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 high-profile cases like James Mayberry’s 1985 murder conviction, the group also provides crucial post-release support to exonerees like Teresa Engberg, helping them rebuild their lives and connect with a community of survivors. Their work is not just legal—it’s life-saving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/beabdf6b74c27554