Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative (BOHII)

📣The BoHII Team have written a book! Innocence Unveiled draws upon the expertise of the Innocence Initiative's staff to change the conversation regarding wrongful convictions in Australia. 📙🔗 More here: shorturl.at/EOKoN

New linguistics research casts doubt regarding conviction of BOHII applicant Stephen Jamieson 👇 theconversation.com/new-linguistic…

International #wrongfulconvictionday is upon us once again. This year to contribute to our ongoing work to raise awareness of wrongful convictions and their impact, our interns have started a blog to review depictions of these injustices in mainstream media. ⬇️Links below ⬇️

🎙️ Listen to our Director, Professor Michele Ruyters break down wrongful convictions, how easily the truth can get lost and why the work of the Innocence Initiative matters on this weeks episode of She Wasn’t Born Yesterday. 🎧 Tune in here: hope1032.com.au/life/what-happ…

📢 The Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative 2024–25 Annual Report is out now! Discover how our student-interns and staff are working to expose wrongful convictions in Australia. 🔍 Read the full report: static1.squarespace.com/static/63531b7… #WrongfulConvictions

A call for a broader scope and greater accountability: you can read out submission to the Victorian Inquiry into the Adequacy of the Legislative Framework for the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission here 👇 static1.squarespace.com/static/63531b7…

I drop quite a few f-bombs in this interview...you can take the girl out of prison, but you can't take the prison out of the girl. Thanks to @AndreaCavallier at the @Independent. independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…

An update in Stephen Jamieson's case: The NSW Police Commissioner should facilitate new forensic testing, possibly leading to a conviction inquiry. smh.com.au/national/nsw/c…

Pleasure to get the opportunity to sit down and speak to Dr Chris Brook ( @cbabrook) to discuss how the criminal justice system often gets science wrong, with a focus on Robert Farquharson and 'shaken baby syndrome'. youtu.be/HDFSq8RQ2sY?si…

Keli Lane's denial of parole under "no body, no parole" law has been upheld. This poses serious risks for wrongfully convicted people who maintain their innocence. Lane has now lodged a petition for mercy. Read more: dailytelegraph.com.au/truecrimeaustr…

Lucy Letby did not murder babies, medical experts claim abc.net.au/news/2025-02-0… via @ABCaustralia

I don’t believe in superstitions, so I won't ask you to cross your fingers for me. But I won't lie: when total strangers out there say their rooting for me, it really does bolster my spirits. So if you care to shout, to repost this, to send a hug, I’m listening. Grazie mille.

Welp, I pulled a Tony Soprano today and fainted. Wasn't looking at ducks, just staring down the verdict that’s coming my way from Italy’s highest court tomorrow morning. It doesn't get easier, no matter how many times I’ve been through this. /Thread

No Place Like Home: Five Exonerees Reflect on Life Before and After Wrongful Conviction innocenceproject.org/no-place-like-…