Midwest Innocence Project

This week, the Midwest Innocence Project and Team Roc sued to obtain records about decades-long police corruption and misconduct in Kansas City, Kansas. Transparency and accountability are needed to bring about reform in Wyandotte County. Read more here: https://buff.ly/4eGCm4V

Last week, we had the privilege of honoring The Brain Family with the 2024 Spirit of Philanthropy - Family Award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Kansas City Chapter annual National Philanthropy Day celebration. The Brain Family was recognized for their incredible support of the Midwest Innocence Project. We are deeply grateful for their generosity and want to extend our heartfelt congratulations and thanks for their selfless contributions. Their dedication has made a lasting impact on MIP, and we are truly thankful for their continued support of our mission. Read more about their award here: https://lnkd.in/gTRB8tmu

We’re excited to announce that MIP has won Silver for Long Video at the 2024 Nonprofit Connect Philly Awards! ?? This award-winning video features Christopher Dunn and his legal team, highlighting his case and the hardships he’s endured from being wrongfully convicted. A special thank you to our talented videographer, Aaron Mefferd of Aaron Mefferd Creative for helping us bring this important story to life. Learn more about his work here: https://buff.ly/4hPWTa0 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://buff.ly/4hPouIi Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible! ??

False confessions are a leading contributor to wrongful convictions. Outdated, manipulative interrogation techniques continue to be widely used by police to elicit confessions, particularly with juvenile suspects. MIP looks for this critical hallmark as we review cases. https://lnkd.in/gQQ2gn2U @latimes

Access to DNA testing can mean the difference between justice and a wrongful conviction. Donations from people like you help us help a person who is innocent gain access to the DNA testing that can prove their innocence. Learn more and donate to MIP today by visiting www.themip.org

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Just retrieving the the files we need for a client’s case can cost hundreds sometimes thousands in fees. When you donate just $100 you can help make justice accessible to the innocent. Give now by visiting www.themip.org

CBS’s Erin Moriarty highlights the after-effects of exonerations, including the challenges MIP clients like Kevin Strickland face after release. MIP extends our services to released clients, helping with housing, medical, employment, and other essential needs so they can focus on getting their lives back after wrongful incarceration.

Become a Partner for Innocence with MIP! Your monthly support helps us provide crucial resources for those wrongfully convicted. Every little bit makes a difference, and together, we can help change lives! Want to learn more? Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3xIBiur Thanks for being part of the fight for justice! ??

The work of restoring justice for the innocent doesn’t end when their incarceration does, so neither do our services. Find out more about how you can help Midwest Innocence Project help our clients reimagine the future and start to rebuild by visiting www.themip.org