Inspiring profile of James Soto, #freed in December after 42 years of #wrongfulimprisonment and now on track to go to law school. The author, like Soto, just received a bachelor's degree in Nov. from a #Northwestern University prison program. #Illinois chicagoreader.com/columns-opinio…

Risks for #wrongfulconviction for juveniles in #Illinois could be reduced by legislation introduced this week. The bill would require be present during police interrogations. IIP was a key force behind the 2021 law banning police from lying to juveniles. wbez.org/stories/lawyer…

IIP client Brian Beals must now fight through the next phase of his struggle. Subject to #wrongfulimprisonment for 35 years before being freed in December, #Illinois law makes him eligible for a max of $200k in compensation -- or $15.65 per day he lost. news.wttw.com/2024/03/02/his…

Here's a story featuring IIP client Brian Beals and IIP co-director Lauren Kaeseberg talking about his adjustment since 35 years of #wrongfulimprisonment ended in December, and efforts to get the #Illinois exoneree #compensation law expanded. abc7chicago.com/brian-beals-wr…

Today is another big day for IIP client David Staples, as he seeks to have his #conviction vacated in a #Chicago courtroom. This is a compelling story. David lost 29 years of #freedom , but is now graduating college and wants to earn his Master's degree. abc7chicago.com/david-staples-…

The April edition of the IIP newsletter is now available online! Learn about special honors for his career achievements given to our founding director, Larry Golden, from his alma mater, the University of Minnesota. emails.uofi.uis.edu/newsletter/59/…

David Staples, we are so happy for you and proud of your diligence! Our IIP client, freed in 2022, over the weekend earned his bachelor's degree as the first grad from Augustana College 's Prison Education program. A master's degree is his next goal! wvik.org/wvik-top-stori…

So thrilled for our IIP client Herman Williams, who on Tuesday saw the criminal #justice portion of his 30-year legal fight come to an end when a #LakeCounty court granted his certificate of #innocence! IIP helped free Herman nearly two years ago. dailyherald.com/20240618/news/…

How is #Illinois trying to combat its status as the nation's leader in #wrongfulconvictions? With a first-of-its-kind mandated training program for police recruits that IIP helped create and administer. Hear the impact directly in this great story! abc7chicago.com/post/exonerees…

Brian Beals, whom IIP helped free 10 months ago after 35 years of #wrongfulimprisonment, is among those helping lead the push to increase compensation for those #wrongfullyconvicted in #Illinois . Read more: nprillinois.org/equity-justice…

We're thrilled to announce that our client Danny Davis has been released ... more soon!

This is our client Danny Davis on the day last week when he was freed after 32 years of #wrongfulimprisonment. With him is IIP Senior Staff Attorney Maria de Arteaga. Learn Danny's whole story: emails.uofi.uis.edu/newsletter/26/… #Illinois #wrongfulconviction

It is with deep regret that we share news of the passing of our client Jeannette Slover. See below for a full statement from IIP and the rest of her legal team.

IIP is pleased to support this important program on #justice in #Illinois, scheduled for Feb. 4 at Springfield's Hoogland Center for the Arts. The event is free, but you need to use the QR code in the graphic here to confirm your attendance. For more: …inoisprisonproject.networkforgood.com/events/80948-i…

Robert Johnson of #Chicago is being freed after 30 years of #wrongfulimprisonment. The decision came in court today, and he's expected to be freed shortly. abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-m…

Huge news 34 years in the making today in #Chicago, as IIP client Jerry Harrington was FULLY EXONERATED in a hearing. Jerry was just 16 when arrested and eventually #wrongfullyconvicted, which cost him 29 years lost to #wrongfulimprisonment. Read more: emails.uofi.uis.edu/newsletter/36/…

Congrats to our IIP client Jerry Herrington, whose case is now officially part of the National Registry of #Exonerations database. After a 34-year fight, Jerry's conviction was vacated in March. More: exonerationregistry.org/cases/14133

Congratulations to our IIP client Brian Beals on formally receiving his certificate of innocence in a #Chicago courtroom Monday. When we helped free him 18 months ago, Brian had lost more than 35 years of #freedom, fifth most in #Illinois history. chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2025/06/…

BREAKING: History was made today in #Chicago with one of the largest mass #exonerations in U.S. history. Six clients represented by IIP and The Oppenheimer Firm were fully exonerated for their convictions. Collectively, the men served 124 years in prison. theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j…

In 2019, IIP client Grover Thompson was #exonerated posthumously 23 years after his death in prison. Finally last weekend his family and supporters were able to gather for a proper memorial service for him. More: kfvs12.com/2025/08/27/wro…