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In Memory of Edward Sapiano

Mar 24th, 2020 - News/Press

It is with great sadness that Innocence Canada mourns the premature passing of Edward Sapiano who lost his battle with kidney disease on March 21, 2020. From 1994 to 2004, Edward served as a Director of Innocence Canada’s Board, in addition to being a vital member of Innocence Canada’s Case...

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Ontario Government Proposal for Appointing Judges

Feb 06th, 2020 - News/Press

Innocence Canada is strongly opposed to a proposal by the Ontario government that would radically restructure the province's process for appointing judges.

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Innocence Canada Welcomes Federal Promise of Independent Commission

Feb 06th, 2020 - News/Press

A federal plan to create an independent body to seek out and correct possible wrongful convictions represents the realization of a 25 year-dream for the innocence movement.

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The John Artis Story

Dec 05th, 2019 - Innocence Canada Exclusives

The film explores the life of John Artis, who was wrongfully convicted of a triple homicide in 1967 alongside his co-accused, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. Through a series of interviews, John reflects on his experiences; beginning from his childhood years in Virginia to the difficulties he faced subsequent to his release from Rahway State Prison in 1981. Aside from being a testament to John’s life, the film serves as a reminder of the immeasurable price paid when justice is miscarried.

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