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of the crime(s) for which he or she is incarcerated. More specifically, IIP takes those cases in which there appears to be a significant chance that substantial evidence can be found to prove one innocent. Further, once IIP have agreed to work on a case, the Project reserves the right to withdraw for
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On January 1, 2011, another shooting occurred in Aurora that shed new light on Jonathan's case. In 2011, after receiving information from a new witness associated with Moore's case, the Aurora Police Department reopened their investigation. Teaming up with the Illinois Innocence Project and the Kane
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to a lesser crime while still maintaining that he was innocent of all charges, allowed Murray to return home to his mother and family, but it certainly left a stain on what the Illinois Innocence Project feels should have been a complete exoneration, clearing Murray of all charges.
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Associate Judge ruled that Murray had received ineffective assistance of counsel, Murray's case was reexamined. Students working with the Illinois Innocence Project reviewed Murray's case and discovered that his attorney knowingly called a witness that would
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that ultimately led him to conclude that the wrong men had been convicted of the murders. When he reported back to his superiors, he was told that the case was "too politically sensitive" and to drop the investigation. His story can be read in his book,
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County State's Attorney, the parties were able to interview witnesses, new and old, discovering evidence that discredited the two key witnesses against Moore and established his innocence. On March 6, 2012, Jonathan Moore walked out of the Kane County
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As she was set to take her first step out of prison, prosecutors re-arrested Julie, ignoring overwhelming evidence that she was innocent. Supporters quickly rallied and raised $ 75,000 in less than a week's time to secure her release on
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In deciding whether a case meets the requirement that there be a strong likelihood that the inmate is actually innocent of the crime for which he or she has been convicted, project staff will exam such factors as the following:
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On July 6, 1986, newlyweds Dyke and Karen Rhoades were repeatedly stabbed and murdered and their home was set on fire in Paris, Illinois. In 1987, Herbert Whitlock and Randy Steidl were arrested and convicted based on the
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Finally, the Project does not provide assistance to individuals who are awaiting trial or whose only claim is that their rights were violated. The program usually cannot help in the following situations:
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services to attorneys representing inmates who both the attorneys and the Project have good reason to believe did not commit the crimes for which they were convicted. The IIP involves degree seeking
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experts analyzing a very small amount of blood found on Rea Harper's shirt. Another bloodstain pattern analysis expert called by the defense disputed this interpretation. Defended by a lone
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and questioned him several times about the shooting at the Laundromat. Ultimately he was charged, tried and convicted of murder and two counts of attempted murder following a
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The IIP's resources are limited. As a result, the primary guidelines that will be weighted in determining whether to accept an inmate's case include the following:
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The Illinois Innocence Project, formally known as the Downstate Illinois Innocence Project, was founded in 2001 by Larry Golden, Nancy Ford, and
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tying him to the crime, as well as being misidentified by the victim after seven line-ups in which he appeared. Following Keith's conviction,
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number of years. The Illinois Innocence Project is unique in that it coordinates with Illinois's public universities and their respective
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amount of time involved in investigation and follow-up activity makes it impractical to provide assistance on cases where the remaining
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reopened the case, assigning Lt. Michale Callahan to head the investigation. Callahan found numerous inconsistencies and evidence of
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To gain full freedom, however, Murray was forced to accept a plea to second-degree murder and was released on time served. His
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While Randy Steidl was convicted on both murder counts, Herb was convicted of only killing Karen. Randy received the
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On October 13, 1997, Julie Rea-Harper's 10-year-old son, Joel, was stabbed to death in the middle of the night by an
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canceled Gonzalez's detainer, which would have required him to be turned over to ICE after his sentence was served.
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On October 24, 2003, the Illinois Innocence Project presented compelling evidence corroborating the confession of
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In most instances, the inmate must be incarcerated and have at least 48 months remaining on your sentence. The
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Callahan, Michale, and Jake Aurelian. Too Politically Sensitive. Savoy, Il: Land of Lincoln, 2009. Print.
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dropped all charges against him and he was released in May 2004. Whitlock was released in January 2008.
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in cases where there is a strong likelihood that the individuals, even though convicted, are
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as a free man for the first time, completely exonerated of his wrongful conviction in 2002.
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The inconsistency of the nature of the crime as compared to the background of the inmate.
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Angel Gonzalez was exonerated after serving more than 20 years of a 55-year sentence for
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judge, who ordered a new trial. After intensive review of Randy's case, Attorney General
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helped by the Illinois Innocence Project, was wrongfully convicted and spent 22 years in
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Christopher Abernathy was convicted of sexual assault and murder in 1987 and given a
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To bring justice to the wrongfully convicted through advocacy, education, and reform
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people and reform the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice.
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any reason, including an inability to prove a claim of actual innocence.
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The length of time and consistency of the inmate's claim of innocence.
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After serving 28 years in state prison, Abernathy was released from
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with a person, but claims that the person consented to the contact;
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The Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) provides investigative and
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In 2010, the Illinois Innocence Project received a grant from
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and were repeatedly denied until Randy's case was heard by a
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his client, leading the Marion County Associate Judge to
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The current staff of the Illinois Innocence Project are:
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The availability of new evidence exonerating the inmate.
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On August 24, 2000, two different shootings occurred in
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rules require, prosecutors sought to convict her again.
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and outmatched by three opposing prosecutors, Julie was
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Other persons exonerated by Innocence Project efforts
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In light of his wrongful conviction being overturned,
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The Illinois Innocence Project's funding consists of
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The Illinois Innocence Project's work has led to the
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of the inmate's attorney and Project faculty and/or
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In 1998, Anthony Murray was wrongfully convicted of
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to the crime, and the investigation resulted in new
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Index

Non-profit organization
University of Illinois at Springfield
The Innocence Project
Innocence Project
non-profit
exonerate
wrongfully convicted
Innocence Project
Barry Scheck
Peter Neufeld
Bill Clutter
University of Illinois at Springfield
exonerations
Illinois
inmate
prison
physical evidence
Girvies Davis and Richard Holman
confessed
ballistics
pardon
Governor Ryan
criminal record
expunged
intruder
Lawrenceville, Illinois
motive
capital murder
special prosecutor
bloodstain pattern analysis

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