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DNA never lies. But it can be silenced.

In the newest 11Alive "Shadow of Doubt" features on GIP client Sonny Bharadia, hear from witnesses, attorneys and the jury foreman who believe Sonny should get a new trial. Find out the only options available to Sonny when prosecutors refuse to recognize DNA evidence pointing to another man.

Special thanks to Atticus Investigates for their thorough investigation.

DNA evidence points to a different criminal but this man is serving life for the crime

Is the wrong man serving life in prison for a crime he didn't commit

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Georgia Innocence Project2 days ago

Just when you thought you'd seen it all. Check out this fascinating, multi-media piece from the NY Times. We bet that after you surface from the depths of confirmation bias, racism, and apparent police misconduct in this tragic story, you too will ask: Why not just grant the DNA testing?

Opinion | One Test Could Exonerate Him. Why Won't California Do It?

Kevin Cooper is awaiting execution for a quadruple murder. But he may have been framed.

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Georgia Innocence Project4 days ago

What a great way to spread the word! Pick up the May issue of Atlanta Magazine for some light reading, and check out our ad on page 150. Special thanks to Atlanta Magazine for donating ad space and to Maria Alejandra Baetti for donating her stellar graphic design!

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Georgia Innocence Project5 days ago

Kansas just passed a compensation law that awards $65,000 a year for every year an exoneree spent in prison, and also provides health care, tuition, and housing assistance. Major win!

Kansas’ wrongful conviction compensation law called model for the nation

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A new law that provides compensation for those wrongly convicted of a crime is being called a model for the nation. Gov. Jeff Colyer signed the law Tuesday at the Mount Zion Church of God. This is Lamonte McIntyre's church. Kansas released McIntyre from prison last year after he...

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Georgia Innocence Project6 days ago

A very Happy Birthday to GIP Volunteer Extraordinaire, Deana Camps Strauss!! Deana came to GIP with a passion for helping those unjustly wronged and even brought in her family and friends to support GIP. We could not do this work without you, Deana. Much love to you on your special day!

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Georgia Innocence Project1 week ago

Please join us in congratulating one of GIP's very own -- Melissa Marie. Melissa just graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, successfully balancing school with bookkeeping and development assistance at GIP. We are so proud of you Melissa and we wish you a bright future following your passion!

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New @11AliveNews @atticusdocs "Shadow of Doubt" episodes on Sonny Bharadia. Witnesses, attorneys and jury foreman believe he should get a new trial. Find out his only options when prosecutors refuse to recognize DNA evidence pointing to another man. https://t.co/OawnhB5QHp

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New @11AliveNews @atticusdocs "Shadow of Doubt" episodes on Sonny Bharadia. Witnesses, attorneys and jury foreman believe he should get a new trial. Find out his only options when prosecutors refuse to recognize DNA evidence pointing to another man. https://t.co/OawnhB5QHp
— GA Innocence Project (@GaInnocence) May 21, 2018

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3 days ago
Headed to the beach this weekend? Take @AtlantaMagazine with you for some light reading, and check out our ad on page 150. Special thanks to Maria Alejandra Baetti for her stellar graphic design! https://t.co/Ab3XQYGaPI

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Headed to the beach this weekend? Take @AtlantaMagazine with you for some light reading, and check out our ad on page 150. Special thanks to Maria Alejandra Baetti for her stellar graphic design! pic.twitter.com/Ab3XQYGaPI
— GA Innocence Project (@GaInnocence) May 18, 2018

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6 days ago
A very Happy Birthday to GIP Volunteer Extraordinaire, Deana Strauss! Deana came to GIP with a passion for helping those unjustly wronged and even brought in her family and friends to support GIP. We could not do this work without you, Deana. Much love to you on your special day! https://t.co/taVSNapEkS

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A very Happy Birthday to GIP Volunteer Extraordinaire, Deana Strauss! Deana came to GIP with a passion for helping those unjustly wronged and even brought in her family and friends to support GIP. We could not do this work without you, Deana. Much love to you on your special day! pic.twitter.com/taVSNapEkS
— GA Innocence Project (@GaInnocence) May 15, 2018

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1 week ago
Please join me in congratulating one of GIP's very own: Melissa Arends. Melissa just graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, successfully balancing school with development assistance at GIP. We are so proud of you Melissa and we wish you a bright future! https://t.co/ZifJBGjz5H

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Please join me in congratulating one of GIP's very own: Melissa Arends. Melissa just graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, successfully balancing school with development assistance at GIP. We are so proud of you Melissa and we wish you a bright future! pic.twitter.com/ZifJBGjz5H
— GA Innocence Project (@GaInnocence) May 11, 2018

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1 week ago
Studies of capital cases estimate the rate of wrongful conviction at 3-5%. There was no such research based on the criminal justice population as a whole...until now. https://t.co/Xlqd5ZH3LQ

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Studies of capital cases estimate the rate of wrongful conviction at 3-5%. There was no such research based on the criminal justice population as a whole...until now. https://t.co/Xlqd5ZH3LQ
— GA Innocence Project (@GaInnocence) May 11, 2018

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2 weeks ago
Hey GIP supporters. If you'd like to stay in touch with us about cases like Johnny Lee Gates, Joey Watkins, and so many others, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter and email updates. https://t.co/k1nMFRaqRH

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Hey GIP supporters. If you'd like to stay in touch with us about cases like Johnny Lee Gates, Joey Watkins, and so many others, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter and email updates. https://t.co/k1nMFRaqRH
— GA Innocence Project (@GaInnocence) May 10, 2018