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"Story of God with Morgan Freeman" discusses death penalty & wrongful convictions
On the National Geographic show, Morgan Freeman interviewed the man who was to execute now-exoneree Earl Washington, who stated: "I've...


Kirk Bloodsworth writes op-ed for The Mercury News
Read Kirk's opinion piece titled "My wrongful conviction shows need to abolish death penalty," in which he discusses California's recent...


Kirk Bloodsworth testifies in front of NH Senate Judiciary Committee
Kirk Bloodsworth testified in front of the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee today regarding House Bill 455, which would repeal...


WTI elected to Steering Committee of World Coalition
At the annual General Assembly of the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, Witness to Innocence was elected to the Steering...


Laverne Thompson testifies in front of Louisiana House of Representatives
Laverne Thompson, wife of death row exoneree John Thompson, gave a powerful testimony at the hearing, stating: "When we execute the wrong...


WTI representative meets Gov. Newsom's Legal Affairs Secretary
Witness to Innocence representative Ellen Eggers attended an event following Governor Newsom's press conference regarding the moratorium...


CA death row survivor Shujaa Graham reflects on Gov. Newsom's moratorium
"After waking this morning, it was a heartwarming feeling to receive the news that Governor Newsom has declared a moratorium." READ MORE


Witness to Innocence urges supporters to sign letter thanking Gov. Newsom
Add your name to join exonerees in saying: "We believe that your moratorium is an important step it what will eventually be the abolition...


California Governor Gavin Newsom places moratorium on the death penalty
WTI Interim Executive Director, Kirk Bloodsworth, responds to California Gov. Newsom's moratorium: "Governor Gavin Newsom did the right...


Juan Melendez urges action in Colorado
After visiting Colorado to testify against the death penalty, exoneree Juan Melendez reflects on his work there and what lies ahead for...
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