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"I Am Innocent" seminars begin in July!

In July 2010, Innocence Matters launched a new project designed to assist those currently facing charges for a crime that they did not commit! The seminar is specifically targeted to address concerns that the court-appointed attorney may not be adequately protecting their client's interest. To learn more or to register, please visit our I Am Innocent page.

LOGO Contest in August!

Creative? Competitive? Passionate about the cause and want to help? Or maybe just interested in winning a prize (TBA) or bragging rights? Then get your creative juices flowing; we need a logo! More details on how you can participate coming soon . . .

August Fundraising Campaign

Help us fund the "I Am Innocent" seminars with a donation in any amount you can afford. Our goal is to raise $10,000 by August 31, 2010. We need your help!

News

Innocent Client Pass Polygraph!

We knew it! But now we have proof. Our innocent client passed the polygraph test with flying colors. This test was conducted by a retired career law-enforcement officer who regularly works with the District Attorney's office on their cases.

We are OFFICIAL!

Innocence Matters received our official nonprofit 501(c)(3) status on July 15, 2010, 2 1/2 months earlier than predicted when we filed our Articles of Incorporation on March 29, 2010!

Board News

The Innocence Matters' board has successfully laid the important groundwork that will enable us to achieve our mission. We are currently recruiting additional board members and expect to announce a Director of Student Affairs within a few weeks. This member will assist us in achieving our mission to involve as many students as we can in our work. Bios for current board members can be found here.

2010 Fall Legal Intern Search Begins!

Our Summer Legal Intern, first-year law student Jessica Farris, has been an invaluable asset to our organization. (Jess' bio found here.) She is truely extraordinary and passionate advocate and has exceeded our wildest imagination! Unfortunately, she will head back to law school soon to begin her second year. We are actively looking for a replacement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the work, have great initiative, eligible to become a bar-certified student, and come with funding (e.g., work study, co-op grant) or be willing to donate his or her time. This semester promises to be an especially exciting experience. The intern's work will likely include filing a state habeas petition, conducting field investigation, visiting clients, and possibly drafting an amicus brief before the SCOTUS. If interested, contact Deirdre O'Connor.