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While she is best known as an influencer and reality TV star, what does Kim Kardashian have to do with Ohio and convicted murder Kevin Keith?

New Yorkers who have been wrongfully convicted of a crime joined with supporting elected officials outside of City Hall on Monday to demand that Gov. Kathy

On Monday, UNT Dallas hosted its inaugural event to highlight those who have their freedom but to also keep educating people on the work that still needs to be done.

Founded by the Innocence Network, a collective of organizations dedicated to offering pro-bono legal and investigative services for those seeking exoneration, Wrongful Conviction Day aims to rectify the root causes of these miscarriages of justice while also providing support to the exonerated as they reintegrate into society.

Founded by the Innocence Network, a collective of organizations dedicated to offering pro-bono legal and investigative services for those seeking exoneration, Wrongful Conviction Day aims to rectify the root causes of these miscarriages of justice while also providing support to the exonerated as they reintegrate into society.

There are too many barriers that stop innocent people from fighting their convictions.

Watkins was initially accused of fatally shooting Isaac Dawkins, 21, while he was driving on a highway in Rome, Georgia, on Jan. 11, 2000, one year after the incident occurred.

The California Innocence Project says Gerardo Cabanillas confessed to rape, robbery and kidnapping after a detective told him he'd only get probation if he did.

Joey Watkins was 20 years old when he was convicted and sentenced to serve life plus five years in prison for the 2000 slaying of Isaac Dawkins.

Three groups have filed amicus curiae briefs in support of Damien Echols in his case before the Arkansas Supreme Court.