PA Innocence Project

The Pennsylvania Innocence Project is a non-profit law firm working to exonerate the convicted innocent and prevent innocent people from being convicted.

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Friends, are you over on @bluesky? Find us there now and be sure to keep in touch with the Project! We’re also still on LinkedIn, FB, and Insta. See you around :) https://t.co/vtkwDJp59w

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John Payne has been incarcerated for more than 40 years after being wrongly convicted of a 1981 murder. Please click through to learn more and add your own letter of support for John's commutation application. https://t.co/of4TBYhjZQ

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Hernan "Spel" Cortes has been incarcerated 35 years for a crime that he did not commit. Please click through to learn more and add your own letter of support for Spel's commutation application. https://t.co/7toKCvwM53

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Fidel Santiago has been wrongfully incarcerated for more than 50 years. His niece writes the words above in a letter of support for Fidel's commutation application. Please click through to add your own letter of support for Fidel's application: https://t.co/o6BGnjKNkZ

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"“Everyone gets chal­lenged in life and you can either spend the rest of your life look­ing back­wards or you can make a deci­sion to keep going. That’s the choice I made.”

Sonia ​“Sunny” Jacobs in a 2013 inter­view with the Guardian"

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2025 volunteer award recipient Rachel Fendell Satinsky of Littler Mendelson has long demonstrated tireless advocacy for her clients as a pro bono partner at the Project. She helped bring home Ty Jones in 2016 and Jeff Dawkins in 2024. When one case ends, she's ready for another.

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Since our inception in 2009, Troutman Pepper Locke has been an integral part of the Project. Their generous support in many ways helps us continue our goal to unlock the truth, and free the innocent. We thank them for all of the ways that they contribute to our organization.

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We were proud to present this year’s Maureen Rowley Award to Tom Innes at @phillydefenders. This award recognizes the incredible impact of Tom’s career and the many contributions he has made to our community as a former board member and long-time supporter.https://t.co/VVGT64sHoq

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The trauma associated with being wrongfully convicted and incarcerated is often overlooked. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth we encourage you to stand with exonerated and freed people, amplify their stories, and advocate for access to care and adequate resources.

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“No innocent person should ever serve out a prison sentence without having their case considered on the merits,” she said. “The fixes in HB 115 would ensure that innocent people convicted based on junk science have a genuine pathway for relief.” https://t.co/VCgGodncCG

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In gratitude for their long-standing partnership with the Project and in recognition of crucial work accomplished for wrongly convicted clients, we proudly present the 2025 JoAnne Epps Hero of Justice Award to Dechert LLP. https://t.co/dzFhsKPP4t

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We are proud to commemorate our 16th anniversary with four heartfelt videos honoring this year’s award recipients – just a few of the individuals who continue to make our work possible. Click here to hear from our recipients and a few other familiar faces https://t.co/rritaP9IxD

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One year later, William Bailey had the joy of celebrating his FIRST Freedom Anniversary at the 2025 Innocence Network Conference in Seattle, WA. After spending over 35 years incarcerated for a crime he did not commit, Mr. Bailey was released last April🙌

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A huge shoutout to our incredible staff members, interns, and volunteers who took part in the Philadelphia Love Run! 🏃🏅 We appreciate each supporter who donated, and we're so proud to have such a dedicated community willing to go the distance and run for a cause.

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We couldn't be more excited for Project client, Eugene and his newest venture - Freedom Coffee House! If you're in the area, make sure you check it out.

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Meet our Reentry Coordinator, Blanca!

This #SocialWorkMonth, we're highlighting the vital role social workers play in reentry support and wrongful convictions. Their compassion, advocacy, and dedication make a lasting difference in the lives of those they serve.

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TUNE IN NOW!🗣️

The ACLU-PA is live streaming the Indigent Defense Press Conference at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to discuss the importance of adequately funding public defenders in PA.

https://t.co/dEGNSeDLFY

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Just a few days away!

Join us on Saturday, March 22nd from 6pm-8pm at Morton Contemporary Gallery as we say farewell to the "We Are All Doing Time" art exhibit.

RSVP today https://t.co/bnwt349gJp

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Unique challenges arise for incarcerated women, and especially those who have been wrongly convicted. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we find it extremely necessary to raise awareness around those difficulties.

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After months of success, we are saying farewell to the "We Are All Doing Time" art exhibit. Join us on Saturday, March 22nd from 6pm-8pm at Morton Contemporary Gallery for the closing reception.

RSVP today https://t.co/bnwt348ITR