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Stay connected to our latest news, stories, and updates as we work to free innocent people and confront the causes and consequences of wrongful convictions.
The Case Against Nicole ChuminsKI
We’ve filed a motion for new trial for Nicole Chuminski who was wrongfully convicted of arson in 2010 due to bad science and lies.
How Outdated Fire Science Led to the Wrongful Arson Conviction of Architect Robert Therrien
Architect Robert Therrien was wrongfully convicted in 2004 of setting fire to the office space he rented inside the Theatre Marketplace.
Running For Innocence, Nov. 1
Join the Running for Innocence team at the Genesis HR Battlegreen 5K/10K on November 1 to raise money for the Running for Innocence Fund.
Join Jammin’ for Justice, Oct. 29
Join us for our 7th annual Jammin’ for Justice live music event on October 29, 2026, featuring a very special lineup of local musicians, and help support the Exoneree Network.
Narrating the Lincoln Portrait after Surviving Slavery by Another Name
Exoneree Network Director Sean Ellis narrated Copland’s Lincoln Portrait with the Kendall Square Orchestra as part of their Voices of Freedom performance.
Wrongful Conviction Day, Oct. 2
Join us for Toward Liberation, a march and rally to expand pathways to freedom in Massachusetts.
Land of the Free?
In a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly op-ed, our Executive Director discusses the devastating consequences false allegations can have on immigrants across our nation.
An Incredible Night: Voices of the Innocent
What an incredible night! Watch the livestream of our storytelling event, Voices of the Innocent: Resistance and Joy.
FREEDOM FALL EVENTS
Join us for our Freedom Fall events! Mark your calendar, sign-up, or learn more.
N.H. Legislators Override Veto of HB 1422
There will be more freedom in NH! A bill we have championed for several years that would eliminate the 3-year deadline for new trial requests when new evidence of innocence emerges will finally become law, thanks to N.H. legislators overriding the Governor’s veto of HB 1422.
Our Fight to Reveal Police Misconduct by Current Police Lieutenant
Our lawsuit seeks to access information about false statements made by Brockton Police Detective Matthew Graham in a push for a larger investigation.
Help us unlock a $25,000 matching gift by June 30!
Right now, every gift made through the end of June will be doubled, thanks to a special match donor.
IMPACT REPORT: See the impact you make
Our Annual Impact Report highlights what your support made possible through our three areas of focus: Liberate. Empower. Dismantle.
A Safe Space for Peace and Belonging
The Exoneree Network came together in June at Essex Woods for our third annual wellness retreat—a space intentionally built for healing, reflection, and connection.
“More than a cook-out,” A Celebration of Freedom and Community
“Let us laugh loudly, embrace fully, and continue building the bonds that remind us that none of us walk this journey alone.”
A Friend to the Court, a Friend to our Community
Pro bono partners make a difference
Exoneree Network Holds Spring Wellness Retreat
The Exoneree Network’s spring wellness retreat provided holistic healing opportunities for community members.
A new look. The same commitment to freedom.
Learn how our new look reflects the urgency, resilience, and hope behind our work.