At the Midwest Innocence Project

We work to free innocent people from prison for crimes they did not commit, support and empower those individuals post-release, and reform policy and legislation to prevent wrongful convictions. Our work spans Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Iowa, in collaboration with pro-bono lawyers and law firms, law students and clinics, prosecutors, and our partners. We strive to promote community healing and equitable justice for all.

LAMAR JOHNSON
Exonerated: February 14, 2023

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Founded with a mission to address and undo wrongful convictions, the MIP’s operations include investigating and litigating claims of innocence, conducting public outreach for support, providing community education, and offering social services for innocent individuals both pre- and post-release.

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