Innocence Project News

New York Man Wrongly Convicted of Arson Finally Vindicated After 40 Year Fight

A New York man who spent nearly 40 years trying to clear his name after a jury tainted by antisemitism wrongfully convicted him of arson has finally been vindicated. Lawyers for Barry Jacobson — who were helped in their efforts …

Texas Arson Convictions Under Review In Light of New Fire Science

Ed Graf was given life in prison 25 years ago for killing his two stepsons by locking them in a backyard shed and setting it on fire. Two investigators used photos of the shed’s remains to persuade jurors that Graf …

Mississippi Pathologist Settles with Innocence Project Over Defamation Claim

A forensic pathologist who sued the Innocence Project for defamation has accepted a $100,000 judgment to end the suit. The Clarion-Ledger reported that the Innocence Project said it agreed to the judgment because its insurance carrier wanted to settle. The …