Nearly three dozen have applied to a restitution program worth up to $50,000 per year behind bars Read More
Indiana has paid out $1 million in restitution to eight wrongfully incarcerated people Read More »
(Indianapolis, IN — March 16, 2022) Yesterday, Governor Holcomb signed SB 263, a bill designed to ensure biological crime scene evidence is properly retained. The new law, which was authored by Rep. Steuerwald (R-District 40) in the House and led by Senators Doriot (R-District 12) and Koch (R-District 44) in the Senate, is a key
Governor Holcomb Signs Bill Requiring Proper Preservation of Evidence Read More »
An Indiana mother spent 17 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a fire that killed her 3-year-old son. Now the state of Indiana is set to financially compensate Kristine Bunch. Kristine and attorney Fran Watson joined us this morning to share her story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=yfvkL8T4-QY
The state of Indiana is compensating a mom for being wrongfully convicted Read More »
HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — Roosevelt Glenn wants to ensure no one again has to endure the experiences he’s lived through as an innocent man who served nearly two decades behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. Read More
Wrongfully convicted Indiana man seeking justice reform Read More »
(Indianapolis, IN – June 24, 2019) Today, Governor Holcomb participated in a ceremonial signing of legislation to provide compensation for innocent people who were exonerated of crimes they did not commit (HB 1150). Read More
Indiana is now one of 35 states to pay exonerees for wrongful incarceration Read More »