Proving Innocence

PI's Final Newsletter

The work of Proving Innocence continues through the Organization of Exonerees Proving Innocence is closing its doors. Looking back, we see the role we played in fighting wrongful convictions and making things a little easier for wrongfully convicted persons upon their release from prison. We are delighted to see the Organization of Exonerees (OOE) now manage the Walking Free....

Sharing some sad news:

In the Midst of Hope, Tragedy Last week, Joshun Edwards, a recipient of PI's Walking Free Fund, was gunned down in Lapeer, MI. Our hearts go out to the family, the community, and the three others who were exonerated with him. To see all four exonerees, Joshun, C'Quan Hinton, Christian Kino, and Dartanian Edwards, go to the Walki...

Please click on this link to get all the information on a great artist and great person who spent 40 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. There will be a reception for Ray in Detroit on Feb 10th from 3 - 5 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Ray Gray Art Exhibition and Reception Feb 10 From our inception, Proving Innocence has supported Ray Gray. Bill Proctor, PI's founder, has continued to support Ray while he seeks to adjust to "normal" life outside of prison with his wife, Barbe. That is not an easy thing to do for a person who has been institutionalized for 40 years. Ray's art...

We have just republished a very important article written by Ann Clark in Propublica about the state of compensation for exonerees in the State of Michigan. Please read and pass on to others!

WICA This story was originally published by ProPublica. We appreciate their willingness to allow us to republish this. To see the original story with photos, click on the ProPublical link. We encourage you to share this article with as many people as possible, especially anyone in the Michigan legislatur...

We are saddened to have to inform you about the death of exoneree, Carl Bruner. Read our post about the funeral arrangements and an opportunity to help the family.

In Loving Memory of Carl Bruner We are so sad to learn about the death of Carl Bruner, 39. He died of a heart attack on November 21st. He was found in his apartment unresponsive when his sister arrived to pick him up for the trip from Kentucky back to Detroit for Thanksgiving. Carl was released from prison three and a half years a...

Another great experience helping out a new exoneree!

Louis Wright Exonerated after 35 years On November 9th, 2023, Louis Wright was exonerated through DNA evidence after spending 36 years in prison for something he did not do. Proving Innocence (PI) met with Louis and his sister, Darlene, a few days later and presented Louis with a check for $750. Other resources were shared with the famil...

Don't forget to attend this Wednesday in Lansing, a panel of 3 exonerees sharing their experiences!

Exonerees' Panel Presentations This Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. in Lansing The Public is Welcome! For those unfamiliar with the Cooley Law School building, the event will be located in the lobby and will be seen right when you walk through the entrance to the school.

Proving Innocence aids its 13th exoneree this year and the second person this year convicted of the Shaken Baby Syndrome, a theory responsible for sending thousands of people to prison for something they did not do. See our one-minute read on Michael Griffin and Shaken Baby Syndrome.

PI Gives to its 13th Exoneree this year! Michael Griffin is the 13th exoneree this year who has been supported by the Walking Free Fund. He is the second exoneree this year who was convicted of an inaccurate "scientific" diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome. Please check out the 56 exonerees we have aided upon their release over the last 5 ye...

We support the wrongful conviction community and encourage you to attend!

An Organization of Exonerees Event Proving Innocence depends on funds from generous donors like you. Additionally, there are other groups that have the best interests of exonerees in mind. We encourage you to support the Organization of Exonerees by attending this event. Mark on your calendar! November 8th in Lansing, Proving Innocen...

Change takes time. Continue to walk with Dr. Marvin Zalman as he gives a roadmap moving from research in the lab to verification by field studies and then to government policy.

Tracking Lineup Reforms The degree to which innocence scholarship is facilitating changes in policy and law.

More details about the Temujin Kensu case and what YOU can do about it!

Details on the Temujin Kensu Case and what YOU can do! Bill Proctor anbd Herb Welser uncover more details on the Temujin Kensu case.