Innocence Project of Texas
The Innocence Project of Texas - Working to Free Wrongly Convicted Texans
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Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Innocence Project of Texas
Overview
The Innocence Project of Texas (IPTX) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals in Texas. Founded in 2006 by attorneys Mike Ware and Jeff Blackburn, IPTX aims to restore liberty, reconnect families torn apart by injustice, defend freedom, promote accuracy and integrity in the criminal justice system, and prevent future wrongful convictions[1][4].
Mission and Activities
IPTX provides free investigative and legal services to those wrongly convicted, focusing on correcting past injustices and reforming policies that lead to wrongful imprisonments. The organization also educates the public about the prevalence of wrongful convictions, which are estimated to affect thousands of Texans[1][4]. IPTX works in collaboration with various Texas law schools, utilizing clinical programs where law students assist under attorney supervision[3].
Leadership and Staff
The organization is led by Mike Ware as Executive Director. Other key staff members include Allison Clayton as Deputy Director, Mel LeRoy as Managing Director, and Jessi Freud as Senior Staff Attorney[1]. The board is chaired by Leslie MacLean, with members who are experienced in law and justice reform[1].
Achievements
Since its inception, IPTX has successfully exonerated or freed 40 people. The organization emphasizes the need for systemic reform to prevent similar injustices[1][4].
Financials and Support
IPTX relies on community support and funding to carry out its mission. The organization files annual Form 990 documents, which provide details about its financial activities and operations[1].
Affiliations and Collaborations
IPTX is part of the Innocence Network, a group of organizations working to address wrongful convictions globally. In Texas, IPTX collaborates with several law schools to operate innocence projects, supported by funding from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission[3].
[1] https://innocencetexas.org/who-we-are/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Innocence_Project [3] https://www.tidc.texas.gov/funding/innocence-projects/ [4] https://innocencetexas.org [5] https://innocenceproject.org/about/
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40 People Freed611 Years Lost AND COUNTING What We Do Wrongful convictions aremore common than you think. Wrongful convictions devastate lives and families all over Texas and fighting a wrongful conviction can be nearly impossible. Innocence Project of Texas provides free firstclass investigative and legal services to people incarcerated for crimes they did not commit. Innocence Project of Texas exists to free those wrongfully convicted reform policies that imprison the innocent and educate the public to drive lasting change.
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