Innocence Blog

A turning point on exoneree compensation?

Posted: June 17, 2008 4:50 pm

A new feature article on the Innocence Project website today focuses on recently passed compensation laws in Connecticut, Florida and Utah, and other bills pending across the country. As public awareness of wrongful convictions grows, so does the momentum to help the exonerated build new lives after their release. Today 25 states have exoneree compensation laws, though even many of those laws are inadequate. With your help, we can reach the other 25 states in the coming years. Get involved today.