BIG NEWS: The McKinney-Shepard Indianapolis Inn of Court and the Indianapolis legal community will be hosting a special evening in recognition of Jim Voyles, Indiana Innocence Project board member, to celebrate his exemplary career and contributions to the legal profession. Event Details: Dinner & Celebration Thursday, September 25, 2025 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Columbia
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The Indiana Innocence Project will host a discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. at IU Maurer School of Law as part of Wrongful Conviction Day, observed annually on October 2 to raise awareness of the causes, impact, and necessity of wrongful conviction cases. Our panel includes INIP’s legal and board
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Fran Watson, Board President of the Indiana Innocence Project and Professor of Law Emerita at IU McKinney School of Law, was a featured speaker at the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program 20th Anniversary Symposium on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The Symposium celebrated two decades of the FIS Program’s contributions to forensic science and included a
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On August 12, 2025, the Indiana Innocence Project (INIP) was accepted as the 74th and newest member of the national Innocence Network — a monumental milestone for the INIP. Beyond handling individual cases, this membership amplifies INIP’s voice in advocating for critical legislative reforms to prevent wrongful convictions in Indiana’s justice system. Innocence organizations provide
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Kristine Bunch, exoneree and Vice President of INIP, and Fran Watson, President, are presenting at Terre Haute’s Human Rights Day. Event Details:Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2025Time: 10 am – 12 pmWhere: Sycamore Banquet Center Session 1 I 10:00-10:50 AM The presentation will include a focus on the case of Kristine Bunch v. State of Indiana. Kristine
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Remembering Wrongful Convictions Day: Indiana Innocence Project Board Member and Exoneree Roosevelt Glenn shares his story of being wrongfully convicted. Join to hear his story and learn about the work of the Indiana Innocence Project.
The Indiana Office of Admissions & Continuing Education has approved this event for 1.0 hour of CLE credit.
We’re unbelievably grateful for the outpouring of support for the kick-off of the Indiana Innocence Project on August 17th. Gathering with our exonerees, their families, former students, board members, staff, and friends of the organization was such an honor. Thank you to everyone who made this night possible through their presence and contributions! Awards were
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