When Crystal Weimer was released after 11 years in prison, she was dropped at the side of a field with her belongings in a plastic bag. She had nowhere to go, no food, no job, nothing to support her.
We think that is an outrage.
Thirty-one states provide some level of compensation for those who fall victim to wrongful convictions.
Pennsylvania is not one of them.
This October 4 is International Wrongful Conviction Day - a perfect time to raise awareness about Pennsylvania's lack of compensation and work to bring change.
|
|
 |
| Wall for Innocence |
|
>> Put together a
Wrongful Conviction Day of Action
by setting up a
Wall for Innocence
with your student or religious group, community organization, or friends. Get everything you need - handouts, pledge cards, information about compensation - in our Complete Wrongful Conviction Day Toolkit.
>> Act today by going to our Legislative Action Center and email or tweet directly to your Pennsylvania legislators asking them to support compensation laws.
>>
Sign the Pledge and commit to helping bring a fair and just compensation law to Pennsylvania.
As always, we appreciate your help and generous support so we can continue fighting for the convicted innocent.
