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Kareem Johnson becomes the 170th death row exoneree
The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas formally dismissed all charges against Kareem Johnson in his capital case, making him the third...


The Anniversary of Furman V. Georgia
On June 29, 1972 the US Supreme Court decided Furman V. Georgia and struck down the death penalty. Though we know that four years later...


WTI sends a letter calling for clemency for Billy Joe Wardlow
Executive Director Kirk Bloodsworth sent a letter urging the Texas Board of Pardons & Paroles and Governor Abbott to grant clemency to...


The Anniversary of Furman V. Georgia
On June 29, 1972 the US Supreme Court decided Furman V. Georgia and struck down the death penalty. Though we know that four years later...
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[VIDEO] Herman Lindsey and Derrick Jamison chat Just Mercy and more
Herman and Derrick went on Instagram Live to discuss Just Mercy, their experiences with wrongful conviction and the death penalty, and...
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[VIDEO] Sabrina Butler-Smith was featured on the new series from NowThis Politics and Wrongful Convi
Wrongful Conviction Podcast has created a new video series highlighting the stories of people who have been wrongfully convicted and...
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[VIDEO] WTI exonerees discussed criminal justice reform with Colorado DA candidates
Ron Wright, Juan Melendez, and Kwame Ajamu spoke with DA candidates from Colorado's Judicial District 18, Amy Padden and Heidi McCollum....
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[VIDEO] Sabrina Butler-Smith speaks about Just Mercy with PADP
Sabrina Butler-Smith joined with members of Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to Death Penalty, including criminal defense attorney Akin...


Walter Ogrod's conviction and death sentence was overturned and he was released
After almost 30 years, the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas vacated Walter's wrongful conviction and death sentence and he was...


WTI signs letter urging action to bring accountability to the Justice Department
Witness to Innocence joined with several other organization to sign a letter penned by the Project on Government Oversight urging the...
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