Justin Chan
jchan1109.bsky.social
Justin Chan
@jchan1109.bsky.social
Editorial Director at Innocence Project | Expert in Nonprofit Communications | 15+ Years in Digital Storytelling
While many of us are thinking about New Year’s resolutions, here’s one resolution that contributes to real, lasting change year-round: supporting the Innocence Project as a monthly donor:

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Five Reasons to Become a Monthly Donor With the Innocence Project - Innocence Project
Your ongoing support makes an impact to help free the innocent and transform justice.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
What happens when a wrongly convicted person is finally freed?

In our latest brand anthem “What I Didn’t Know,” three clients reveal the challenges of re-entering a completely changed world — and the strength needed for the everyday moments many of us overlook.

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What I Didn't Know
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December 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This year, our policy team did tremendous work to reveal, address, and prevent wrongful convictions — including passing Indiana’s first-ever eyewitness identification reform and fighting back against efforts in NY and Texas to roll back discovery laws.

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The Breakthrough Policy Wins We Secured That Shaped 2025 - Innocence Project
Motivated by the work of Innocence Project’s tenacious policy team, states took meaningful steps in 2025 to make the system fairer and more accountable.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Anna Vasquez was wrongfully convicted and served 13 years for a crime that never occurred before she was exonerated, thanks to the Innocence Project of Texas. For many like her, the @innocencenetwork.bsky.social conference brings community. Support it via this GoFundMe.

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December 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
This week, we launched a collaboration with the Tennessee Innocence Project and Nashville-based coffee company Bongo Java Roasting Co.!

Every purchase helps our fight against wrongful convictions. Learn more by clicking the link below:

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‘Grounds for Innocence’: A Black History Month Collaboration with Bongo Java Roasting Co. - Innocence Project
The Innocence Project, Tennessee Innocence Project, and Nashville’s oldest coffee company, Bongo Java, unite to support the innocence movement.
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February 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Reposted by Justin Chan
No matter the politics of the moment, we doubled down on fairness, accuracy, and accountability in the administration of the criminal legal system. Today is no different, writes @innocenceproject.bsky.social executive director @christinaswarns.bsky.social. innocenceproject.org/were-keeping...
We're Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize
No matter the politics of the moment, we doubled down on fairness, accuracy, reliability, and accountability in the administration of the criminal legal system. Today is no different.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Our client, Scott Minton, was officially exonerated this week after enduring three decades of wrongful imprisonment in Tennessee. Congrats to our incredible legal team and the Tennessee Innocence Project for their tireless work to secure his freedom!
Scott Minton Is Exonerated in Tennessee After Three Decades
Scott Minton was wrongly convicted despite 18 alibi witnesses corroborating his whereabouts.
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January 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In our series,"Homecoming: Rebuilding a Life After Wrongful Conviction," five recently exonerated people share what life was like before their wrongful conviction and what it means now to return to a world that has dramatically changed since their wrongful incarceration.
No Place Like Home: Five Exonerees Reflect on Life Before and After Wrongful Conviction - Innocence Project
One hundred and four years. That’s the staggering amount of time stolen from just five of our recently exonerated clients.
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January 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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It’s been an amazing year for the Innocence Project. And we are so grateful for everyone who partnered with us! Please take a moment and check out what we accomplished in 2024.

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My Liberty Depends on You Being Free, Too: Innocence Project's 2024 Annual Report
In FY24, we exonerated seven clients, secured 15 legislative victories, and significantly grew our reach. Learn more about our achievements.
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November 29, 2024 at 12:31 PM