Vondell Lewis

Vondell Lewis was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1990 based off an eyewitness misidentification, police misconduct, and a false accusation. Making matters worse, Lewis had poor legal representation resulting in his wrongful conviction.

Suzanne Johnson

Suzanne Johnson after her release from prison

Suzanne Johnson was an at-home daycare provider in San Diego. In 1997, a child in her care tragically and accidentally fell from a high chair and died. Suzanne was charged with intentionally harming the child under a now outdated scientific theory.

Stephen Patterson

Stephen Patterson was wrongfully convicted of a gang shooting and murder in South Central LA in 2007. Despite an alibi and two very plausible third-party suspects, Stephen was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

Jason Walton

Jason Walton appears in prison

Jason Walton was at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles restaurant when a crime was committed miles away. Despite being on camera at the restaurant, Walton was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

Jason Chan

Jason Chan was wrongfully convicted of the murder of Dr. Haing Ngor. Jason has maintained his innocent since his arrest and evidence points to other suspects who may have committed the crime.

Shawn Schweitzer

shawn schweitzer and ian schweitzer after ian's exoneration

Shawn and Ian Schweitzer were wrongly convicted of the kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of Dana Ireland.

Roeling Adams

Roeling Adams was wrongly convicted of murder in 1985. The true perpetrator admitted to the crime at a parole hearing decades later, leading to Adams’ release from prison.

Timothy Atkins

Timothy Atkins was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1985 at the age of 17. Tim was accused of robbing and fatally shooting Vincente and Maria Gonzales, but there was no physical evidence linking him to the crime. After spending 23 years in prison, a key trial witness recanted her testimony and Tim Atkins was exonerated.

Reggie Cole

Reggie Cole hugs family members shortly after his release.

Reggie Cole was wrongfully convicted of murder based on eyewitness misidentification and official misconduct. He spent more than 16 years in prison as an innocent man.

Anthony Chairez

Anthony Chairez was wrongfully convicted of attempted murder and mayhem based on eyewitness misidentifications. The true perpetrator was Anthony’s half brother, Enrique Barajas, who had initially been identified by witnesses as the shooter.