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Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Barbara McDermott decided to review Terrence Lewis' innocence claim on the spot--even though he no longer had a petition claiming innocence filed— and threw out his conviction.
Philly judge stuns wrongly convicted juvenile lifer by setting him free after 21 years in prison
Wednesday morning, Terrance Lewis, 40, was released — a free man for the first time since he was 17 years old.2 days ago
Just curious how much it cost the state to incarcerate this innocent man. Although, no price can be placed on the indignity of depriving him of his Livelihood or Liberty.
We learn so much about trust, hope, and courage from the wrongfully convicted. They are our motivation to work long hours with limited resources and provide the gold standard of service and representation. We are their voice, telling the untold stories that have been ignored for far too long, bringing truth and fairness to light. Help us continue to share their stories by donating this #OmahaGives day buff.ly/2QiR08O
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We have seen the power of our shared vision when we work towards it together. With your help, we can continue to bend the arc of history. With your help, we can make our vision of justice not just a vision, but a reality. On this Omaha Gives day, we can take important steps towards justice. Pledge your support here: bit.ly/2Hn8iPj
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3 days ago
I would only donate if it went to the case of my choosing
Will you be a part of tipping the scales to the side of justice? You can give the gift of freedom, hope, and friendship to our clients behind bars. Donate today and share your commitment to justice using the #OmahaGives hashtag bit.ly/2Hn8iPj
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Research estimates 2%-5% of all prisoners in the U.S. are innocent. That equates to as many as 600 wrongfully convicted people in Nebraska. Juneal Pratt was one of these wrongfully convicted Nebraskans. He spent over 41 years in prison for a crime he did not commit before he was freed in 2017. On this #OmahaGivesDay, support MIP’s Nebraska Innocence Project by donating here bit.ly/2Hn8iPj
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It's almost here—Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 12! Remember, when you shop Mother's Day gifts at smile.amazon.com/ch/43-1914499, AmazonSmile donates to Midwest Innocence Project.
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When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to Midwest Innocence Project. Support us every time you shop.2 weeks ago
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The Alabama Division of Risk Management determined that Don Grimes’ family is eligible for $602,604 based on the 12 years Mr. Grimes was wrongfully incarcerated.
Alabama legislative panel says deceased man’s family eligible for wrongful incarceration payment
Don W. Grimes of Henry County served 12 years on a robbery conviction that was overturned because African-Americans were purposefully struck from the jury.2 weeks ago
I thank God,for opening the eyes of many men and women to fight fight for the wrongly convicted. Men an women suffer but God is faithful ☝️🙌🙏
I am worried that when you guys get Jason Curtis home money will be an issue. Good thing he is smart and can probably get a computer job!!! It is so awful that so many of these people come home yet can’t make it