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Georgia Innocence Project

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We free innocent people from prison and mitigate the causes and consequences of wrongful convictions in Georgia.

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If you agree that wrongfully convicted Georgians should be compensated for the years (even decades) that they’ve lost, please contact Governor Kemp and ask him to sign Senate Bill 244 into law! Reach out by phone at 404-656-1776 or online at georgia.gov/contact-georgi…

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You can help pass compensation law. Learn more about the Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act in the latest coverage by 11Alive News: 11alive.com/video/news/loc…

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The Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act (Part 2 of Senate Bill 244) is just days away from becoming law. Read the latest article by 11Alive News to learn more or watch live tonight at 6pm and 11pm. 11alive.com/article/news/i…

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The Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act is officially Law! This is a landmark moment for justice in Georgia. Learn more about this new law, who helped make it possible, and more here: georgiainnocenceproject.org/general/wrongf…

The Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act is officially Law! This is a landmark moment for justice in Georgia.

Learn more about this new law, who helped make it possible, and more here: georgiainnocenceproject.org/general/wrongf…
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Join us in wishing Johnny Gates a Happy 5th Freedom Anniversary today! Johnny was exonerated in 2020, after more than 43 years in prison (over half of them on death row) tirelessly fighting for his freedom. Want to learn more about Johnny's case? Visit: georgiainnocenceproject.org/freed-client/j…

Join us in wishing Johnny Gates a Happy 5th Freedom Anniversary today! Johnny was exonerated in 2020, after more than 43 years in prison (over half of them on death row) tirelessly fighting for his freedom.

Want to learn more about Johnny's case? Visit: georgiainnocenceproject.org/freed-client/j…
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“I feel like all those who get their cases back in court and get exonerated, they got something to live for now.” - Terry Talley, GA exoneree. Learn more about GA's new compensation law for the wrongfully convicted in the latest coverage by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: ajc.com/politics/2025/…

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Help Sonny Bharadia rebuild his life after losing over 22 years to wrongful conviction and imprisonment. Though his future is bright and he is working hard to set himself up for success after exoneration, there's still a long road ahead! gofundme.com/f/sonny-bharad…

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Official misconduct played a role in Lee, Terry, and Joey's exonerations - and in more than 70% of exonerations nationwide over the last five years. ajc.com/news/2025/06/c…

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Since our founding, we have relied on the contributions of dedicated interns whose knowledge, energy, and commitment continue to play a vital role in advancing our mission. Read about Ellie’s internship experience in our latest blog: georgiainnocenceproject.org/general/intern…

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Yesterday marked the 26th anniversary of Calvin Johnson's freedom! On June 15, 1999, Calvin was released from prison after 16 years of wrongful incarceration. Full of his spirit, this photo is from Wrongful Conviction Day 2017. Join us in celebrating Calvin's freedom anniversary!

Yesterday marked the 26th anniversary of Calvin Johnson's freedom! On June 15, 1999, Calvin was released from prison after 16 years of wrongful incarceration. Full of his spirit, this photo is from Wrongful Conviction Day 2017. Join us in celebrating Calvin's freedom anniversary!
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What does 24 years mean to you? In our latest blog, Hayley, a spring 2025 intern, reflects on this and what it reveals about justice, time, and the urgency of our mission. Read her perspective here: georgiainnocenceproject.org/general/reflec…

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This July, we’re celebrating the first anniversary of the Calvin C. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Fund! Help honor Calvin’s legacy by supporting those rebuilding their lives after wrongful convictions through a gift to Fund this summer: georgiainnocenceproject.org/act/donate

This July, we’re celebrating the first anniversary of the Calvin C. Johnson, Jr. Memorial Fund! Help honor Calvin’s legacy by supporting those rebuilding their lives after wrongful convictions through a gift to Fund this summer: georgiainnocenceproject.org/act/donate
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On July 1st, several new laws took effect in Georgia, including the Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act. Check out the latest coverage from WPGA News for what this new law means going forward: wpganews.com/2025/07/02/geo…