Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project

Freeing the wrongfully convicted in DC, Maryland, and Virginia since 2000.

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Looking to help in the fight against wrongful conviction?

There are many ways to get involved in the mission and help us advocate for a more just legal system!

Every action helps bring us closer to a fairer justice system. Visit https://t.co/GXqgrP68eU to learn more!

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Cliff Yarborough is one of eight men that was wrongfully convicted of a 1984 murder in D.C. He is free, but still fighting for exoneration.

Two weeks ago, we had the privilege of hearing a poem he wrote the day before he found out he was going home.

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Your donation makes an impact. Each gift provides direct support to our free legal services for the wrongfully convicted and helps provide resources for the freed and exonerated individuals navigating reentry.
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#FundtheFight #Justice #Exoneration #DonateToday

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Yesterday evening, we had the pleasure of joining In the Courts with Katie Barlow alongside State’s Attorney Tara Jackson.

https://t.co/cwpiTIXZog

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Fact or Fiction🔎

Fiction: Human memories are reliable.

The human memory can be influenced by a number of variables that range from how far away the witness was from the crime scene to internal bias, to stress and trauma from observing a crime.

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History of the Innocence Movement📖

In 1996, former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, and later founding member of the Innocence Project's board, commissioned a report on the causes of the 28 wrongful convictions that had been overturned through DNA testing.
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#History

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Happy 4th #FreedomAnniversary, Rick Boyd! On this date, four years ago, Rick was finally released from prison after spending nearly 25 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit.

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Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the strength, resilience, and voices of Native and Indigenous communities. We are committed to working toward a future where no one suffers from wrongful conviction.

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Today, we stand with those whose mental health has been deeply impacted by wrongful convictions and a flawed justice system. Being wrongfully incarcerated doesn't just steal time, it takes a toll on mental health.

Mental health is justice. Freedom is justice.

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Did you know? 💡

False confessions are much more common that many people believe. They can happen for a variety of reasons including mental exhaustion, language barriers, intellectual disabilities, coercive interrogation tactics, and more.
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#DidYouKnow #FalseConfessions

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Did You Know? 💡

There are several ways in which forensic science errors can occur when examining or reporting on forensic evidence. A study done by the National Institute of Justice identifies 5 main errors.
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#ForensicScience #ForensicEvidence #Justice #Errors

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MAJOR VICTORY FOR ANTHONY FALTZ AS DC COURT OF APPEALS ORDERS INNOCENCE CLAIM RECONSIDERED AND CASE REASSIGNED TO A NEW JUDGE

Head to the following link to read the full press release: https://t.co/Upt5GpSbyi

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Collectively, MAIP's 45 freed and exonerated clients lost 900+ years to prison for crimes they did not commit. This #WrongfulConvictionDay, join us in our fight to free innocent people. Donate today: https://t.co/ltNrG19Q5H

🎞️Credits:
The Washington Post
The Guardian
CNN News

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This month, two cases took crucial steps forward. Lamont McGinnis and Franklin Tolbert were teenagers when they were taken from their families to serve time for crimes they did not commit.

Tomorrow, we celebrate Wrongful Conviction Day but the work continues every day.

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Prison conditions and lack of access to health care significantly deteriorate health complications.
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#WrongfulConvictionDay #Innocence #Health #PrisonConditions #Awareness

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Today, 40 states have laws providing compensation to exonerees. Just this year, Maryland took important steps to improve their exoneree compensation laws. This is a crucial piece in correcting wrongful conviction.
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#WrongfulConvictionDay #WrongfulConviction #Compensation

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The effects of wrongful conviction continue long after people return home. People who spent an average of 20 years wrongfully incarcerated and have been home for an average of 13 years self-report that they are still feeling the long-term impacts on their financial well-being.

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People exonerated in 2025 spent an average of 13.8 years wrongfully incarcerated. That’s because wrongful convictions are incredibly difficult to prove & overturn, requiring significant resources like costly DNA testing, expert consultants, extensive investigation, & more.

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Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the resilience, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities. It is also a time to acknowledge the deep disparities they face in the criminal legal system.

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Did you know? 💡

There are many common barriers to accessing justice and legal help. Some of these barriers are financial and some are a result of complexities in our legal system.
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#DidYouKnow #InnocenceProject #Barriers