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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How Outdated Fire Science Led to the Wrongful Arson Conviction of Architect Robert Therrien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.
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.
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.
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.
“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 new look. The same commitment to freedom.
Learn how our new look reflects the urgency, resilience, and hope behind our work.
In Memory of Eddie Knight
Our client Edward Knight passed away after a months-long battle with oropharyngeal cancer. He was 54 years old.
A Weekend of Connection and Community
Our community gathered in Chicago for the Innocence Network annual conference—a space rooted in learning, healing, and connection.
Women wrongfully convicted for tragic accidents
Women are far more likely to be wrongfully convicted for tragic accidents—or crimes that never occurred.
Thomas Rosa, Jr. Exonerated After 34 Years Wrongfully Incarcerated
We’re thrilled to share that the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office has ended the prosecution of our client, Thomas Rosa, Jr., officially exonerating him of a 1985 murder he did not commit. Mr. Rosa was wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for 34 years in prison.
DNA Testing Will Proceed in Shawn Tanner’s Case
One powerful step closer to the truth. The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) decided today that DNA testing of the evidence in the case of our client, Shawn Tanner, who passed away in 2022 from terminal brain cancer, can finally move forward despite opposition from the Bristol County DA’s office.
Advocating for elder and medical parole legislation
Among other things, the legislation would give people over 55 years of age the chance to seek parole after serving 15 years in prison and would improve the current medical parole process, which has failed sick and dying people. So many people in our community have been sentenced to die in prison, aging over decades with increased medical issues. With this legislation, they can have the chance to come home and receive the care they need and deserve.
Edward Wright Exonerated After 41 Years in Prison
Edward Wright, has been exonerated after being wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for more than 41 years for a Springfield murder he did not commit.
Exoneree Network 2025 Annual Wellness Retreat
For many, this was the first time they had ever felt safe enough to confront trauma in a community-based setting designed specifically for them. In a world that often overlooks or misunderstands the long-term impact of wrongful incarceration, this retreat made one thing clear: healing is not only possible—it is our right.