Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project

Happy 8th Freedom Anniversary to Troy Burner! After 24 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, on November 5, 2018 Troy got to come home. In March of 2020, the DC Superior Court granted Troy's Innocence Protection Act claim, and Troy was exonerated of all charges.

Happy 5th Freedom Anniversary to David Morris! On this date, five years ago, David was finally exonerated after nearly 17 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. * * * #freedom #anniversary #wrongfulconviction #justice

Wrongful convictions don't end with one person. They have an impact on families, loved ones, and whole communities. This season, we hope you will consider supporting us while we work to reunite families and bring home the wrongfully convicted. * * * #end-of-year #families

(5/5) As National Pro Bono Week comes to a close, we want to say it one more time: THANK YOU! Your generosity of time, talent, and heart is the reason our clients have hope. Justice is not possible without you. Here’s to continuing the fight together. * * * #ProBonoWeek

(4/5) This week we are celebrating all of our pro-bono partners working with us to fight against injustice! Our partners spend hours working with us to fight for the freedom of wrongfully incarcerated people every day. Together, we free the innocent & prevent future injustices.

(3/5) This week we are celebrating all of our pro bono partners helping us free the wrongfully convicted! Our volunteers inspire us every day. Their dedication shows that justice is a team effort. * * * #ProBonoWeek #MidAtlanticInnocenceProject #ThankYou

(2/5) This week we are celebrating all of our pro bono partners who are committed to freeing the wrongfully convicted! When the wrongfully convicted finally walk free, it’s because of dedicated teams of attorneys, advocates, and volunteers. To all our partners: THANK YOU.

(1/5) This week we will be celebrating all of our pro-bono partners who have committed countless hours to freeing the wrongfully convicted! Pro bono partnerships are power for change! Their commitment to our clients restores lives and hope to the innocent and their families.

Happy birthday, Chris Turner! Chris was one of the 8 youth who were wrongfully convicted in DC's 8th & H case. Since his release, he has worked tirelessly as an advocate for the wrongfully convicted. Wishing Chris another amazing year ahead!

✨ It’s National Pro Bono Week! ✨ This week, we celebrate the incredible attorneys and partners who give their time and talent to fight wrongful convictions. Thank you to our pro bono community for standing with us in the fight for freedom.

Looking to help in the fight against wrongful conviction? There are many ways to get involved in the mission and help us advocate for a more just legal system! Every action helps bring us closer to a fairer justice system. Visit exonerate.org to learn more!

Cliff Yarborough is one of eight men that was wrongfully convicted of a 1984 murder in D.C. He is free, but still fighting for exoneration. Two weeks ago, we had the privilege of hearing a poem he wrote the day before he found out he was going home.

Your donation makes an impact. Each gift provides direct support to our free legal services for the wrongfully convicted and helps provide resources for the freed and exonerated individuals navigating reentry. * * * #FundtheFight #Justice #Exoneration #DonateToday

Yesterday evening, we had the pleasure of joining In the Courts with Katie Barlow alongside State’s Attorney Tara Jackson. instagram.com/reel/Der3ft_jH…

Fact or Fiction🔎 Fiction: Human memories are reliable. The human memory can be influenced by a number of variables that range from how far away the witness was from the crime scene to internal bias, to stress and trauma from observing a crime.

History of the Innocence Movement📖 In 1996, former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, and later founding member of the Innocence Project's board, commissioned a report on the causes of the 28 wrongful convictions that had been overturned through DNA testing. * * * #History

Happy 4th #FreedomAnniversary, Rick Boyd! On this date, four years ago, Rick was finally released from prison after spending nearly 25 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit.

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the strength, resilience, and voices of Native and Indigenous communities. We are committed to working toward a future where no one suffers from wrongful conviction.

Today, we stand with those whose mental health has been deeply impacted by wrongful convictions and a flawed justice system. Being wrongfully incarcerated doesn't just steal time, it takes a toll on mental health. Mental health is justice. Freedom is justice.

Did you know? 💡 False confessions are much more common that many people believe. They can happen for a variety of reasons including mental exhaustion, language barriers, intellectual disabilities, coercive interrogation tactics, and more. * * * #DidYouKnow #FalseConfessions