Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice

DC residents Charles and Chris Turner are petitioning Pres. Biden for pardons after being wrongfully convicted for a murder taking place in 1984. Since their convictions, new findings show that the original prosecution suppressed key evidence implicating a different suspect. https://lnkd.in/ggNiT4zs New America produced a podcast that recounts the 8th and H Streets murder and adds analysis from criminal justice experts (including our Assistant Director, Marissa Boyers Bluestine). They recently announced more episodes that interview each of the surviving falsely accused men. Charles' episode can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g2Rfp_4f

James Kelly served nearly 30 years in prison for a Philadelphia murder he didn't commit before he was freed earlier this year. He is now suing the city, alleging that misconduct led to his wrongful conviction: https://lnkd.in/eQjcucCk

Almost 40 years ago, Michael Gaynor was convicted of murdering five-year-old Marcus Yates in a shootout gone wrong. Now, recent evidence of Gaynor's innocence has surfaced from an unlikely source: Yates' mother. Read the six-part series from The Philadelphia Inquirer here: https://lnkd.in/epRU4KEF You can also listen to this story through the perspective of Marcus' mother, Rochelle, here: https://lnkd.in/epfUYUFf

When judges rubber stamp junk science evidence proposed by lawyers, instead of rigorously applying the rules of evidence, they contribute to wrongful convictions in courtrooms. https://lnkd.in/gnX6D8ec

Since its founding in 2013, John Hollway has been at the helm of the Quattrone Center, leading its groundbreaking work to create a more fair and accurate criminal justice system. Under his leadership, the Center has published rigorous, data-driven research, fostered collaboration through its symposia, and developed innovative solutions to systemic challenges. Now, after over a decade of service, John has announced he will step down as Executive Director. As he transitions into a new role as Senior Advisor, where he will continue leading the Sentinel Event Review initiative, the Quattrone Center is launching a national search for its next Executive Director. This marks an exciting new chapter for the Center, with opportunities to build on its strong foundation and advance its mission of meaningful reform. We are deeply grateful for John’s 11+ years of vision and leadership. Read his reflections and learn more about the search for the next Executive Director here: https://lnkd.in/etZ9py4w

The U.S. federal government has granted more than $350 million to state and local agencies to test backlogged rape kits in the last decades — but thousands still remain untested. https://lnkd.in/gxpZKDTu

WYSO Public Radio created Reentry Stories to highlight the stories of formerly incarcerated Ohioans and their struggles post-release. This season, their team focused on portraying exonerated individuals, their accounts of injustice, and what freedom means to them. https://lnkd.in/e7r4AgXB

BREAKING: Forty-four years after she was falsely accused of a 1980 murder, Sandra Hemme has been exonerated. Her exoneration follows her July release after more than four decades in prison, making her the longest-known wrongly incarcerated woman in American history.

Save the Date 📅 Join us May 13-14, 2025, in Philadelphia for the 2025 Quattrone Center Spring Symposium! Two days of groundbreaking sessions, inspiring keynotes, and impactful conversations about criminal justice reform. 🗓️ Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details! #QuattroneSymposium2025

Michael Sullivan spent 26 yrs in prison in Mass. for a murder he didn't commit based on false crime lab evidence. A jury last week awarded him $13M, but he'll receive only a fraction of that, because a state law caps state damages in wrongful conviction suits to $1M: https://lnkd.in/eJsP5qUr More on Sullivan's case from the National Registry of Exonerations: https://lnkd.in/eiqTQurv