Innocence Project

Despite false and misleading testimony, Rosa Jimenez was convicted for a crime she did not commit. Shackled to her bed, Rosa gave birth in prison and was denied any opportunity to bond with her newborn child. Today, Rosa is reclaiming her life and reconnecting with her children, including her eldest daughter Brenda, who was just one-year-old at the time of her incarceration. As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, learn more about Rosa’s story of resilience and the devastating human toll of wrongful convictions. https://lnkd.in/eqWz-WxN

Today is #WrongfulConvictionDay and we are asking for your help. #RobertRoberson’s life is on the line. On Oct. 16, Texas plans to execute him — despite overwhelming medical evidence of his innocence. Robert, who lives with autism, was misjudged by police and medical staff. Even the former detective who once testified against Robert now says he was wrong. We can stop this injustice. But we need you: 1. Call Gov. Abbott: 737-277-6778 2. Sign the petition 3. Share Robert’s story You can find the script for your call, the petition and our social media kit here: https://lnkd.in/gi9BCkch

"People with autism continue to face a lack of understanding that can have profoundly negative consequences, particularly when they come into contact with the criminal justice system. Robert Roberson’s case is the most extreme example of this problem." https://bit.ly/4pVxdgo

BREAKING: Attorneys for Robert Roberson have asked the 5th Circuit to authorize a new federal habeas petition — seeking a stay of his execution and a chance to present overwhelming new evidence of innocence. https://bit.ly/3WisTKk

We have less than 15 days to stop the execution of #RobertRoberson, an innocent father on death row in Texas for a crime that never occurred. In 2003, after the tragic death of his daughter, Robert was convicted of killing her based on the now-debunked “Shaken Baby Syndrome” hypothesis. Since his conviction, Robert has been diagnosed with autism — during his trial, the symptoms of his disability were used against him at every turn as medical staff and law enforcement presumed him guilty. Now, Texas is set to execute Robert on Oct. 16 despite overwhelming evidence of his innocence. We need all hands on deck to help stop this grave injustice. We need your voice. Call Gov. Greg Abbott and urge him to do the right thing and stop Robert’s execution: 737-277-6778. https://bit.ly/4gSqZtA

TOMORROW: Oct. 1, 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET Join us for a Reddit AMA with Gretchen Sween, attorney for Robert Roberson, a man scheduled for execution in Texas on Oct. 16 for a crime that never occurred. Gretchen will answer your questions about Robert’s case, the role of junk science in wrongful convictions, the death penalty in Texas, and how you can help stop this execution. Bring your questions. Be part of the conversation. https://bit.ly/4gV274s

Back in 2002, Brian Wharton led the charge against Robert Roberson. Now, he's fighting for Robert's freedom and urging Gov. Abbott to stop his execution before it's too late. https://bit.ly/4gSqZtA

Since he was convicted in 2003, Robert Roberson has maintained his innocence. Now, less than 20 days out from his execution date, he's calling for a new trial. https://bit.ly/488nNYu

Right now, an innocent man is scheduled to be killed in Texas on Oct. 16. Contact Gov. Abbott right now and urge him to stop Robert Roberson's execution: 737-277-6778. https://bit.ly/4gSqZtA

.@LesterHoltNBC investigates the urgent case of Innocence Project client #RobertRoberson — a Texas father facing execution Oct. 16 for a crime that never happened. Exclusive interviews reveal evidence the jury never heard… including a detective who now believes Robert is innocent. Follow "The Last Appeal" now and start listening Oct. 6. https://lnkd.in/gQgB-i95