Midwest Innocence Project

Demanding a higher vision of justice.

The Midwest Innocence Project is dedicated to representing people convicted of crimes they did not commit in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Iowa, and Nebraska; supporting and empowering freed and exonerated people post-release; and changing the system to prevent wrongful convictions in the first place.

LAMAR JOHNSON
Exonerated: February 14, 2023

Who We Are

MIP advocates for individuals unjustly convicted of crimes they did not commit. Our mission extends beyond securing freedoms to providing comprehensive support upon re-entry and advocating for systemic changes that prevent wrongful convictions. As an independent member of the Innocence Network, MIP collaborates with law firms, law schools, and volunteers to offer top-notch, cost-free legal representation to innocent individuals in our region.

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You are the energy that helps shapeshift unjust systems.

Your support is the catalyst for justice, enabling MIP to continue crucial work in overturning wrongful convictions, providing life-changing support, and advocating for systemic change. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of the innocent.

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