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NCIP client Joaquin Ciria, a 61-year-old man who spent the last 32 years wrongfully incarcerated was exonerated on April 18, 2022 in San Francisco Superior Court with the help of pro bono attorney Ellen Eggers.

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Read more about Senate Bills 78 and 97, CIC-supported legislation recently introduced in the California State Legislature.

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Read about our continued work to free the innocent, educate the next generation of lawyers and the public, and reform policies to help prevent and correct wrongful convictions.

NCIP is Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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#MakingChanges

NCIP launched on Wrongful Conviction Day 2021 results from our social media campaign called #MakingChanges,
a project created by NCIP volunteers highlighting our community's thoughts and opinions on wrongful convictions. Visit the page to learn more.

Recent News

Year of exonerations: The individuals whose names were cleared in 2022 after being wrongfully convicted - Fox News
on January 3, 2023
Man Freed After Overturned Murder Conviction Sues SFPD - The San Francisco Standard
on November 30, 2022
Judge tells state to reconsider $1 million compensation claim from ... - San Francisco Chronicle
on November 7, 2022
Measure A is the hope and vision I have for the future of Los Angeles - ACLU of Southern California
on November 2, 2022

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Today is the one year anniversary of Rhonda Dyer's

Today is the one year anniversary of Rhonda Dyer's passing. Rhonda was a longtime NCIP staff member whose work as our database administrator greatly improved our case management system and workflow process. In addition to her position at NCIP, Rhonda spent many years as a volunteer with the California Rescue Dog Association (CARDA). Rhonda once said that there is a similarity in the work she did with both NCIP and CARDA: "though deploying on search and rescue missions may seem drastically different from tracking case information and data, they actually share a lot in common. They are both, in a sense, forms of investigation to uncover the truth."

Read more of Rhonda's perspective on her unwavering dedication to both search and rescue work, and improving the criminal legal system at the link in bio.

NCIP is hiring a Legal Director! Come work with us

NCIP is hiring a Legal Director! Come work with us and help us continue to exonerate, educate, and reform. Check out the job description at ncip.org/careers

Today is the anniversary of NCIP client Glenn Payn

Today is the anniversary of NCIP client Glenn Payne's exoneration -- Glenn had 15 years taken from him for a crime he didn't commit. Here is a photo of Glenn from five years ago, with NCIP Volunteer Attorney Catherine Boyle (left) and NCIP Executive Director Linda Starr, shortly after leaving the courthouse following his exoneration. #exonerate #freedomday

Earlier this week, NCIP Staff Attorney and Policy

Earlier this week, NCIP Staff Attorney and Policy Liaison Melissa O'Connell participated in an event hosted by the National District Attorneys Association on forensic investigative genetic genealogy. Melissa presented about NCIP client Ricky Davis' case and subsequent exoneration, and was joined on the panel by El Dorado County DA Vern Pierson with former Sacramento County DA Anne Marie Schubert moderating.

We are saddened to share the news that longtime NC

We are saddened to share the news that longtime NCIP supporter Ken Podgorsek recently passed away. In addition to financial contributions, for more than a decade Ken handled all of NCIP's direct mailing campaigns through San Jose Mailing. Ken was very focused on helping make a difference in his local community. We are grateful for all he did for NCIP and the numerous organizations he both worked with as a vendor and spent time with as a volunteer.

Kevin Harper celebrates one year of being free tod

Kevin Harper celebrates one year of being free today! Hear more from Kevin in our 2022 year in review video (link in bio). Happy first 'freedomversary,' Kevin! #exonerate #freedomday

Five years ago today Zavion Johnson was fully exon

Five years ago today Zavion Johnson was fully exonerated for a crime he didn't commit. Less than a year ago, Zavion received compensation from the California Victim Compensation Board for his 17 years spent wrongfully incarcerated. #exonerate #freedomday

Today is the 5th anniversary of Darwin Crabtree's

Today is the 5th anniversary of Darwin Crabtree's exoneration (pictured here with Supervising Attorney Paige Kaneb). Darwin spent nearly a decade in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Learn more about Darwin and other NCIP clients at ncip.org/client-stories/ #exonerate #freedomday

This holiday season, our thoughts are with all of

This holiday season, our thoughts are with all of those impacted by wrongful conviction. Stay safe and healthy and we will see you in 2023 as we continue to exonerate, educate, and reform.

It has been a busy year for NCIP! Take a look at

It has been a busy year for NCIP!

Take a look at our Year in Review to see how we continued to exonerate, educate, and reform throughout 2022. We appreciate all of your support as we work together to free the innocent, educate the next generation of lawyers and the public, and reform policies to help prevent and correct wrongful convictions.

View the full 2022 Year in Review document on our website - link in bio.

Today is the anniversary of Jack Sagin's passing.

Today is the anniversary of Jack Sagin's passing. Jack was a cherished member of our community who we still dearly miss to this day. Our 20th anniversary video, released last December, features some lovely footage of Jack (starting at the 5:10 mark). Link to video in bio.

NCIP client Clifton Jones recently talked about hi

NCIP client Clifton Jones recently talked about his wrongful conviction with students at Chamblee Charter High School in Chamblee, GA, at a speaking engagement arranged by @gainnocence. Thank you for sharing your story, Clifton!

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Top stories of 2022: Justice for Jane finally served - Mountain Democrat
Year of exonerations: The individuals whose names were cleared in 2022 after being wrongfully convicted - Fox News

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