We are thrilled to have John Butler join Innocence Project Delaware as our first investigator. John Butler is a professional investigator with more than 12 years experience conducting criminal and administrative investigations in multiple jurisdictions across the Northeast.

The legislative session of the 153rd Delaware General Assembly ran from January 2025 through June 30, 2026. Let's talk about several criminal justice issues that were addressed this session.

We would like to extend our thanks to the attorneys and summer associates at Richards, Layton & Finger for welcoming us to your offices last Thursday. We are incredibly grateful for your research assistance this summer and for the opportunity to connect with such a talented and dedicated team.

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, we invite you to stand with us at the Chasing Freedom Gala. We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Keynote Speaker is Peter Neufeld, co-founder of the Innocence Project. Please purchase tickets here: innocence-project-delaware.givecloud.co/chasing-free...

With summer in full swing, we wanted to recommend a few thought-provoking reads that explore justice, resilience, and the pursuit of truth.

Hello supporters and friends! This is a reminder that Innocence Project Delaware is hiring. If you or someone in your network is ready to help shape the future of wrongful conviction advocacy, we encourage you to apply. Please help us spread the word! careers.widener.edu/en-us/job/49...

June is PTSD Awareness Month. In prisons and jails across the country, individuals frequently experience or witness traumatic events, with research estimating that roughly one-third of incarcerated individuals exhibit symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Summer in prisons and jails is often defined by long stretches of extreme heat. Many correctional facilities lack air conditioning and the consequences of these conditions can be severe, placing individuals at increased risk of heat-related illness and death. Learn more below.

Tunnel vision, also known as confirmation bias, describes a psychological process during criminal investigations in which investigators become fixated on a particular suspect(s), theory, or sequence of events while overlooking or discounting evidence that supports alternative explanations.

Thank you to everyone who came out to join us on Saturday for "Cornhole for a Cause" at Brandywine Springs Park! We had an amazing cornhole tournament filled with live music, yummy food, educational activities, face painting, raffle baskets, and great people!

We have just four days until our Cornhole for a Cause event! You may register to play here: givebutter.com/ipd-cornhole...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many of the defining features of incarceration contribute to negative mental health outcomes among incarcerated individuals. Learn more below.

Please join Innocence Project Delaware for our next community event, Cornhole for a Cause! Register to play in teams of two, or simply come enjoy the afternoon! We will have a food truck, face painting, and fun for the whole family. givebutter.com/ipd-cornhole...

Every year, the National Registry of Exonerations publishes a report highlighting the exonerations that occurred and contributing factors. Below are some of the report’s key findings from 2025!

Today is the last day of Second Chance Month, highlighting the importance of creating opportunities when returning from incarceration. This focus raises a truth: “second chances” implies that a first chance was lost. In our work, that loss was the result of injustice embedded in the legal system.

To celebrate National DNA Day, we asked our DNA Fellow, Mylon Medley, a few questions about DNA evidence.

Today marked the final day with our 2025–2026 Innocence Project Delaware Clinic students at Delaware Law School. We are deeply grateful to these six outstanding students for their dedication to our applicants and to the mission of Innocence Project Delaware throughout this academic year.

Happy National Volunteer Week! This week, we celebrate all who make our work possible. Your time, dedication and commitment drive our mission forward and help create meaningful change.

This past weekend, the Innocence Project Delaware team had the opportunity to attend the Innocence Network Conference in Chicago. We were grateful to gather in community with Innocence Network members, freed and exonerated community members, and justice reform advocates from across the world.

This week is National Public Health Week. National Public Health Week highlights how much public health has shaped modern life, yet also draws attention to health issues within prisons and jails, where incarcerated individuals are disproportionately impacted by chronic conditions.

Innocence Project Delaware is hosting Cornhole for a Cause on May 30th to support our work. Please mark your calendars and register to play here: givebutter.com/ipd-cornhole...

Compassionate release is a legal mechanism that allows certain incarcerated individuals to be released before serving their full sentence under specific circumstances. The specific criteria, procedures, and eligibility requirements for compassionate release vary by state and jurisdiction.

March is National Criminal Justice Month! For innocence organizations, National Criminal Justice Month is especially significant because it provides an opportunity to highlight wrongful convictions, educate the public about systemic failures, and advocate for reforms that strengthen fairness.

63 years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright, ensuring the right to counsel for all. The decision in Gideon v. Wainwright established that the Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to legal counsel for defendants who cannot afford an attorney.

We are thrilled to welcome Mylon Medley to our small but mighty Innocence Project Delaware team! Mylon joins us as our DNA Legal Fellow.

With our Do More 24 Delaware fundraising event coming to a close, we want to extend our sincere gratitude for the active participation that fuels our fight for justice. We are grateful for our community of supporters for making this effort a successful 24 hours of giving.

24 hours of giving begins NOW! Do More 24 Delaware kicks off at 6 p.m. today and runs for 24 hours. Donate now until 6 p.m. tomorrow to assist us in advocating for the freedom of innocent Delawareans. You can share and donate here: www.domore24delaware.org/fundraisers/...

We are now one week away from Do More 24 Delaware! Support Innocence Project Delaware during this 24 hour statewide giving campaign! Gifts made between March 5th at 6 p.m. and March 6th at 6 p.m. help us qualify for additional bonus funding: www.domore24delaware.org/fundraisers/...

Today is the World Day of Social Justice. At Innocence Project Delaware, we recognize the vital role that strengthening justice systems play in preventing and addressing wrongful convictions, and we celebrate the efforts of advocates around the world who are working to advance social justice.

The practical, scientific, and policy limitations of DNA evidence reveal that while it is a powerful tool, its effectiveness is constrained by limited availability, high testing costs, degradation, and restrictive laws, preventing wrongfully convicted individuals from accessing exculpatory evidence.