Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP)

Official account of the Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP)
👥 36 people freed, 550 yrs lost
🎒Clinical program @santaclaralaw
🤝@InnocenceNtwrk member

[Salvador Hernandez @SalHernandez]

He was accused of killing his girlfriend’s 3-yo in a shaken baby syndrome case. 10 years later, his attorneys argue he was convicted based on “junk science” https://t.co/I73k59kqeb

[Natl. Registry of Exonerations @exonerationlist]

A new research report from the NRE is available today, documenting 151 exoneration cases where medicolegal death investigation played a role in the underlying #wrongfulconviction. The report can be downloaded directly at: https://t.co/Dag9Ki9wyg

[Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) @NorCalInnocence]

NCIP Client Miguel and his wife Silvia are featured on @WrongConviction, guest hosted by @BrightPacheco. Lauren's episodes focus on the unsung heroes behind wrongful conviction stories: the family members, like Silvia, who devote their lives to freeing their loved ones.

[Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) @NorCalInnocence]

Great news! Find out more info about the CIC-sponsored bill here: https://t.co/VFDmF3uVHQ

[California Innocence Coalition @CA_InnocenceCoa]

AB 3088, authored by @LauraFriedmanCA and sponsored by the California Innocence Coalition, made it out of the California State Assembly today with a vote of 42-10. It is now headed to the State Senate!

[Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) @NorCalInnocence]

Want to learn more about California's #RacialJusticeAct? The video from our recent all-day @SantaClaraLaw symposium is now live! https://t.co/46UWlmESFV

[Laurence Colletti @LaurenceEsq]

Zavion's Story:

Zavion Johnson's daughter died from a tragic home accident. Law enforcement wrongfully accused him of murdering her. It would take him 17 years to prove his innocence.

This is his story⬇️ {link to episode}
https://t.co/w1Cwbm5ahA

[Natl. Registry of Exonerations @exonerationlist]

The NRE marks another #milestone, as we passed the 3,500-case mark this month. Our database now contains over 3,500 individual stories of exoneration, accounting for more than 32,000 years lost to #wrongfulimprisonment.

[L.A. Times Opinion @latimesopinion]

Opinion: California law requires police to fix these bad policies. So why haven't they? (via @latimesopinion ) https://t.co/CEEl6KWrky

[Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) @NorCalInnocence]

Full report available here: https://t.co/NqTtzXenru

[Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) @NorCalInnocence]

In today's @latimes, NCIP Executive Director Todd Fries shares troubling findings from NCIP’s latest study, which details how CA law enforcement agencies are failing to comply with #eyewitnessID laws meant to prevent #wrongfulconvictions https://t.co/Frzz7BfrVS

[The Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences @cifsjustice]

Arkansas Supreme Court says new DNA testing can be sought in ‘West Memphis 3' case

https://t.co/Qarc0edFxe

[Robert Salonga @robertsalonga]

San Jose: Wrongful conviction lawsuit heads toward trial; Lionel Rubalcava was incarcerated 17 years for a 2002 shooting before @NorCalInnocence helped free him in 2019. Suit claims police pressed ahead even with shaky and recanting witnesses
https://t.co/jhZS6iEqab
@mercnews

[Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) @NorCalInnocence]

Great news for Lionel!

[Mercury News @mercnews]

San Jose: Wrongful conviction lawsuit for exonerated man heads toward trial https://t.co/XBXhyNlggt

[Natl. Registry of Exonerations @exonerationlist]

Who are these people? They were the #wrongfullyconvicted recognized at this weekend's #Innocence Network conference in #NewOrleans, annually the largest gatherings of #exonerees in the world. More than 6,600 years of #wrongfulimprisonment were represented on the stage.

[Tricia Rojo Bushnell @tcita]

Anna Vasquez takes the stage at the #InnocenceConference. She is making history today as she addresses attendees as the first exoneree to serve at the @InnocenceNtwrk Board President.

[Natl. Registry of Exonerations @exonerationlist]

Our annual report covering the year 2023 is now out and available at https://t.co/h3LbaLXteR.

An additional 153 #exonerations were added as the list nears the 3,500 mark, dating back to just 1989. #wrongfulconviction #justicereform

[Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) @NorCalInnocence]

Thanks for helping us to spread the good news, @SalHernandez. Although we're a Bay Area innocence project, we can't help but say "Go @Dodgers" as we look at these photos! @FreddieFreeman5, you have a big fan in this free man ⤵️

[Salvador Hernandez @SalHernandez]

Got word that Miguel Solorio, who was incarcerated 23 years for a murder he didn't commit, was released Monday from Mule Creek State Prison. @NorCalInnocence shared these images of Solorio's first minutes of freedom, which included getting a (Freddy) Freeman Dodger's jersey

[Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) @NorCalInnocence]

Please join us in congratulating NCIP Exoneree Karla Baday, @GaInnocence's newest staff member. Karla will be helping out with outreach and client services. We are so proud of you and wish you luck in your new role, Karla!

[Santa Clara University @SantaClaraUniv]

After 25 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, Miguel Solorio's conviction was reversed yesterday with the help of @santaclaralaw's Northern California Innocence Project @NorCalInnocence.

Keep reading to learn how: https://t.co/nFttvtuCO9

[Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP) @NorCalInnocence]

BREAKING: The @LASuperiorCourt has vacated NCIP client Miguel Solorio’s conviction after 23 years. While Mr. Solorio awaits release from custody, please join us in congratulating the Solorio family and the entire NCIP legal team! #FridayFeeling https://t.co/5TjHpr7jBi