IL Innocence Project

The Illinois Innocence Project is based at the University of Illinois Springfield and seeks to exonerate the innocent through DNA testing and investigation.

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Christopher Dunn fought #Missouri to prove his #innocence for almost 34 years. Today, his battle to remain free -- a status gained when his conviction was thrown out in 2023 -- won a major, unanimous legal victory.

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Discover the many ways that IIP is making a difference today -- from unique undergrad education opportunities to #innocence work and the country's most advanced police training program on #wrongfulconviction risks -- in this feature from @wandtvnews.

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More than 6,500 police officers in training in #Illinois have benefited from IIP's Wrongful Conviction Awareness and Avoidance program. Learn how it works in this interview with our associate director Marc Beach and #exoneree Kristine Bunch.

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IIP is celebrating our 25th #anniversary year. Learn about our history and what challenges are ahead in this column by our director, Stephanie Kamel.
#Illinois #innocence #socialjustice #33free

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BREAKING: Tremendous news as our IIP client Danny Davis was officially #exonerated Wednesday in a hearing in Alexander County, Ill.! Full details in the release below, and thanks to our partners at the Innocence Project, @innocence, and @ExonerationProj.

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In 2019, IIP client Grover Thompson was #exonerated posthumously 23 years after his death in prison. Finally last weekend his family and supporters were able to gather for a proper memorial service for him.

More: https://t.co/8XhUJSr6tP

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BREAKING: History was made today in #Chicago with one of the largest mass #exonerations in U.S. history. Six clients represented by IIP and The Oppenheimer Firm were fully exonerated for their convictions. Collectively, the men served 124 years in prison.

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Congratulations to our IIP client Brian Beals on formally receiving his certificate of innocence in a #Chicago courtroom Monday. When we helped free him 18 months ago, Brian had lost more than 35 years of #freedom, fifth most in #Illinois history.

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Congrats to our IIP client Jerry Herrington, whose case is now officially part of the National Registry of #Exonerations database. After a 34-year fight, Jerry's conviction was vacated in March.

More: https://t.co/KwhPUw3zfX

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Huge news 34 years in the making today in #Chicago, as IIP client Jerry Harrington was FULLY EXONERATED in a hearing. Jerry was just 16 when arrested and eventually #wrongfullyconvicted, which cost him 29 years lost to #wrongfulimprisonment.

Read more: https://t.co/QtXCy0f8Za

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Robert Johnson of #Chicago is being freed after 30 years of #wrongfulimprisonment. The decision came in court today, and he's expected to be freed shortly.

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IIP is pleased to support this important program on #justice in #Illinois, scheduled for Feb. 4 at Springfield's Hoogland Center for the Arts. The event is free, but you need to use the QR code in the graphic here to confirm your attendance.

For more: https://t.co/VqPa6YSs07

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It is with deep regret that we share news of the passing of our client Jeannette Slover. See below for a full statement from IIP and the rest of her legal team.

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This is our client Danny Davis on the day last week when he was freed after 32 years of #wrongfulimprisonment. With him is IIP Senior Staff Attorney Maria de Arteaga. Learn Danny's whole story: https://t.co/msTU7tA5Fw
#Illinois #wrongfulconviction

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We're thrilled to announce that our client Danny Davis has been released ... more soon!

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Brian Beals, whom IIP helped free 10 months ago after 35 years of #wrongfulimprisonment, is among those helping lead the push to increase compensation for those #wrongfullyconvicted in #Illinois .

Read more: https://t.co/no2nCk4MqW

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How is #Illinois trying to combat its status as the nation's leader in #wrongfulconvictions? With a first-of-its-kind mandated training program for police recruits that IIP helped create and administer. Hear the impact directly in this great story!

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So thrilled for our IIP client Herman Williams, who on Tuesday saw the criminal #justice portion of his 30-year legal fight come to an end when a #LakeCounty court granted his certificate of #innocence! IIP helped free Herman nearly two years ago.

https://t.co/7zZaJ8poNp

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David Staples, we are so happy for you and proud of your diligence! Our IIP client, freed in 2022, over the weekend earned his bachelor's degree as the first grad from @Augustana_IL 's Prison Education program. A master's degree is his next goal!

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The April edition of the IIP newsletter is now available online! Learn about special honors for his career achievements given to our founding director, Larry Golden, from his alma mater, the University of Minnesota.

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