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Midwest Innocence Project in Crisis | Des Moines News
Facing a critical funding crisis after losing nearly a million dollars in federal support, the Midwest Innocence Project—vital to overturning wrongful convictions across five states—is on the brink of collapse. With staff slashed by a quarter and operations stretched thin, the nonprofit risks shutting down, jeopardizing its mission to exonerate the wrongfully convicted and support those released. Despite still having enough to run through the year and actively fundraising, further shortfalls could force deeper cuts or permanent closure. Currently working with 21 clients, including…
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