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Robert Roberson's Execution is Stayed by The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Roberson Was Scheduled to Be Executed on October 16 Despite Overwhelming Evidence of Innocence
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BREAKING NEWS: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a STAY in hashtag#RobertRoberson’s case, just seven days before his scheduled execution. innocenceproject.org/news/texas-c...
Happy 7th exoneration anniversary to Clemente Aguirre, who spent 14 years in prison, including 10 on death row, for a crime he did not commit.
Take a moment to read Clemente’s story: tinyurl.com/37aduesk
Take a moment to read Clemente’s story: tinyurl.com/37aduesk
Innocent Man Who Spent Over a Decade on Florida’s Death Row is Exonerated - Innocence Project
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November 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Happy 7th exoneration anniversary to Clemente Aguirre, who spent 14 years in prison, including 10 on death row, for a crime he did not commit.
Take a moment to read Clemente’s story: tinyurl.com/37aduesk
Take a moment to read Clemente’s story: tinyurl.com/37aduesk
"50 years of life and it's my first time voting. I almost cried. Freedom, what a feeling,” said Exoneree Advisory Council Member Stefon Morant #ElectionDay.
Read more on what voting means to exonerees:
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Read more on what voting means to exonerees:
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Survivors of wrongful conviction cast their ballot in historic midterm election, some for the first time ever - Innocence Project
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November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"50 years of life and it's my first time voting. I almost cried. Freedom, what a feeling,” said Exoneree Advisory Council Member Stefon Morant #ElectionDay.
Read more on what voting means to exonerees:
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Read more on what voting means to exonerees:
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Today would have marked the 14th exoneration anniversary of Jonathan Barr. Last year, Jonathan was tragically killed in a mass shooting in Chicago.
November 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Today would have marked the 14th exoneration anniversary of Jonathan Barr. Last year, Jonathan was tragically killed in a mass shooting in Chicago.
After spending 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, #TheInnocenceProject client and exoneree Fernando Bermudez takes voting seriously, and in fact, makes it a “family affair.”
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
After spending 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, #TheInnocenceProject client and exoneree Fernando Bermudez takes voting seriously, and in fact, makes it a “family affair.”
When exoneree and former The Innocence Project client Robert DuBoise was released in 2020, after languishing in prison for nearly 36 years due to wrongful conviction, he came out realizing how much voting in elections could impact one’s life.
November 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
When exoneree and former The Innocence Project client Robert DuBoise was released in 2020, after languishing in prison for nearly 36 years due to wrongful conviction, he came out realizing how much voting in elections could impact one’s life.
Two years ago, we shared the story of an IP team member running the NYC Marathon — one mile for every year Jabar Walker lost to wrongful conviction.
The marathon returns Sunday, but thousands like Jabar are still fighting for freedom. Read & remember why we run: innocenceproject.org/news/im-runn...
The marathon returns Sunday, but thousands like Jabar are still fighting for freedom. Read & remember why we run: innocenceproject.org/news/im-runn...
'I’m Running the New York City Marathon in Honor of Jabar Walker— One Mile for Every Year of Liberty He’s Lost'
Three Innocence Project staffers share their motivation for running the 2023 NYC marathon.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Two years ago, we shared the story of an IP team member running the NYC Marathon — one mile for every year Jabar Walker lost to wrongful conviction.
The marathon returns Sunday, but thousands like Jabar are still fighting for freedom. Read & remember why we run: innocenceproject.org/news/im-runn...
The marathon returns Sunday, but thousands like Jabar are still fighting for freedom. Read & remember why we run: innocenceproject.org/news/im-runn...
Nine members of The Innocence Project are running the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon to support the fight of ending wrongful incarceration.
Donate to their fundraising efforts and cheer them tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
Donate to their fundraising efforts and cheer them tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
Innocence Project Fundraising Page for 2025 TCS New York City Marathon
The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Over the last 33 years, we have free...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Nine members of The Innocence Project are running the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon to support the fight of ending wrongful incarceration.
Donate to their fundraising efforts and cheer them tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
Donate to their fundraising efforts and cheer them tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
Clients of @GreatNorth_IP and @Wi_Innocence, brothers Robert and David Blintz, who were exonerated last year after DNA evidence proved their innocence recently spoke to NBC 26 sharing their story. Read their story here: www.nbc26.com/homepage-sho...
Bintz brother tells his story of wrongful conviction after 25 years behind bars
Robert Bintz says no amount of money can make up for lost time.
“I lost a lot,” he shared with NBC 26. “I’m not young anymore.”
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November 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Clients of @GreatNorth_IP and @Wi_Innocence, brothers Robert and David Blintz, who were exonerated last year after DNA evidence proved their innocence recently spoke to NBC 26 sharing their story. Read their story here: www.nbc26.com/homepage-sho...
Last year, Termaine Hicks ran the NYC Marathon to celebrate his freedom and resilience after 19 years of wrongful conviction.
October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Last year, Termaine Hicks ran the NYC Marathon to celebrate his freedom and resilience after 19 years of wrongful conviction.
The Innocence Project wishes exoneree and Exoneree Advisory Member, Michelle Murphy a very Happy Birthday! Michelle served 20 years for the wrongful conviction of her infant son until DNA testing proved her innocence in 2014. Read her story: https://bit.ly/47sq8ve
I am the first and only woman in Oklahoma to be exonerated by DNA testing
During two decades behind bars, what kept me going was the unwavering hope of advanced DNA testing to identify the real perpetrator and help prove my innocence.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Innocence Project wishes exoneree and Exoneree Advisory Member, Michelle Murphy a very Happy Birthday! Michelle served 20 years for the wrongful conviction of her infant son until DNA testing proved her innocence in 2014. Read her story: https://bit.ly/47sq8ve
The city’s most anticipated annual sporting event is here. Members of The Innocent Project team will be running the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Cheer them on 11/2, and make a donation to help empower our mission: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The city’s most anticipated annual sporting event is here. Members of The Innocent Project team will be running the NYC Marathon on Sunday. Cheer them on 11/2, and make a donation to help empower our mission: https://bit.ly/3JwUTHg
Earlier this month, Robert Roberson narrowly avoided execution for a crime that never occurred.
“This would be a horror in and of itself,” a former Texas mayor writes in an opinion column.
Read his insights here: https://bit.ly/3L9V246
“This would be a horror in and of itself,” a former Texas mayor writes in an opinion column.
Read his insights here: https://bit.ly/3L9V246
The Dangers of Going to Extremes
Dr. Malcolm Cross Two criminal cases—one involving the death penalty and the other involving the rights of the transgendered—have recently been before the courts. Decisions made in these cases may…
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October 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Earlier this month, Robert Roberson narrowly avoided execution for a crime that never occurred.
“This would be a horror in and of itself,” a former Texas mayor writes in an opinion column.
Read his insights here: https://bit.ly/3L9V246
“This would be a horror in and of itself,” a former Texas mayor writes in an opinion column.
Read his insights here: https://bit.ly/3L9V246
The NYC Marathon is coming up this Sunday! In honor of the legendary race, we're highlighting the story of IP client and exoneree Orlando Boquete and his run for freedom. innocenceproject.org/news/watch-a...
Watch: A Run For Freedom: Orlando Boquete’s Story - Innocence Project
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October 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The NYC Marathon is coming up this Sunday! In honor of the legendary race, we're highlighting the story of IP client and exoneree Orlando Boquete and his run for freedom. innocenceproject.org/news/watch-a...
Congratulations to Martin Tankleff on his admission to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar! From wrongful conviction to advocate and attorney, his journey embodies resilience and hope. https://bit.ly/47kel1V
Milestone Reached for Exoneree and Georgetown Professor Martin Tankleff - Prisons and Justice Initiative
Georgetown University’s Prisons and Justice Initiative proudly celebrates Martin Tankleff, Peter P. Mullen Distinguished Visiting Professor at Georgetown University and an attorney, who was admitted t...
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October 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Congratulations to Martin Tankleff on his admission to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar! From wrongful conviction to advocate and attorney, his journey embodies resilience and hope. https://bit.ly/47kel1V
We're up for an Anthem Award along with out partners at MissionWired for our work on Marcellus Williams' case. Please take a moment to vote for our campaign today: https://bit.ly/4ngDQao
YOU can amplify the voices that spark global change
Join me in celebrating the impact of this Anthem Awards finalist.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We're up for an Anthem Award along with out partners at MissionWired for our work on Marcellus Williams' case. Please take a moment to vote for our campaign today: https://bit.ly/4ngDQao
“When no one would listen, I found my voice in hip-hop.” Read how Huwe Burton turned wrongful incarceration into creativity and resilience. https://bit.ly/3KZy0wJ
When No One Would Listen, This Exoneree Spoke Through Hip Hop - Innocence Project
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October 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
“When no one would listen, I found my voice in hip-hop.” Read how Huwe Burton turned wrongful incarceration into creativity and resilience. https://bit.ly/3KZy0wJ
After 24 years, Andrew Wayne Roark’s conviction was overturned as “shaken baby syndrome” science was debunked. Now, defense attorneys say his case could open the door to justice for #RobertRoberson and others still behind bars. www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2...
Could Dallas shaken baby case lead to a new trial for death row inmate Robert Roberson?
The state’s Court of Criminal Appeals earlier this month ordered a lower court to examine whether its findings in a Dallas shaken baby case should apply also...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
After 24 years, Andrew Wayne Roark’s conviction was overturned as “shaken baby syndrome” science was debunked. Now, defense attorneys say his case could open the door to justice for #RobertRoberson and others still behind bars. www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2...
"What happened to [Robert Roberson] could happen to so many others if we don’t demand more autism awareness in law enforcement and in our courts." Read more: https://bit.ly/4qc0jIt
Pause in execution of Robert Roberson provides time to review case | Letters
A reader whose son has autism says Texas owes it to every autistic child and family to stop the injustice of executing Robert Roberson.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
"What happened to [Robert Roberson] could happen to so many others if we don’t demand more autism awareness in law enforcement and in our courts." Read more: https://bit.ly/4qc0jIt
Robert Roberson’s story shows exactly why we must end the death penalty. There's an abundance of evidence pointing to his innocence, but he's still on death row in Texas. Take a moment to read more in the San Antonio Express News: https://bit.ly/47qZhRk
Texas death row inmate's plight shows why we should abolish the death penalty
It would be better to abolish the death penalty altogether and stop gambling with lives.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Robert Roberson’s story shows exactly why we must end the death penalty. There's an abundance of evidence pointing to his innocence, but he's still on death row in Texas. Take a moment to read more in the San Antonio Express News: https://bit.ly/47qZhRk
Wrongfully convicted when he was just 14 years old, Raymond Santana spent five years with no release. Now known as one of the Exonerated Five, he turned his pain into passion and creativity, starting a fashion line. Learn more about Raymond’s story: https://bit.ly/4ojwHH4
Raymond Santana Finds His Passion for Fashion at Home in Harlem - Innocence Project
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October 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Wrongfully convicted when he was just 14 years old, Raymond Santana spent five years with no release. Now known as one of the Exonerated Five, he turned his pain into passion and creativity, starting a fashion line. Learn more about Raymond’s story: https://bit.ly/4ojwHH4
The Texas Court of Appeals granting Robert Roberson a stay of execution gives us hope — but his fight for justice is long from over. Robert remains on death row for a crime that never even happened: https://bit.ly/46XUPrK
Texas appeals court halts Robert Roberson’s execution, giving hope for justice
The death row inmate deserves a new trial in light of new evidence and evolving science.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The Texas Court of Appeals granting Robert Roberson a stay of execution gives us hope — but his fight for justice is long from over. Robert remains on death row for a crime that never even happened: https://bit.ly/46XUPrK
Our campaign #CommuteTheRow, in collaboration with our friends at Madeo, is a finalist to win an Anthem Award! Will you take a moment right now to vote for us? https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/human-civil-rights/community-engagement-categories/
YOU can amplify the voices that spark global change
Join me in celebrating the impact of this Anthem Awards finalist.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Our campaign #CommuteTheRow, in collaboration with our friends at Madeo, is a finalist to win an Anthem Award! Will you take a moment right now to vote for us? https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/human-civil-rights/community-engagement-categories/
BREAKING NEWS: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a STAY in hashtag#RobertRoberson’s case, just seven days before his scheduled execution. innocenceproject.org/news/texas-c...
Robert Roberson's Execution is Stayed by The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Roberson Was Scheduled to Be Executed on October 16 Despite Overwhelming Evidence of Innocence
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October 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
BREAKING NEWS: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a STAY in hashtag#RobertRoberson’s case, just seven days before his scheduled execution. innocenceproject.org/news/texas-c...
We have just 7 days left to stop Texas from executing #RobertRoberson — an innocent man on death row. Please, take a moment to call Gov. Abbott and urge him to do the right thing and grant Robert a stay of execution at 737-277-6778. Find a script here:
saveroberson.org
saveroberson.org
October 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We have just 7 days left to stop Texas from executing #RobertRoberson — an innocent man on death row. Please, take a moment to call Gov. Abbott and urge him to do the right thing and grant Robert a stay of execution at 737-277-6778. Find a script here:
saveroberson.org
saveroberson.org
All four episodes of Lester Holt's The Last Appeal podcast are now live. The series exposes the wrongful conviction of #RobertRoberson and the grave injustice of his scheduled execution on Oct. 16. A must-listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Last Appeal
True Crime Podcast · Daily Series · Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daught...
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October 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
All four episodes of Lester Holt's The Last Appeal podcast are now live. The series exposes the wrongful conviction of #RobertRoberson and the grave injustice of his scheduled execution on Oct. 16. A must-listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...