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Illinois Innocence Project
The Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) has a three-part mission:
- to evaluate and investigate cases for credible claims of an Illinois inmate's actual innocence, and, when appropriate, provide legal representation and/or other assistance toward proving the inmate's actual innocence (Download a PDF copy of our Attorney Case Referral Form);
to encourage meaningful reforms toward preventing the conviction of innocent persons in the future;
- to educate the public and provide important educational and experiential opportunities for students about wrongful convictions.
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The Illinois Innocence Project celebrated the clemency of Peggy Jo Jackson who had been wrongfully imprisoned for over 26 years.
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The Illinois Innocence Project celebrated the release of Anthony Murray of Chicago who had been wrongfully imprisoned for over 14 years.
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