The Joys of July

Many of us enter the summer season on a high note. We prepare for vacations, recognize our graduates, and plan for months of adventures and outdoor fun. Here at the Project, we would like to add to your list of things to celebrate by sharing stories about several clients released in the summertime in past years.  

On July 11, 2026, Project client, Lester Eiland, and his codefendant Edward Mitchell celebrate their one-year freedom anniversary. July 11th also marks the third freedom anniversary for our Paralegal, Yahya Moore. Yahya spent more than 27 years incarcerated for a crime that he did not commit. Our team is grateful to have him with us - we benefit daily from his legal knowledge and willingness to share experience as an impacted person. 

It doesn’t stop there – July has often been a time of triumph for our clients.  

Join us to celebrate several freedom anniversaries this summer! Still, we know that navigating life after a wrongful conviction is no small feat. Please continue to uplift our clients and amplify their stories as we remain on our quest to unlock the truth and free the innocent.