We challenge wrongful convictions on every front by exonerating the innocent, educating future attorneys, and reforming criminal justice policy. Read our update to see how we continue to exonerate, educate, and reform.
NCIP Client Jason Moore Conviction Vacated by Court of Appeal
In September, the California Court of Appeal vacated the conviction of NCIP client Jason Moore, who spent nearly 16 years in prison for the accidental death of his infant daughter, Charlotte. The court found that his conviction rested on false medical testimony. All three prosecution experts had testified that Charlotte’s injuries could only have come from abuse, but current science shows that short falls can cause devastating head injuries like hers.
The precedent-setting ruling is the first published California appellate decision to meaningfully examine the evolving science of pediatric short falls, and it is NCIP’s third consecutive conviction reversal in a Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma case. “Our office is steadfast in our belief in Jason’s innocence,” said NCIP Clinical Supervising Attorney Lauryn Barbosa Findley, lead attorney on the case. Jason remains incarcerated while the District Attorney decides whether to retry the case, and NCIP continues to advocate for his immediate release and the dismissal of all charges. Read the full press release.
Impressions of Light on Display Through November 8
An untitled piece by Armando Ortiz
"Life Tools" by Arturo Jimenez
Impressions of Light, an exhibition of cyanotypes created by ten freed and exonerated artists, is on display at the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University through November 8. The exhibit debuted at our 2026 Justice for All Gala and is free and open to the public. You can view the exhibition catalog here.
The cyanotypes came out of a multi-day art and art therapy workshop held in August, where NCIP's freed and exonerated community came together to spend a weekend dedicated to the healing power of art in multiple forms. You can learn more about NCIP's art and art therapy work by watching the video below.
NCIP Celebrates 25 Years at the 2026 Justice for All Gala
On October 15, supporters, clients, and community members gathered at the de Saisset Museum on Santa Clara University’s campus for NCIP’s annual Justice for All Gala, which this year marked the project's 25th anniversary. The evening honored Jasmin Harris with the Champion of Justice Award and Zavion Johnson with the Cookie Ridolfi Freedom Award for their extraordinary contributions to the freed and exonerated community.
Watch our video honoring Zavion Johnson, recipient of the Cookie Ridolfi Freedom Award.
This incredible evening would not have been possible without the support of our generous JFA sponsors:
Keith Ballinger & Ada Cruz; McLane, Bednarski & Litt, LLP; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Champion Charities in honor of Frank Quattrone and Denise Foderaro; Cooley LLP; Keker Van Nest & Peters LLP; Anne-Marie & Joe Macrae; Latham & Watkins LLP; Barmak Meftah; The Norton Law Firm; Santa Clara Law; Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Duane Morris LLP; Jachimowicz Law Group; K&L Gates LLP; St. Mary's Community Services.
AB 1905 Signed Into Law by Governor Newsom
Governor Newsom recently signed into law AB 1905, which ends the use of "Perkins agents" (undercover law enforcement) to secretly obtain incriminating statements from youth in custody. This closes a loophole that can produce unreliable evidence and contribute to wrongful convictions. AB 1905 was sponsored by the California Innocence Coalition (CIC) and authored by Assemblymember Nick Schultz.
For more information on the CIC's policy reform efforts, visit ncip.org/current-policy-reform-efforts/
NCIP Community
NCIP Legal Director Megan Crane and NCIP Client Kevin Harper gave a presentation at Alcatraz on October 17 to more than 150 visitors to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area site.
Megan Crane (left) with Kevin Harper (right) at Alcatraz
NCIP welcomed 12 new Santa Clara Law students in August as the 2026-27 clinical cohort.
Five members of the NCIP freed and exonerated community joined NCIP's clinic class in late August to discuss their experiences with wrongful convictions. From left, Joe Diaz, Miguel Solorio, Ronnie Sandoval, Anthony Penton, and Zavion Johnson.
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