Midwest Innocence Project – Faces of Innocence
April 19th was the date for Faces of Innocence at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Jarrett Adams, who was exonerated after 10 years in prison, was the keynote speaker. Proceeds support the Midwest Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to the investigation, litigation and exoneration of the wrongfully convicted in five states.
Exoneree and Emcee Brian Banks addressed the sold-out crowd. |
Exonerees Brian Banks and Floyd Bledsoe hugged each other after they tore up their prison numbers from when they were falsely convicted. |
Sean O’Brien announced the winners of the annual Sean O’Brien Award. |
Stuart Bodker, John Gariglietti, Sherry Newsom, and Doc Worley |
Additional photos featured in the May 28, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Moonhouse Productions
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