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Organization of Exonerees

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The organization of Exonerees are a Group of Men and Women that were wrongfully convicted in Michigan advocating for the wrongfully convicted

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It is much too easy to convict the wrong person and incredibly difficult to undo it later.
Tracey Brame of the @cooleyinnocenceproject explains some of the reasons how people are wrongfully convicted. by @organizationofexonerees

You’ll never know why by @organizationofexonerees

Reentry is difficult under the best circumstances, which unfortunately is a rarity. Gaining legal documents for exonerees is one of the many things our organization helps with once someone is released. by @organizationofexonerees

We try to emphasize the peaceful side of life. Our mental health retreats are an important part of our work as we try to process and heal by @organizationofexonerees

We had a mental health retreat last week and were able to spend some time on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron. Sitting around the campfire and talking to each other about the realities of prison and reentry with other people that have gone through the same experiences is the best medicine. by @organizationofexonerees

This is a public education piece for how the Organization of Exonerees is a foundational piece for exonerated individuals reentry endeavors. by @organizationofexonerees

The power of being understood. 💙

These photos of Alaska Innocence Project client Talalelei “TJ” Edwards with Amanda Knox remind us why connection matters in the fight against wrongful convictions.

TJ was sentenced to 20 years in prison following the death of a child in his care—a conviction AKIP has challenged based on the medical evidence used against him. His story reflects the devastating consequences of wrongful conviction for an individual, a family, and an entire community.

Amanda spent nearly four years in an Italian prison before her release and was definitively acquitted of Meredith Kercher’s murder in 2015. She has since used her voice to advocate for others affected by wrongful convictions.

Their experiences are different, but both know what it means to have your life overtaken by an accusation—and how much it matters to have people willing to listen.

International Wrongful Conviction Day was October 2, but the need for awareness, advocacy, and community continues every day. Moments like these remind us that this work is also about human connection: finding understanding, sharing experiences, and knowing you don’t have to face what comes next alone.

Help us keep these stories heard. Learn more about TJ and our work at alaskainnocenceproject.org.

#AlaskaInnocenceProject #WrongfulConviction #InnocenceMatters #JusticeForTheInnocent #Community @amamaknox by @organizationofexonerees

Tracey Brame of @cooleyinnocenceproject discusses how getting exonerated is not the last step in the journey of wrongfully convicted individuals and how our organization has filled an important void when individuals are exonerated and released. by @organizationofexonerees

Roderic knew his rights were violated from even before his sentencing date. He signed the papers that day and started his appeal process immediately but still spent over 9 years in prison by @organizationofexonerees

In 2010, Eric Anderson was wrongfully convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.

The case relied heavily on eyewitness identification, while evidence supporting Anderson’s innocence was overlooked. #After spending 9 years behind bars, a reinvestigation uncovered new evidence, including a confession from the actual perpetrator.

On April 30, 2019, Anderson’s convictions were vacated, the charges were dismissed, and he was finally released.

Today, you can hear Eric Anderson share his story LIVE. 🎤

Google Meet link in our bio & story. Meeting starts at 5 PM. 💻

Join us to hear directly from Eric about his wrongful conviction, exoneration, and fight for justice.

#WrongfulConviction #EricAnderson #Exoneration #CriminalJustice WrongfulConvictionAwareness by @organizationofexonerees

Yes wrongful conviction day was October second and our peers use October as a month to host events to spread awareness. Please note that as we celebrate and work tirelessly in this month, there is also November-September and the work doesn’t slow up because there are many more Women and men fighting for their freedom.

Please use this month to learn more about wrongful convictions so you can be more educated In the fight and also you can always donate to your local Innocence Organization so they can continue to save lives.

A threat to freedom for one is a threat to freedom for all.
#freedom #exonerees #wrongfulconvictionday
#organizationofexonerees @innocencenetwork by @organizationofexonerees

224 Exoneree’s in Michigan by @organizationofexonerees