The Watts era is nearing a conclusion.
I started at the Exoneration Project almost seven years ago in May 2015. When I got here, Ben Baker was a case on our docket. By the time I got here, however, Ben’s attorney Liz Wang had moved out of state. Since I was the new guy with much less to do than anyone else, ...
Black History Month 2022
This Black History Month, we at the Exoneration Project recognize the racism and oppression in the criminal justice system. We also affirm that Black history is about more than just suffering and continue to celebrate Black joy, resilience, and legacy as allies in the legal community. Black lives matter. Justice for Black lives matters. We ...
Exonerating Justin: reflections on an uncomplicated life
by Josh Tepfer EP Attorney I’ve been thinking a lot about my Grandfather recently, which is a little odd given that he died 25 years ago when I was 21 years old. He lived in New York while I grew up in Chicago. So I saw him a few times a year at most. ...
Wrongful Conviction Day 2021: Media List
October 2nd marks the 8th annual International Wrongful Conviction Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness surrounding wrongful convictions and discussing both causes and potential remedies. As prisons still combat COVID this year, incarcerated people across the country have experienced isolation more heavily than any of us. Continue the fight with us and do your ...