: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14524
August 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
José Armando Torres Rivera was convicted of participating in a gang rape and other crimes in 1991 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He was #exonerated in 2020 after DNA analysis excluded him from biological evidence recovered from the survivor's clothing.
More: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14524
More: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14524