FW: North Carolina Gov. Pardons Timothy Bridges

[Dianne Tramutola-Lawson]

 

 

From: Innocence Project [mailto:info=innocencep...@mail239.suw18.rsgsv.net] On Behalf Of Innocence Project
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2016 8:08 AM
Subject: North Carolina Gov. Pardons Timothy Bridges

 

View this email in your browser North Carolina governor pardons Timothy Bridges   On Dec. 1, Governor Pat McCrory issued a pardon for Timothy Bridges, who wrongly served over 25 years for a rape and burglary. Bridges' wrongful conviction was based in large part on the erroneous testimony of an FBI-trained state hair analyst who claimed that Bridges' hair linked him to two hairs found at the scene. Bridges was released on October 1, 2015, after prosecutors consented to vacating his 1991 convictions. Learn more.   Donate Now     The biggest Giving Tuesday ever!   We're grateful for everyone who donated to the Innocence Project on #GivingTuesday. More than 500 supporters donated and combined with matching funds, we raised $85,000! There is more work to do in the coming months and it will not be possible without your support. Thank you for giving freedom on #GivingTuesday.     Shop for Innocence Project gear Visit the store →     6 exonerations in November throughout The Innocence Network    Ohio Innocence Project client Laurese Glover was exonerated of murder after 18 years in prison; Innocence Project of Texas celebrated the exonerations of Sonia Cacy and the San Antonio Four --Anna Vasquez, Kristie Mayhugh, Elizabeth Ramirez, and Cassandra Rivera; Oklahoma Innocence Project client Malcolm Scott was exonerated of murder after 22 years in prison; The Exoneration Initiative client Richard Rosario was exonerated of murder after 20 years; Illinois Innocence Project client Charles Palm was exonerated of murder after 18 years in prison.   Run the NYC half marathon with us     Join Team Innocence Project for the 2017 NYC Half Marathon. Apply today.    Copyright © 2016 Innocence Project, Inc., All rights reserved. You signed up to receive email updates from the Innocence Project on our website. Our mailing address is: Innocence Project, Inc. 40 Worth Street, Suite 701 New York, NY 10013 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list