Innocence & Justice Louisiana

Innocence & Justice Louisiana, formerly Innocence Project New Orleans (IPNO), frees innocent and unjustly sentenced people serving life sentences in Louisiana.

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Today is a great day at IPNO! Our client Jerry Davis was FINALLY exonerated today! 🥳🎉🎊

The State of Louisiana dismissed all criminal charges against Mr. Davis, at last ending Mr. Davis’s nightmare that began over 40 years ago with a false arrest.

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Recently, LSU's Wrongful Conviction Clinic appeared in Lincoln Parish to argue a motion for seeking DNA testing of evidence in a 20-year-old conviction. And we won!

Third-year law student Matt Packard played an active role in the proceedings alongside IJLA clinic supervisors.

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Early voting starts today, Louisiana, and Cedric Dent says, "Geaux Vote!"

Cedric could not vote for the nearly-25 years he was wrongfully in prison and is now an avid voter.

Check your voting location and review what's on your ballot at https://t.co/n645Ae7G0Q.

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Early voting starts today, Louisiana, and Cedric Dent says, "Geaux Vote!"

Cedric could not vote for the nearly-25 years he was wrongfully in prison and is now an avid voter.

Check your voting location and review what's on your ballot at https://t.co/n645Ae7G0Q.

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We're proud to welcome former Governor @JohnBelEdwards to the IJLA Board of Directors. His commitment to public service and criminal legal system reform will strengthen our work to build a more just Louisiana.

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8 IJLA exonerees. 233 years lost.

Last week at @du1869's Exonerated Voices event, our clients shared their journeys from wrongful conviction to freedom.

Together, they spent 233 years incarcerated for crimes they didn't commit.

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Staff Attorney Elena Malik and Peer Mentor Jerome Morgan discussed wrongful convictions, excessive sentences, Louisiana's legal system, and the work of Innocence & Justice Louisiana.

Meaningful conversations and new connections in the pursuit of justice. 🌎⚖️
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Jimmie “Chris” Duncan Spent 27 Years on Louisiana Death Row as a Wrongfully Convicted Man. What Comes Next? https://t.co/EjRQE2vWM9 @propublica @veritenewsnola @RichardAWebster @LaRepeal @JusticesPromise @radleybalko @cifsjustice @WTIUSA @innocence #deathpenalty

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For more than 20 years, Professor Jancy Hoeffel has been a devoted supporter of @JusticeLA_org. That dedication was recently recognized with the organization’s Impact Award at its 25th anniversary gala.

Learn more about the award ⤵️ https://t.co/vDIPsgSp6s

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The LSU Law Clinics in partnership with @JusticeLA_org will host a special screening of “The Alabama Solution” in the McKernan Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 28 beginning at 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.

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Your support will let them know that you believe they should be compensated for what the State of Louisiana did to them, even if Governor Landry does not.

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URGENT BREAKING: Governor Landry has VETOED SB 125 -- a bill unanimously passed through the Legislature. Ten exonerees will lose compensation IMMEDIATELY and need your help.

Please support them by donating here:
https://t.co/tL0hSCFV5E

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We are asking you to step in where Governor Landry refused to. He took $40,000 from each of these men for this year alone. Please support them directly! They are in urgent need of immediate support to maintain housing, pay bills and car notes, and buy gas and groceries.

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OUR OFFICE WELCOMES YOU!
This year, we’re excited to open the doors of our office for our annual Supporters Briefing. In addition to hearing important updates on our clients and how the current legislative session is impacting our work.

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@JusticeLA_org @CalMatters @invinst These projects illustrate how public records can be used to investigate and track police misconduct, and in turn, put pressure on law enforcement agencies to improve their practices and decisions.

More here 👇
https://t.co/mTrUrRMUqY

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If your school is interested in hosting IJLA for a classroom conversation or guest speaker opportunity, visit the Request a Speaker section on our website.

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Last month, we welcomed a group of high school students from the Drew School in San Francisco. IJLA Deputy Director Meredith Angelson shared the history of IJLA and offered insight into post-conviction litigation in Louisiana. Peer Mentor Jerome Morgan also shared his powerful…

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personal testimony. The students came prepared with thoughtful questions, and we were grateful for the opportunity to be in conversation with them.