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 Term of Years Years lost Age Race Sex Year of recantation Date of Release Posting Date Contributing Factors Display Case Characteristics Any known recanters OM Tags DNA
Bradley, Adam New York Westchester 2010 2013 Assault Probation 0 48 White Male 2010 08-20-2013 Perjury or False Accusation M, NC
Cantave, Jean New York Queens 2009 2014 Assault Term of Years 1 year 0 43 Black Male 2009 12-19-2021 Perjury or False Accusation M, NC
Crosby, Timothy New York Kings 1989 1999 Assault Term of Years 10 to Life 11 27 Black Male 1998 1999 08-29-2011 Perjury or False Accusation, Official Misconduct CDC, CV OF, WH
Douglas, Marc New York Westchester 2007 2020 Assault Term of Years 20 years 14 22 Black Male 2016 2020 05-17-2022 Perjury or False Accusation, Official Misconduct IO PR, OF, WH, NW, WT, PL
Dudley, Ronald New York Queens 2000 2001 Assault Term of Years 15 years 1 19 Black Male 2001 12-06-2013 Mistaken Witness ID, Inadequate Legal Defense
Herskovic, Mayer New York Kings 2016 2018 Assault Term of Years 4 years 0 20 White Male 2016 11-26-2018 False or Misleading Forensic Evidence, Perjury or False Accusation
Khatibi, Kian New York Westchester 1999 2008 Assault Term of Years 7 to 14 years 10 22 White Male 2008 11-06-2012 Perjury or False Accusation, Official Misconduct OF, WH, NW, WT, PJ
Palmer, Lamar New York Queens 2000 2001 Assault Term of Years 9 years 1 19 Black Male 2001 12-06-2013 Mistaken Witness ID, Inadequate Legal Defense
Pejcinovic, Adam New York Bronx 1988 1993 Assault Term of Years 3 to 9 years 3 19 White Male 1991 06-30-2014 Mistaken Witness ID, Official Misconduct CV OF, NW, WT
Pejcinovic, Frank New York Bronx 1989 1993 Assault Term of Years 1 to 3 years 0 17 White Male 1990 06-30-2014 Mistaken Witness ID, Official Misconduct CV, JV OF, NW, WT
Santos, Jeffrey New York New York 1998 2004 Assault Term of Years 6 years 3 40 Black Male 2001 12-17-2013 Perjury or False Accusation, Official Misconduct NC OF, WH, NW, PJ
Sarita, Danny New York New York 2009 2012 Assault Term of Years 4 years 3 25 Hispanic Male 2012 09-20-2014 Perjury or False Accusation, Official Misconduct CIU PR, WH
Williams, Lawrence New York Kings 2009 2012 Assault Term of Years 10 years 3 32 Black Male 2012 10-26-2012 Mistaken Witness ID CIU