Update: Reform Failed, Innocence Commission Funded & Danny Glover Hosts Fundraiser

Jackie — May 13, 2011 @ 2:49 PM — Comments (0)

In this, our May monthly video update, Seth Miller reports on the recently-ended Florida legislative session and our upcoming gala celebration on June 4th with Danny Glover. The update is summarized in more detail below.

Legislative Session Ended: The Bad & The Good

The Bad: While the Florida Senate passed Witness Identification Reform Bill, the Florida House of Representatives failed to take up and pass this important legislation.

The Good: The Florida Innocence Commission was funded. The Commission will continue its work investigating the causes of wrongful convictions and making recommendations to prevent future ones.

You can read a more detailed Legislative wrap-up here.

Upcoming Fundraising Event Details

IPF prepares for A Night of Heroes – a gala celebration honoring Florida’s DNA exonerees on June 4th at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa. The evening will be hosted by Danny Glover. More information about the evening and who will be attending is available here.

Tickets and sponsorships are still available. Become a sponsor.

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