Ohio man who served 45 years in prison finally free, thanks to UC’s OIP
May 5, 2020
Isiah Andrews was wrongfully convicted in 1975 of murdering his wife of just three weeks. It would take more than 45 years and a team of attorneys and students from the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law to uncover evidence that led to his conviction being overturned.
Washington Post: UC’s OIP frees 29th defendant amid COVID-19 scare
May 13, 2020
National and local media are covering the case of Chris Smith, whose conviction for armed robbery was overturned after the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law intervened in his case.
UC helping the most students in Ohio with federal CARES Act dollars
May 18, 2020
More than 22,000 UC students in need as a result of coronavirus will soon received federal CARES Act funds.
Cleveland Scene: Man freed by UC OIP waits for new trial
July 24, 2020
Isaiah Washington, who walked free in May with the help of the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law after serving nearly 46 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, continues to await his day in court.
The Enquirer: Prosecutor’s office misled judge to imprison inmate freed by OIP
July 8, 2020
New details are emerging in the case of Christopher Smith, a man who remained imprisoned even after the Ohio Innocence Project worked to secure his freedom from a wrongful conviction.
Time: UC constitutional scholar weighs in on Trump taxes ruling
July 10, 2020
University of Cincinnati constitutional law expert Chris Bryant explains to Time magazine how the Supreme Court delivered a "short-term political win" to President Trump with its ruling on his tax returns.