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Robert Roberson's Execution is Stayed by The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Roberson Was Scheduled to Be Executed on October 16 Despite Overwhelming Evidence of Innocence
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BREAKING NEWS: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a STAY in hashtag#RobertRoberson’s case, just seven days before his scheduled execution. innocenceproject.org/news/texas-c...
BREAKING: Jimmie “Chris” Duncan is released on bail Wednesday after being on death row for 27 years. In 1993, Mr. Duncan was wrongfully accused of the death of his then girlfriend’s daughter, who was found unconscious in a bathtub.
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Read more: bit.ly/4ofLq5z
November 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
BREAKING: Jimmie “Chris” Duncan is released on bail Wednesday after being on death row for 27 years. In 1993, Mr. Duncan was wrongfully accused of the death of his then girlfriend’s daughter, who was found unconscious in a bathtub.
Read more: bit.ly/4ofLq5z
Read more: bit.ly/4ofLq5z
A new ruling from New Jersey that deems the “shaken baby syndrome” theory unreliable for admission at trials could prove helpful in the case of Robert Roberson. Robert was wrongfully convicted of his daughter’s death 22 years ago. He remains on death row in Texas.
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https://bit.ly/4oceavX
Robert Roberson asks court to consider New Jersey’s landmark shaken baby ruling
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled 6-1 Thursday that a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis, also known as abusive head trauma, is not generally accepted within the “...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A new ruling from New Jersey that deems the “shaken baby syndrome” theory unreliable for admission at trials could prove helpful in the case of Robert Roberson. Robert was wrongfully convicted of his daughter’s death 22 years ago. He remains on death row in Texas.
https://bit.ly/4oceavX
https://bit.ly/4oceavX
Death penalty cases are plagued with racism and systemic flaws such as police misconduct and false testimony. A new @aclu report exposes such systemic failures in the criminal justice system.
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bit.ly/3K1EWcC
Fatal Flaws: Innocence, Race, and Wrongful Convictions | American Civil Liberties Union
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November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Death penalty cases are plagued with racism and systemic flaws such as police misconduct and false testimony. A new @aclu report exposes such systemic failures in the criminal justice system.
bit.ly/3K1EWcC
bit.ly/3K1EWcC
“The conference has been really eye-opening for me because I know I am not alone, and there is a lot of support here,” said Herman Williams at last year’s @innocencenetwork.bsky.social Conference. Herman spent 29 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
“The conference has been really eye-opening for me because I know I am not alone, and there is a lot of support here,” said Herman Williams at last year’s @innocencenetwork.bsky.social Conference. Herman spent 29 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Texas almost executed an innocent man last month, who has been on the death row for the last 22 years based on a junk theory. He still maintains his innocence and his supporters are demanding a fresh trial in his case.
Read Robert’s story in @thenation.com: bit.ly/4plV6wm
Read Robert’s story in @thenation.com: bit.ly/4plV6wm
Texas Almost Executed a Man Based on “Junk Science.” His Ordeal Isn’t Over.
Robert Roberson, who was nearly killed due to the discredited “shaken baby syndrome” theory, is still at risk.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Texas almost executed an innocent man last month, who has been on the death row for the last 22 years based on a junk theory. He still maintains his innocence and his supporters are demanding a fresh trial in his case.
Read Robert’s story in @thenation.com: bit.ly/4plV6wm
Read Robert’s story in @thenation.com: bit.ly/4plV6wm
Remembering Dr. Edward Blake, a pioneer in the DNA revolution, whose relentless work led to the first-ever post-conviction DNA exoneration. Dr. Blake passed away earlier this year at the age of 80.
Read our obituary of Dr. Blake: innocenceproject.org/news/remembe...
Read our obituary of Dr. Blake: innocenceproject.org/news/remembe...
Remembering Dr. Edward Blake, Pioneer Scientist Who Rewrote Boundaries of Justice - Innocence Project
A tribute to the pioneer whose science reshaped the courts and restored freedom to the wrongly convicted.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Remembering Dr. Edward Blake, a pioneer in the DNA revolution, whose relentless work led to the first-ever post-conviction DNA exoneration. Dr. Blake passed away earlier this year at the age of 80.
Read our obituary of Dr. Blake: innocenceproject.org/news/remembe...
Read our obituary of Dr. Blake: innocenceproject.org/news/remembe...
We did it! An absolute honor accepting this #AnthemAwards yesterday for our collective work on #commutetherow last year—which took 37 people off the federal death row—along with Madeo Studio and Mission Wired. Thanks to everyone that supports our mission!
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We did it! An absolute honor accepting this #AnthemAwards yesterday for our collective work on #commutetherow last year—which took 37 people off the federal death row—along with Madeo Studio and Mission Wired. Thanks to everyone that supports our mission!
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NEW: We released a report exposing how death penalty cases are often plagued with errors and misconduct that lead to wrongful convictions.
Black defendants are more likely to be sentenced to death for a crime they didn’t commit because of the systemic racism baked into the death penalty.
Black defendants are more likely to be sentenced to death for a crime they didn’t commit because of the systemic racism baked into the death penalty.
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
NEW: We released a report exposing how death penalty cases are often plagued with errors and misconduct that lead to wrongful convictions.
Black defendants are more likely to be sentenced to death for a crime they didn’t commit because of the systemic racism baked into the death penalty.
Black defendants are more likely to be sentenced to death for a crime they didn’t commit because of the systemic racism baked into the death penalty.
We are finalists for two Anthem Awards, along with our partners from MissionWired and Madeo Studio and were selected from over 2,000 submissions across 42 countries! Stay tuned for updates as we attend the ceremony in New York City tomorrow night.
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About Us - Anthem Awards
Brought to you by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:13 AM
We are finalists for two Anthem Awards, along with our partners from MissionWired and Madeo Studio and were selected from over 2,000 submissions across 42 countries! Stay tuned for updates as we attend the ceremony in New York City tomorrow night.
www.anthemawards.com/about-us/
www.anthemawards.com/about-us/
Innocence and Justice Louisiana client Calvin Duncan spent 28 years behind bars in Louisiana for a crime he never committed. Last week he became the newly elected clerk of the criminal court in New Orleans, defeating the incumbent with 68% votes in his favor.
Read his story: tinyurl.com/m5fxh9bz
Read his story: tinyurl.com/m5fxh9bz
Calvin Duncan’s Unlikely Journey: Convict to Exoneree to Elected Official
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November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Innocence and Justice Louisiana client Calvin Duncan spent 28 years behind bars in Louisiana for a crime he never committed. Last week he became the newly elected clerk of the criminal court in New Orleans, defeating the incumbent with 68% votes in his favor.
Read his story: tinyurl.com/m5fxh9bz
Read his story: tinyurl.com/m5fxh9bz
Get an exclusive chance to win two first-class United Airlines tickets! Enter the sweepstakes before 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16 by making a donation. Donate today: tinyurl.com/2s463v38
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Get an exclusive chance to win two first-class United Airlines tickets! Enter the sweepstakes before 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16 by making a donation. Donate today: tinyurl.com/2s463v38
BREAKING: Danny Davis is exonerated after 33 years!
On Wednesday afternoon Illinois’ Alexander County Courthouse dismissed all charges against Danny, exonerating him of his 1992 murder conviction, which was based on false confessions.
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On Wednesday afternoon Illinois’ Alexander County Courthouse dismissed all charges against Danny, exonerating him of his 1992 murder conviction, which was based on false confessions.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
BREAKING: Danny Davis is exonerated after 33 years!
On Wednesday afternoon Illinois’ Alexander County Courthouse dismissed all charges against Danny, exonerating him of his 1992 murder conviction, which was based on false confessions.
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On Wednesday afternoon Illinois’ Alexander County Courthouse dismissed all charges against Danny, exonerating him of his 1992 murder conviction, which was based on false confessions.
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The state of Texas is trying to block a new hearing in #RobertRoberson’s case that could prove his innocence. He was granted a third stay of execution last month, and has spent 22 years on Texas’ death row.
His case is in limbo. Read here: bit.ly/3LDvsEM
His case is in limbo. Read here: bit.ly/3LDvsEM
State pushes back on evidentiary hearing in Robert Roberson’s death penalty case
Robert Roberson’s legal team has long sought to present a deluge of evidence compiled since his 2003 capital murder trial that they say will prove his...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The state of Texas is trying to block a new hearing in #RobertRoberson’s case that could prove his innocence. He was granted a third stay of execution last month, and has spent 22 years on Texas’ death row.
His case is in limbo. Read here: bit.ly/3LDvsEM
His case is in limbo. Read here: bit.ly/3LDvsEM
This Veteran’s Day we salute our exonerees who served the country and defended our freedoms. #veteransday
Take a look at their stories: https://innocenceproject.org/news/meet-8-exonerees-who-served-in-the-military/
Take a look at their stories: https://innocenceproject.org/news/meet-8-exonerees-who-served-in-the-military/
Meet 9 Exonerees who Served in the Military - Innocence Project
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November 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This Veteran’s Day we salute our exonerees who served the country and defended our freedoms. #veteransday
Take a look at their stories: https://innocenceproject.org/news/meet-8-exonerees-who-served-in-the-military/
Take a look at their stories: https://innocenceproject.org/news/meet-8-exonerees-who-served-in-the-military/
Happy 7th exoneration anniversary to Clemente Aguirre, who spent 14 years in prison, including 10 on death row, for a crime he did not commit.
Take a moment to read Clemente’s story: tinyurl.com/37aduesk
Take a moment to read Clemente’s story: tinyurl.com/37aduesk
Innocent Man Who Spent Over a Decade on Florida’s Death Row is Exonerated - Innocence Project
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November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Happy 7th exoneration anniversary to Clemente Aguirre, who spent 14 years in prison, including 10 on death row, for a crime he did not commit.
Take a moment to read Clemente’s story: tinyurl.com/37aduesk
Take a moment to read Clemente’s story: tinyurl.com/37aduesk
"50 years of life and it's my first time voting. I almost cried. Freedom, what a feeling,” said Exoneree Advisory Council Member Stefon Morant #ElectionDay.
Read more on what voting means to exonerees:
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Read more on what voting means to exonerees:
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Survivors of wrongful conviction cast their ballot in historic midterm election, some for the first time ever - Innocence Project
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November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"50 years of life and it's my first time voting. I almost cried. Freedom, what a feeling,” said Exoneree Advisory Council Member Stefon Morant #ElectionDay.
Read more on what voting means to exonerees:
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Read more on what voting means to exonerees:
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Today would have marked the 14th exoneration anniversary of Jonathan Barr. Last year, Jonathan was tragically killed in a mass shooting in Chicago.
November 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Today would have marked the 14th exoneration anniversary of Jonathan Barr. Last year, Jonathan was tragically killed in a mass shooting in Chicago.
After spending 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, #TheInnocenceProject client and exoneree Fernando Bermudez takes voting seriously, and in fact, makes it a “family affair.”
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
After spending 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, #TheInnocenceProject client and exoneree Fernando Bermudez takes voting seriously, and in fact, makes it a “family affair.”
When exoneree and former The Innocence Project client Robert DuBoise was released in 2020, after languishing in prison for nearly 36 years due to wrongful conviction, he came out realizing how much voting in elections could impact one’s life.
November 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
When exoneree and former The Innocence Project client Robert DuBoise was released in 2020, after languishing in prison for nearly 36 years due to wrongful conviction, he came out realizing how much voting in elections could impact one’s life.
Two years ago, we shared the story of an IP team member running the NYC Marathon — one mile for every year Jabar Walker lost to wrongful conviction.
The marathon returns Sunday, but thousands like Jabar are still fighting for freedom. Read & remember why we run: innocenceproject.org/news/im-runn...
The marathon returns Sunday, but thousands like Jabar are still fighting for freedom. Read & remember why we run: innocenceproject.org/news/im-runn...
'I’m Running the New York City Marathon in Honor of Jabar Walker— One Mile for Every Year of Liberty He’s Lost'
Three Innocence Project staffers share their motivation for running the 2023 NYC marathon.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Two years ago, we shared the story of an IP team member running the NYC Marathon — one mile for every year Jabar Walker lost to wrongful conviction.
The marathon returns Sunday, but thousands like Jabar are still fighting for freedom. Read & remember why we run: innocenceproject.org/news/im-runn...
The marathon returns Sunday, but thousands like Jabar are still fighting for freedom. Read & remember why we run: innocenceproject.org/news/im-runn...
Nine members of The Innocence Project are running the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon to support the fight of ending wrongful incarceration.
Donate to their fundraising efforts and cheer them tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
Donate to their fundraising efforts and cheer them tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
Innocence Project Fundraising Page for 2025 TCS New York City Marathon
The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Over the last 33 years, we have free...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Nine members of The Innocence Project are running the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon to support the fight of ending wrongful incarceration.
Donate to their fundraising efforts and cheer them tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
Donate to their fundraising efforts and cheer them tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
Clients of @GreatNorth_IP and @Wi_Innocence, brothers Robert and David Blintz, who were exonerated last year after DNA evidence proved their innocence recently spoke to NBC 26 sharing their story. Read their story here: www.nbc26.com/homepage-sho...
Bintz brother tells his story of wrongful conviction after 25 years behind bars
Robert Bintz says no amount of money can make up for lost time.
“I lost a lot,” he shared with NBC 26. “I’m not young anymore.”
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November 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Clients of @GreatNorth_IP and @Wi_Innocence, brothers Robert and David Blintz, who were exonerated last year after DNA evidence proved their innocence recently spoke to NBC 26 sharing their story. Read their story here: www.nbc26.com/homepage-sho...
Last year, Termaine Hicks ran the NYC Marathon to celebrate his freedom and resilience after 19 years of wrongful conviction.
October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Last year, Termaine Hicks ran the NYC Marathon to celebrate his freedom and resilience after 19 years of wrongful conviction.
The Innocence Project wishes exoneree and Exoneree Advisory Member, Michelle Murphy a very Happy Birthday! Michelle served 20 years for the wrongful conviction of her infant son until DNA testing proved her innocence in 2014. Read her story: https://bit.ly/47sq8ve
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.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Innocence Project wishes exoneree and Exoneree Advisory Member, Michelle Murphy a very Happy Birthday! Michelle served 20 years for the wrongful conviction of her infant son until DNA testing proved her innocence in 2014. Read her story: https://bit.ly/47sq8ve
The city’s most anticipated annual sporting event is here. Members of The Innocent Project team will be running the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Cheer them on 11/2, and make a donation to help empower our mission: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The city’s most anticipated annual sporting event is here. Members of The Innocent Project team will be running the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Cheer them on 11/2, and make a donation to help empower our mission: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg