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Witness to Innocence Co-Signs Open Letter Calling for Inquiry into 1988 Iran Executions
Witness to Innocence joins dozens of former UN officials and experts, in an open letter calling for a United Nations Commission of...


The Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act of 2021 Becomes Bi-Partisan
Representative Pressley's bill to abolish the death penalty, HR262, now has 73 co-sponsors, including Republican Rep. Meijer. Join us in...


Business Leaders Join Campaign to Abolish the Death Penalty
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice created the Business Leaders Against the Death Penalty Declaration. Today 20+ business...


Sabrina Butler-Smith Tells Her Story on Open Mike Podcast
Sabrina Butler-Smith talked with lawyer, Mike Morse, on his podcaster, Open Mike. Listen here


Juan Melendez Featured on Gin & Justice Podcast
Juan Melendez told his story of being wrongfully sentenced to death and spending over 17 years in prison for a crime he did not commit,...


Kirk Bloodsworth and Kwame Ajamu Featured on Great.com Podcast
Kirk Bloodsworth and Kwame Ajamu talked with Great.com about their work to abolish the death penalty and how you can help. Read more


Malawi Declares the Death Penalty Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Appeal of Malawi has declared the death penalty unconstitutional. Congratulations to all those who's hard work lead...


Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill to Prevent Death Penalty for Intellectually Disabled
Tennessee lawmakers on Monday passed legislation designed to prevent death row inmates with an intellectual disability from being...


Kirk Bloodsworth's Testimony Helps Pass Compensation Legislation in Maryland
“While compensation cannot fully remedy the impacts of a wrongful conviction, it is critical to our ability to navigate life after...


Herman Lindsey Talks about Pervis Payne's Innocence Case on this Week's Episode of Cruel Justice
On this week's episode of #CruelJustice, our biweekly host, Herman Lindsey talks with Pervis Payne's sister, Rolanda Holman and his...
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