Instructions for Using the Registry

The table below shows all individual exonerations. By default, the table is set to show exonerations from 1989 through the present. Check "Pre-1989" in the Exoneration Era filter to view Pre-1989 exonerations. Use the filters on the left to search for exonerations with particular criteria. Hover over the symbols for explanations of filters or columns. Use the Keyword Search box to filter for cases that contain those keywords in the narrative summary.

If multiple keywords are entered, the search will show cases in which the narrative contains ANY of those words. Since the table is filtered to 1989 through the present by default, a search for the name of someone who was exonerated before 1989 will not produce results until the Date of Exoneration is adjusted, or the Pre-1989 filter is selected. Once filters have been set, select the column headings you wish to display, and sort the table by whatever column heading you choose by clicking on the column heading. For more detailed instructions, see Understanding the Registry, under "About" at the top right of the Home Page. Note: 1989 was the year of the first DNA exoneration and the dawn of a new era of wrongful convictions. The Registry used to separate the two - pre and post 1989 exonerations - into two separate and distinct databases. They are now synthesized to reflect the entire body of exoneration data. If you wish to view exonerations prior to 1989, check "Pre-1989" in the Exoneration Era filter. Read Less
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Name State County Convicted Exonerated Crime Sentence Years lost Age Race Sex Year of recantation Date of Release Posting Date
Barnes, Joel New Jersey Camden 2009 2010 Drug Possession or Sale Unknown 1 26 Black Male 2010 07-25-2022
Barrios, Diego California Los Angeles 1996 2000 Weapon Possession or Sale Unknown 2 20 Hispanic Male 1998 03-04-2021
Diaz, Tony California San Diego 2016 2017 Other Nonviolent Misdemeanor Fine 0 56 White Male 2016 09-18-2017
House, Roger Fed-Military 2002 2009 Military Justice Offense Fine 0 35 Black Male 2002 08-29-2011
Luster, Albert Wisconsin Milwaukee 1990 1992 Child Sex Abuse Unknown 2 18 Black Male 1992 08-29-2011
McLean, Keyiede Virginia Arlington 2023 2025 Theft Fine 0 45 Black Female 2023 02-07-2025
McLean, Melvin New Jersey Camden 2007 2010 Drug Possession or Sale Unknown 3 42 Black Male 2010 08-29-2022
Mosley, Shala Oregon Multnomah 2004 2023 Other Nonviolent Felony Unknown 0 26 Black Female 2004 12-13-2023
Parks, Cornelius Mississippi Kemper 2011 2017 Assault Fine 0 30 Black Male 2011 08-18-2017
Pitts, Kenneth New Jersey Camden 2009 2010 Drug Possession or Sale Unknown 1 33 Black Male 2010 08-29-2022
Rolax, Antwyne New Jersey Camden 2008 2009 Drug Possession or Sale Unknown 1 23 Black Male 2009 08-29-2022
Russo, Carmine New Jersey Essex 1997 2001 Assault Fine 0 51 White Male 1997 06-06-2018
Smith, Yusuf Maryland Baltimore City 2018 2018 Weapon Possession or Sale Unknown 0 23 Black Male 2018 05-07-2020
Thompson, Michael Mississippi Tunica 2014 2014 Traffic Offense Unknown 0 36 Black Male 2014 06-27-2024
Washington, Phillip Michigan Berrien 2007 2009 Drug Possession or Sale Unknown 2 24 Black Male 2009 01-09-2023