RMIC

The only nonprofit fighting wrongful convictions in UT•NV•WY Join our fight, or follow our efforts ⇩

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A combined total of 21,725+ years have been lost to #wrongfulconvictions. We cannot avoid the crushing weight of the time lost, all we can do is fight hard for those who need it most. Learn more about our #fight on our website at https://t.co/yEtdz1z3rr

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Because justice doesn’t happen on its own. It requires people who are willing to stand behind it.
If you would like to be part of that effort, you can learn more or support the work here:
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Wrongful convictions are not rare anomalies — they are systemic failures with devastating human consequences.
Across the country, innocent people lose years, sometimes decades, of their lives to crimes they did not commit.

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?And yes, their Airbnb came with goats. Justice work can take you to unexpected places!)
Behind every case is years of investigation, legal advocacy, and relentless persistence.
Next week, our community will gather for the Hope for the Innocent Breakfast to help sustain this work

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At the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center, we investigate and litigate these cases, working to uncover the truth and secure freedom for those who have been wrongfully convicted.
This week, our team traveled to Nevada for casework, joined by our summer intern Andy.

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A final opportunity to be part of this year’s Hope for the Innocent Breakfast.
Each year, this gathering brings together a select group of legal leaders, advocates, and community partners committed to protecting the integrity of our legal system.

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To inquire about remaining sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected]

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Thank you to our past and present sponsors!

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Together, this community has helped free the innocent, expose systemic failures, and restore lives taken by wrongful conviction.
Sponsorship opportunities close today.
If your organization values justice, accountability, and meaningful impact, we invite you to stand with us.

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advocacy, persistence, and community support to correct.
Join us to hear Anna share her extraordinary journey and why innocence work matters so deeply.
Attend, support, or donate to help ensure that those still waiting for justice are not forgotten.
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We are honored to welcome Anna Vasquez as the keynote speaker at this year’s Hope for the Innocent Breakfast.
Anna is one of the four women known as the San Antonio Four, wrongfully convicted in 1998 and sentenced to 15 years in prison for crimes they did not commit.

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Years later, a reinvestigation uncovered recanted testimony and discredited forensic evidence, ultimately leading to their exoneration.
Her story is a powerful reminder that wrongful convictions are not rare tragedies—they are failures of a system that depend on courageous

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That means every gift immediately doubles the fight for freedom, fair trials, and accountability for the wrongfully convicted.
Help us meet this match and unlock critical funding for innocence work.
Now is the moment to stand for justice. 

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Justice can’t wait — and right now, your impact can go twice as far.
The Florence J. Gillmor Foundation is matching every donation made in honor of our Hope for the Innocent Breakfast, dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000.

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With keynote speaker and exoneree Anna Vasquez, this year’s breakfast promises to be both moving and meaningful.
Inquiries regarding sponsorship and support are welcome https://t.co/M8ezBpiw4r

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#Utah #Nevada #Wyoming

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The 2026 Hope for the Innocent Breakfast returns March 19 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center.
This invite-only gathering brings together a powerful cross-section of Utah’s leadership to strengthen the integrity of our justice system and support innocence cases across our state.

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Recognizing this reality is part of the work of strengthening fairness, accountability, and equal justice for all.

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#Utah #Nevada #Wyoming #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #BlackVoices #EquityMatters 
#RacialJustice

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Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions, resilience, and leadership of Black Americans and to acknowledge the inequities that still demand our attention.

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They reflect systemic challenges within the criminal legal system that continue to disproportionately affect Black communities.
Behind every statistic is a person.  A life disrupted, a family altered, years that cannot be returned.

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Black Americans represent approximately 13% of the U.S. population, yet account for more than half of known wrongful convictions that have been overturned. These disparities are not accidental.

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This level of justice takes time, expertise, and sustained resources, making funding essential to ensuring innocent people are not left without a path to freedom.
Your support makes this work possible. https://t.co/ZaiwvGIeio

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#ExonerateTheInnocent

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Exoneration work is meticulous by necessity. As RMIC Executive Director Kristy Columbia explains, it requires re-examining every document, engaging experts across disciplines, and pursuing rigorous legal advocacy long after the investigative phase ends.