Today, the Great North Innocence Project (GNIP) filed a petition for post-conviction relief in Hennepin County District Court for their client Edgar Barrientos-Quintana based on his actual innocence. Mr. Barrientos-Quintana has spent nearly 16 years wrongfully incarcerated for a homicide that he did not commit. The filing comes after a comprehensive review of his case…
Read MoreStatement from Brian K. Pippitt on the Minnesota Conviction Review Unit’s Report regarding his conviction
The Conviction Review Unit concluded that Brian Pippitt was “wrongfully convicted of the murder of Evelyn Malin.”
Read MoreThe Injustice of Innocence: Life Sentences Beyond Bars
Once, I heard a legislator in North Dakota quote the English politician William Blackstone and say, “I would rather see ten guilty men go free rather than one innocent person be in prison.” In the realm of law and justice, there is a fundamental belief that it is better for ten guilty individuals to go…
Read MoreMinnesota Conviction Review Unit (CRU) recommends exoneration of Great North Innocence Project Client
Centurion Ministries in partnership with the Great North Innocence Project (GNIP) announced today that they have filed a petition for post-conviction relief on behalf of their client Brian K. Pippitt on the grounds of his actual innocence of the murder for which he was convicted. The Minnesota CRU recently completed a two-year investigation into Mr….
Read MoreGreat North Innocence Project Applauds Gov. Walz and Minnesota Legislature for the Passage of Critical Innocence Reforms
As part of recently enacted criminal justice reform package, a new policy will provide safeguards against law enforcement lying to juveniles along with an amendment to a postconviction statute to prevent future injustices similar to the case of exoneree Marvin Haynes.
Read MoreTaft attorneys support justice for GNIP client
Aaron Thomas, a partner at Taft Law, and Trish Palermo, an associate attorney at Taft Law, are volunteering with the Great North Innocence Project to support exonerated client Marvin Haynes as he pursues justice and compensation after his wrongful conviction. Both are generously contributing their legal acumen and passion for justice pro bono to ensure…
Read MoreMinnesota Supreme Court affirms Great North Innocence Project client entitled to post-conviction relief
Today the Great North Innocence Project (GNIP) announced that the Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed that lower courts’ decisions setting aside the second-degree murder conviction of GNIP client Robert Kaiser.
Read MoreJoin me in supporting GNIP’s freed clients: A message from exoneree Terry Olson
My name is Terry Olson and I am a proud 2016 GNIP exoneree. I first attended the Innocence Network Conference in 2018. Now, I invite you to join me in donating to the Great North Innocence Project’s campaign to send more freed and exonerated clients and their support people to this important event. I know…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Pauline Lex
Pauline Lex is an active GNIP volunteer who has contributed her skills and knowledge in numerous important ways. She contributed to spreading the word about GNIP’s mission as an outreach volunteer and served as a member of the Benefit for Innocence Committee in 2023. Learn more about Pauline’s ongoing partnership with GNIP. Great North Innocence…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Catherine Lipinsky
Catherine Lipinsky is a valuable member of the Great North Innocence Project volunteer community. She’s contributed to GNIP’s mission as a member of the Benefit for Innocence Committee and worked with GNIP freed client Tom Rhodes to launch his digital art gallery, Thomas D Galleries. Great North Innocence Project: Tell us about yourself. Catherine Lipinsky:…
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