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Marcellus Williams was executed in Missouri on Sept. 24, 2024, despite no DNA evidence linking him to the crime and the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney acknowledging that errors were made by the trial prosecutors. His fight for freedom highlights the desperate need for criminal justice reform in this country.
Imagine being wrongfully incarcerated for 26 years, only to be released in early 2020, right as the world shuts down and everything is upside down.
"Be that somebody."
Duane is right. It takes all of us.
Wrongful convictions start and end with police investigations.
These are three examples of faulty, inefficient or even non existent police investigations.
We need accountability on all levels of the criminal legal system, starting with the police.
Ruben Piñuelas graduated from UofM law school yesterday.
This is his full 8:25 minute speech as 11 exonerees supported him from the audience.
What an amazing journey from being wrongfully convicted to becoming exonerated to becoming a lawyer dedicated to seeing this system changed so that nothing like this happens again.
Ruben comes into this work with his eyes wide open, and we can’t wait to see what else he accomplishes.
05/08/2026
Is the glass of criminal legal reform half empty or half full?
We had a great and fulfilling time in Chicago last month attending the Innocence Network Conference. Meeting like minded individuals, strategizing and hearing stories from inspirational leaders in this space.
Whether or not the glass is half full or half empty we are committed to filling it up to overflowing!
Wrongful convictions start and stop with the police.
They are first on the scene, first to take down notes and first to conduct an investigation.
But there are no consequences when the police do their job improperly. Justice reform needs to include police accountability to be effective in reducing wrongful convictions. Full stop.
Let the flood gates open!
The International Innocence Conference was amazing. We attended last month and had an amazing time celebrating, connecting and galvanizing.
We will be sharing more moments from the conference in the days and weeks ahead!
Open the doors and let a flood of the innocent people out!
04/29/2026
Thanks to -Chair of the Wayne County Commission District 7 for gifting our Organization two tickets to the game. Where the team won on a walk off home run in the bottom of the 9th!! In attendance was Mr. Roy Blackman and Mr. Roderic Pippen both exonerees. Also thanks to Mr. Dustin Campbell for making the connection!
04/29/2026
The Annual Innocence Conference was Held in Chicago this year and it was an amazing opportunity for those impacted by wrongful conviction to join members of the community in helping spread awareness about wrongful convictions and also enjoy the beautiful city of Chicago. Michigan Exonerees showed up and made meaningful connections with professionals all over the world. We enjoyed seeing our family in the movement!!