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Florida Death Row Exoneree Joaquin Martinez Shares Story at Arcadia University
On November 2, Joaquin Martinez shared his story and took questions from a virtual Wrongful Convictions and Exonerations class at Arcadia...


Clemente Aguirre Presents at the 6th Annual Congreso Pro Vida
On October 30th, Witness to Innocence member Clemente Aguirre presented at the 6th Annual Congreso Pro Vida in Miami, Florida. The event...


OK Pardon & Parole Board Recommends Clemency for Julius Jones
At Julius Jones' clemency hearing on Monday, Nov. 1, the Oklahoma Pardon & Parole Board voted 3-1 to recommend clemency for Julius. They...


Death Row Exoneree Story Published in Stern Magazine
German magazine Stern published an article sharing the stories of Witness to Innocence members and highlighting photographer Martin...


Virtual Accuracy & Justice Workshop Takes Place at Willamette University
On October 27th, Witness to Innocence Board Chair Kwame Ajamu, Board Secretary Herman Lindsey, and Executive Director Kirk Bloodsworth...


Ron Keine Speaks Virtually at American University
On October 27th, Death Row Exoneree Ron Keine spoke virtually to a Death Penalty Perspectives class at American University about his...


Sabrina Butler-Smith Speaks on The Takeaway Podcast
In a "Deep Dive" episode of The Takeaway Podcast, podcast host Melissa Harris-Perry and friend/collaborator Dorian Warren speak about the...


Rodney Reed Innocence Trial Hears Closing Arguments
Rodney Reed's innocence hearing in Bastrop, Texas heard closing arguments from Rodney's attorneys on October 18, 2021. Rodney was...


Juan Melendez Featured in The Independent Article About Race and The Death Penalty
Juan Melendez was wrongfully convicted and spent nearly 18 years on Florida's death row for a crime he did not commit. An Article by The...


Sabrina Butler-Smith Speaks at Death Penalty Focus Women on Death Row Webinar
As part of their fall webinar series, Death Penalty Focus hosted a 'Women on Death Row' webinar co-sponsored by Death Penalty Action &...
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