Downstate Illinois Innocence Project®

Current Cases

The Downstate Illinois Innocence Project conducts research and investigative activities for attorneys representing convicted inmates in cases where there is a strong likelihood that the individuals, even though convicted, are actually innocent.

The Project concentrates its efforts primarily on non-capital cases and on individuals who, without the assistance of the Project, are likely to remain wrongfully incarcerated for life or a substantial number of years.

The Project provides assistance using students, faculty, investigators, attorneys and others willing to work to exonerate these individuals.