'The Fear of 13' Brings Wrongful Conviction to Broadway The Innocence Project partnered on the new play, which stars Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson.

A new play brings #wrongfulconviction to Broadway. “The Fear of 13” opened this week, and features two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson, alongside Kim Kardashian as producer. We’re honored to partner with them!

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Court to review how recent Texas ‘Shaken Baby’ precedent applies to Robert Roberson’s case TYLER, Texas (KETK)– A Smith County judge will review evidence in Robert Roberson’s case to see if the previous Dallas-based Shaken Baby ruling would warrant a new trial. The state and …

(2/2) This hearing comes after Andrew Roark was exonerated in 2024 in Dallas, after being sentenced to 35 years in prison for a similar early 2000s wrongful conviction based on shaken baby theory.
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Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science

Fascinating piece from @adamliptak.bsky.social in @nytimes.com on hypnotized witness Texas death penalty case of #CharlesFlores at #SCOTUS: Two Magicians Warn the Supreme Court About Junk Science www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/u...

Court to review how recent Texas ‘Shaken Baby’ precedent applies to Robert Roberson’s case TYLER, Texas (KETK)– A Smith County judge will review evidence in Robert Roberson’s case to see if the previous Dallas-based Shaken Baby ruling would warrant a new trial. The state and …

(1/2) A Texas judge will re-evaluate evidence in the case of #RobertRoberson, who was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death for his daughter’s accidental death 22 years ago based on the debunked shaken baby theory.
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Jimmy Genrich’s 1993 Murder Charges Dismissed - Innocence Project Mr. Genrich has spent 34 years wrongfully convicted of murder based on invalidated toolmark evidence, and now remains incarcerated on lesser charges due to a filing deadline technicality.

(4/4) We will continue to fight for Jimmy’s freedom with this new evidence of his innocence.

He was jointly represented by attorneys at the Innocence Project, Weil Gotshal & Manages LLP, Korey Wise Innocence Project, and Colorado attorneys Scott Troxell and Rebekka Higgs.

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Jimmy Genrich’s 1993 Murder Charges Dismissed - Innocence Project Mr. Genrich has spent 34 years wrongfully convicted of murder based on invalidated toolmark evidence, and now remains incarcerated on lesser charges due to a filing deadline technicality.

(3/4) Unfortunately, Jimmy remains incarcerated on related explosives charges based on the same flawed evidence. The court ruled he cannot challenge these convictions because of a filing deadline missed by his previous legal team. He is still serving a 72-year sentence.

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Jimmy Genrich’s 1993 Murder Charges Dismissed - Innocence Project Mr. Genrich has spent 34 years wrongfully convicted of murder based on invalidated toolmark evidence, and now remains incarcerated on lesser charges due to a filing deadline technicality.

(2/4) A reinvestigation of his case found new evidence, including a previously undiscovered fingerprint that didn’t match. He was granted a new trial, but the charges are being dismissed as the DA's office and police determined retrial is “no longer legally or practically viable.” bit.ly/41uzuEe

(1/4) BREAKING: A Colorado judge dismissed all murder charges against James “Jimmy” Genrich. His 1993 murder convictions were based on scientifically unreliable toolmark analysis.

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SAVE THE DATE: Join us on May 11 for Just Data — a livestream with leading experts, @propublica journalist, and exoneree Huwe Burton about how interpretations of 911 calls can lead to wrongful conviction. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4dFp7on

LAST CALL: Enter for a chance to join us at our annual gala on May 6 to celebrate heroes and partners who fight to free the innocent! You could win a trip to New York City with hotel and travel accommodations covered. Our sweepstakes closes tomorrow at 11:59 p.m.

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Exciting news! Our short film, “What I Didn’t Know” has been nominated for the #PeoplesTelly2026, in the social video category.

Now, we need your help to win. Voting is open until April 17.

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What I Didn't Know YouTube video by innocenceproject

We are grateful to be recognized as a Webby Awards Honoree for Video & Film - Public Service & Activism.

Check out the short film that earned us the honor! https://bit.ly/4v7NOQp

According to @exonerationlist.bsky.social, nearly 37 exonerees since 1989 were convicted in cases involving witnesses under hypnosis. Experts say hypnosis can mislead witnesses and create false testimony — leading to wrongful convictions.

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Help Protect the Innocent in New Hampshire - Innocence Project In New Hampshire, recording interrogations provides a safeguard against wrongful convictions. Sign this petition to support passing HB 1236.

In New Hampshire, law enforcement interrogations aren't legally required to be recorded, making innocent people more vulnerable to wrongful convictions based on unreliable false confessions. Alongside the @@newenglandinnocence.org, help us change that. Support HB 1236 today! https://bit.ly/3ZJvKgZ

We want to send you and a friend to NYC for an exclusive experience to see The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe and Emmy® Award nominee Tessa Thompson. Enjoy VIP access, a backstage tour, and more. Enter our sweepstakes now! https://bit.ly/416757b

9 Women Who’ve Made History in the Legal System - Innocence Project

As #womenshistorymonth comes to a close, join the Innocence Project in honoring nine women icons in the legal space who throughout history have broken barriers and paved the way for our work today. Read about their incredible work here:

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Carmen Mejia Walked Free After 22 Years. Will You Send Her a Note? - Innocence Project Carmen Mejia Walked Free After 22 Years. Will You Send Her a Note?

She’s now surrounded by a community filled with support and love. Join them in sending an encouraging message to welcome her home.
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An Accident Turned Into a 22-Year Nightmare When This Innocent Woman was Wrongly Convicted A Texas mother spent two decades in prison after an accident was prosecuted as murder.

#CarmenMejia was finally freed earlier this month. Her lawyers Vanessa Potkin and Shabel Castro explain how a tragic incident turned into a horrific injustice — and why this happens to wrongly convicted women in particular.

Read more in Katie Couric Media: https://bit.ly/4uLE9Po

The Innocence Project hosts an annual gala to honor our exonerees and celebrate the community whose support makes this work possible. We want you to join us on May 6 to celebrate in New York City! Enter our sweepstakes now for your chance to win a trip to our annual gala: https://bit.ly/41qh6vY

Exonerated duo warn of 'junk science' in Shaken Baby Syndrome cases through new podcast Exonerated of Shaken Baby Syndrome years apart, Josh Burns and Andrew Roark spotlight questionable medical science in courts through their podcast, Unshaken Truth.

KYTX: Exonerated duo warn of 'junk science' in Shaken Baby Syndrome cases through new podcast: "At the center of the podcast is the case of #RobertRoberson … convicted on the same type of charge Burns and Roark once faced." www.cbs19.tv/article/news...

Charles Flores, TX Death Penalty Innocence Case: Law360: The Hypnosis That Helped Send A Man To Death Row www.law360.com/articles/244...

I am the first and only woman in Oklahoma to be exonerated by DNA testing During two decades behind bars, what kept me going was the unwavering hope of advanced DNA testing to identify the real perpetrator and help prove my innocence.

“Never lose hope,” exoneree Michelle Murphy tells others facing wrongful convictions. After her own 20-year wrongful conviction, Michelle now sits on our Exoneree Advisory Council and has dedicated her life to fighting for the innocent. Read her op-ed: https://bit.ly/4bLyJLK
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How does your brain perceive the world? : TED Radio Hour Do you see images in your mind? Do you have an inner monologue? Do you have memories you swear are real? Our minds have tremendous variation. This hour, insights on how our brains construct reality. G...

New Ted Radio Hour with Dr. John Wixted on contaminated memory leading to wrongful convictions including in the TX death penalty case of #CharlesFlores. Listen here starting at 13:12: www.npr.org/2026/03/20/n...

#566 Maggie Freleng with Josh Burns Podcast Episode · Wrongful Conviction · March 19 · 39m

Listen here to Joshua Burns and Andrew Roark of Unshaken Truth discuss their wrongful “Shaken Baby Syndrome” convictions and advocacy for #RobertRoberson on the Wrongful Conviction with @maggiefreleng.bsky.social podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5...

Missouri Man Wanted DNA Test to Prove Innocence. Then he was Executed. A man on death row wanted DNA on evidence in his case tested. He was executed before the court made a ruling.

DNA testing has helped overturn 560 convictions since 2000. People with innocence claims should be allowed to have the DNA evidence in their cases tested before it’s too late.

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I Wanted to Have Another Baby. 17 Years of Wrongful Conviction Made That Virtually Impossible. At the age of 39, I wanted to have another baby but I soon realized that the lack of a comprehensive record of my health and quality care were major barriers in that pursuit.

“The lack of focus on women exonerees’ issues perpetuates a cycle of injustice,” said exoneree Kristine Bunch in her op-ed. She shared how her wrongful conviction made having another child nearly impossible.
Learn about women exonerees' distinct challenges: https://bit.ly/47FCssT
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8 Facts About Incarcerated and Wrongfully Convicted Women You Should Know - Innocence Project Over the past three decades, nearly 300 women have been exonerated.

Did you know that women are the fastest-growing group of incarcerated people? Yet conversations about mass incarceration often overlook women. This #womenshistorymonth, advocate for gender equity in the criminal legal system by learning these eight important facts:

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Kentucky is one of only 10 states without a compensation law for exonerees. This leaves innocent people who lose years — often decades — of their freedom, waiting for justice.

Along with the Kentucky Innocence Project help us change that. Support S.B. 131.

Take action: https://bit.ly/4uxTcMI

#CarmenMejia waited 22 years to be reunited with her loved ones. She was exonerated on March 9, but wasn’t immediately freed due to an immigration hold that would never have existed without her wrongful conviction. ICE lifted the detainer and she walked free.

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BREAKING: #CarmenMejia walked free after 22 years of wrongful incarceration in Texas. She was exonerated on Monday, but was not immediately released due to an immigration hold stemming from her wrongful conviction. ICE lifted the detainer and she walked out.

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