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DNA Could Prove Ruben Gutierrez's Innocence
On June 16, 2020, just one hour and 10 minutes before the State of Texas was scheduled to execute 43-year-old Ruben Gutierrez for the...


Toforest Johnson's Innocence Case Highlighted in NPR
Toforest Johnson's innocence case is gaining recognition after integrity review raises questions. Read more


Toforest Johnson's Innocence Case Highlighted in NPR
NPR - April 5 2021 By Debbie Elliott Toforest Johnson was 25 years old when he was sentenced to death in 1998 for the killing of a...


Our Partners at Represent Justice Feature the Work of Death Row Exonerees in Blog Post
Thank you to Represent Justice for highlighting the work of death row exonerees in a blog post covering our feature in Nat Geo and the...


Sabrina Butler-Smith Speaks on SXSW Panel with Richard Branson
Richard Branson is using his influence to take a stand against the death penalty. On the SXSW panel he was joined by Sabrina Butler-Smith...


Sabrina Butler-Smith Speaks on SXSW Panel with Richard Branson
Here’s The Big Social Justice Issue Richard Branson Wants You to Care About DNYUZ - Sir Richard Branson used his time at SXSW this month...

Kwame Ajamu Spoke at Catholic Mobilizing Network Event "What is Ours to Do?"
On March 25th, Kwame Ajamu spoke at "What is Ours to Do?" event organized by Catholic Mobilizing Network. He discussed the state of the...

VA Becomes First Southern State to Abolish Death Penalty
Virginia, with 2nd-most executions, outlaws death penalty By Denise LaVoie, March 24, 2021 JARRATT, Va. (AP) — The governor signed...


Sun Sentinel Editors Call for Death Penalty Repeal
Why has it been so easy to send innocent people to Florida’s death row? | Editorial By SUN SENTINEL EDITORIAL BOARD SOUTH FLORIDA SUN...


CNN Interviews Sabrina Butler-Smith and Kwame Ajamu about Death Penalty Abolition
They were innocent and on death row. Now, the exonerated want to ensure Biden keeps pledge By Christina Carrega (CNN)Sabrina Smith was...
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