The Innocence Project
@innocenceproject.bsky.social
We work to help free innocent people from prison and reform the criminal legal system.
“The conference has been really eye-opening for me because I know I am not alone, and there is a lot of support here,” said Herman Williams at last year’s @innocencenetwork.bsky.social Conference. Herman spent 29 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
“The conference has been really eye-opening for me because I know I am not alone, and there is a lot of support here,” said Herman Williams at last year’s @innocencenetwork.bsky.social Conference. Herman spent 29 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
We did it! An absolute honor accepting this #AnthemAwards yesterday for our collective work on #commutetherow last year—which took 37 people off the federal death row—along with Madeo Studio and Mission Wired. Thanks to everyone that supports our mission!
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We did it! An absolute honor accepting this #AnthemAwards yesterday for our collective work on #commutetherow last year—which took 37 people off the federal death row—along with Madeo Studio and Mission Wired. Thanks to everyone that supports our mission!
Get an exclusive chance to win two first-class United Airlines tickets! Enter the sweepstakes before 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16 by making a donation. Donate today: tinyurl.com/2s463v38
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Get an exclusive chance to win two first-class United Airlines tickets! Enter the sweepstakes before 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16 by making a donation. Donate today: tinyurl.com/2s463v38
Danny was represented jointly by attorneys at The Illinois Innocence Project, The Exoneration Project, and The Innocence Project, who took on his case in 2015.
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Danny was represented jointly by attorneys at The Illinois Innocence Project, The Exoneration Project, and The Innocence Project, who took on his case in 2015.
BREAKING: Danny Davis is exonerated after 33 years!
On Wednesday afternoon Illinois’ Alexander County Courthouse dismissed all charges against Danny, exonerating him of his 1992 murder conviction, which was based on false confessions.
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On Wednesday afternoon Illinois’ Alexander County Courthouse dismissed all charges against Danny, exonerating him of his 1992 murder conviction, which was based on false confessions.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
BREAKING: Danny Davis is exonerated after 33 years!
On Wednesday afternoon Illinois’ Alexander County Courthouse dismissed all charges against Danny, exonerating him of his 1992 murder conviction, which was based on false confessions.
tinyurl.com/5n98kdcm
On Wednesday afternoon Illinois’ Alexander County Courthouse dismissed all charges against Danny, exonerating him of his 1992 murder conviction, which was based on false confessions.
tinyurl.com/5n98kdcm
The city’s most anticipated annual sporting event is here. Members of The Innocent Project team will be running the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Cheer them on 11/2, and make a donation to help empower our mission: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The city’s most anticipated annual sporting event is here. Members of The Innocent Project team will be running the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Cheer them on 11/2, and make a donation to help empower our mission: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
We have just 7 days left to stop Texas from executing #RobertRoberson — an innocent man on death row. Please, take a moment to call Gov. Abbott and urge him to do the right thing and grant Robert a stay of execution at 737-277-6778. Find a script here:
saveroberson.org
saveroberson.org
October 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We have just 7 days left to stop Texas from executing #RobertRoberson — an innocent man on death row. Please, take a moment to call Gov. Abbott and urge him to do the right thing and grant Robert a stay of execution at 737-277-6778. Find a script here:
saveroberson.org
saveroberson.org
Don't let Texas execute #RobertRoberson — an innocent man — on Oct. 16. Call Gov. Abbott right now at 737-277-6778. Find a call script here: bit.ly/4gSqZtA
October 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Don't let Texas execute #RobertRoberson — an innocent man — on Oct. 16. Call Gov. Abbott right now at 737-277-6778. Find a call script here: bit.ly/4gSqZtA
We are at the Texas Capitol with dozens of supporters rallying for the life of #RobertRoberson. We cannot allow Texas to kill an innocent man for a crime that never occurred. Act now: Saveroberson.org
October 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
We are at the Texas Capitol with dozens of supporters rallying for the life of #RobertRoberson. We cannot allow Texas to kill an innocent man for a crime that never occurred. Act now: Saveroberson.org
Today is #WrongfulConvictionDay and we are asking for your help.
#RobertRoberson’s life is on the line. On Oct. 16, Texas plans to execute him — despite overwhelming medical evidence of his innocence.
#RobertRoberson’s life is on the line. On Oct. 16, Texas plans to execute him — despite overwhelming medical evidence of his innocence.
October 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today is #WrongfulConvictionDay and we are asking for your help.
#RobertRoberson’s life is on the line. On Oct. 16, Texas plans to execute him — despite overwhelming medical evidence of his innocence.
#RobertRoberson’s life is on the line. On Oct. 16, Texas plans to execute him — despite overwhelming medical evidence of his innocence.
We have just 15 days to stop the execution of #RobertRoberson, an innocent father on death row in Texas. You can help. Right now call Gov. Greg Abbott and urge him to stop his execution for a crime that never occurred: 737-277-6778. innocenceproject.org/petitions/ca...
October 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We have just 15 days to stop the execution of #RobertRoberson, an innocent father on death row in Texas. You can help. Right now call Gov. Greg Abbott and urge him to stop his execution for a crime that never occurred: 737-277-6778. innocenceproject.org/petitions/ca...
TOMORROW: 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET
Join us for a Reddit AMA with Gretchen Sween, attorney for #RobertRoberson, a man scheduled for execution in Texas on Oct. 16 for a crime that never occurred. She'll answer your questions about Robert’s case and how you can help. bit.ly/4gV274s
Join us for a Reddit AMA with Gretchen Sween, attorney for #RobertRoberson, a man scheduled for execution in Texas on Oct. 16 for a crime that never occurred. She'll answer your questions about Robert’s case and how you can help. bit.ly/4gV274s
September 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
TOMORROW: 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET
Join us for a Reddit AMA with Gretchen Sween, attorney for #RobertRoberson, a man scheduled for execution in Texas on Oct. 16 for a crime that never occurred. She'll answer your questions about Robert’s case and how you can help. bit.ly/4gV274s
Join us for a Reddit AMA with Gretchen Sween, attorney for #RobertRoberson, a man scheduled for execution in Texas on Oct. 16 for a crime that never occurred. She'll answer your questions about Robert’s case and how you can help. bit.ly/4gV274s
Join us for the next installment of our Just Data series tomorrow.
Two leading researchers reveal how their personal encounters with the criminal legal system shaped their approach to research.
RSVP: innocenceproject-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Two leading researchers reveal how their personal encounters with the criminal legal system shaped their approach to research.
RSVP: innocenceproject-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Join us for the next installment of our Just Data series tomorrow.
Two leading researchers reveal how their personal encounters with the criminal legal system shaped their approach to research.
RSVP: innocenceproject-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Two leading researchers reveal how their personal encounters with the criminal legal system shaped their approach to research.
RSVP: innocenceproject-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
His wrongful execution should forever scar our nation’s conscience. Today, we honor his life and legacy.
September 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
His wrongful execution should forever scar our nation’s conscience. Today, we honor his life and legacy.
One year ago, the state of Missouri executed Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams.
Convicted largely on unreliable, incentivized witness testimony, Marcellus spent more than two decades on death row. Until his last moments, he maintained his innocence.
Convicted largely on unreliable, incentivized witness testimony, Marcellus spent more than two decades on death row. Until his last moments, he maintained his innocence.
September 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
One year ago, the state of Missouri executed Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams.
Convicted largely on unreliable, incentivized witness testimony, Marcellus spent more than two decades on death row. Until his last moments, he maintained his innocence.
Convicted largely on unreliable, incentivized witness testimony, Marcellus spent more than two decades on death row. Until his last moments, he maintained his innocence.
For #WorldGratitudeDay, we’re sharing reflections from our clients as they work to rebuild their lives after wrongful conviction.
September 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
For #WorldGratitudeDay, we’re sharing reflections from our clients as they work to rebuild their lives after wrongful conviction.
In 30 days, Texas plans to execute Robert Roberson despite new evidence proving his innocence.
If carried out, Robert would be the 1st person in U.S. history executed under the discredited “shaken baby” theory. Your signature could be the turning point: bit.ly/48Qkdzj
If carried out, Robert would be the 1st person in U.S. history executed under the discredited “shaken baby” theory. Your signature could be the turning point: bit.ly/48Qkdzj
September 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In 30 days, Texas plans to execute Robert Roberson despite new evidence proving his innocence.
If carried out, Robert would be the 1st person in U.S. history executed under the discredited “shaken baby” theory. Your signature could be the turning point: bit.ly/48Qkdzj
If carried out, Robert would be the 1st person in U.S. history executed under the discredited “shaken baby” theory. Your signature could be the turning point: bit.ly/48Qkdzj
Four years ago today, Ron Jabcobsen was finally exonerated after spending 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Earlier this month, Ron married his longtime love, Lindy, starting a beautiful new chapter in his life. Let's celebrate with Ron!
August 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Four years ago today, Ron Jabcobsen was finally exonerated after spending 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Earlier this month, Ron married his longtime love, Lindy, starting a beautiful new chapter in his life. Let's celebrate with Ron!
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to John Mulaney! As an Innocence Project Ambassador, John has brought laughter and awareness to the urgent need to end wrongful convictions — even highlighting our work on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
August 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to John Mulaney! As an Innocence Project Ambassador, John has brought laughter and awareness to the urgent need to end wrongful convictions — even highlighting our work on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
“We are grateful that the courts have finally acknowledged what Mr. Boles has always maintained—that he was wrongfully convicted. He lost three decades of his life serving time for a crime he had nothing to do with.” —Jane Pucher, a senior staff attorney at IP
July 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“We are grateful that the courts have finally acknowledged what Mr. Boles has always maintained—that he was wrongfully convicted. He lost three decades of his life serving time for a crime he had nothing to do with.” —Jane Pucher, a senior staff attorney at IP
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...
May 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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...
🚨 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...
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...
May 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🚨 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...
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...
Despite the hardships they have endured, they refuse to lose hope that one day they will be reunited with their children, grandchildren, and loved ones.
May 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Despite the hardships they have endured, they refuse to lose hope that one day they will be reunited with their children, grandchildren, and loved ones.
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.
May 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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.
Tyreek McDole Group performs a final song with all the exonerees on stage in celebration! That's a wrap for tonight. Thanks for tuning in!
May 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Tyreek McDole Group performs a final song with all the exonerees on stage in celebration! That's a wrap for tonight. Thanks for tuning in!