Wrongful Convictions Day

Join us for a compelling panel discussion featuring leaders and advocates from the Indiana Innocence Project and the Marion County Public Defender Agency, as they explore the challenges and triumphs of post-conviction advocacy and indigent defense. This conversation will spotlight the critical role of public defenders and innocence organizations in confronting wrongful convictions and advancing systemic reform. Moderated by Nicole Salet, this panel will foster dialogue on advocacy, collaboration, and the pursuit of justice for the wrongfully convicted.

Panelists include:

Victoria Bailey Casanova, Legal Director of the Indiana Innocence Project.

Marla Sandys, Board Member of the Indiana Innocence Project.

Debra Des Vignes, Executive Director of the Indiana Innocence Project and founder of the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop.

Valena Elizabeth Beety, Board Member of the Indiana Innocence Project and Professor at Maurer.

Molly Crow, Major Felony Supervisor at the Marion County Public Defender’s Agency and Maurer graduate.