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UC’s OIP helps free 29th defendant
April 21, 2020
Christopher Smith served 12 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit and then even after a federal judge ordered his release when his conviction was overturned on constitutional violations, faced a COVID-19 scare when prison officials refused to release him. He's finally free, thanks to the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
Ohio man who served 45 years in prison finally free, thanks to...
May 5, 2020
Isiah Andrews was wrongfully convicted in 1975 of murdering his wife of just three weeks. It would take more than 45 years and a team of attorneys and students from the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law to uncover evidence that led to his conviction being overturned.
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Business Courier: UC College of Law receives $200,000 gift from...
August 5, 2020
The Business Courier spotlights the donation received by the UC College of Law of $200,000 from alumnus Bill Morelli.
UC Law faculty scholarship focuses on issues that impact society
July 30, 2020
A year-end review of scholarship from the University of Cincinnati College of Law faculty.
Gift to Cincinnati Law targets injustice
July 28, 2020
A University of Cincinnati alumnus has donated $200,000 to support a center at the law school focused on race, gender and social justice. Bill Morelli, A&S ’74, JD ’78, has created the Bill Morelli Endowment Fund for the Nathaniel R. Jones Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice at the College of Law. Renamed in 2019 after Judge Nathaniel Jones in honor of his career as a champion for justice, the Jones Center trains and cultivates scholars, leaders and activists committed to social change. After his retirement as a federal judge, Judge Jones joined the law firm Blank Rome LLP, serving as its first chief officer of Diversity and Inclusion. Morelli says the timing of his gift was intentional. “At a time when national discussion—often divisive—is taking place on issues of race, gender and justice, it’s important for the legal profession to take the lead in framing issues and developing solutions,” he said. “The Jones Center is at the center of thought leadership in this area and I hope this gift can bring together scholars and practitioners in the field to inspire the next generation of lawyers to shape public policy and help build bridges of understanding in the broader community.” “Bill’s gift not only celebrates our university and the life work of Judge Nathaniel Jones, it supports our commitment to racial justice,” UC President Neville G. Pinto said. “It helps us create more welcoming spaces for listening, dialogue and support as we move forward and work to solve systemic issues of justice.”
Cleveland Scene: Man freed by UC OIP waits for new trial
July 24, 2020
Isaiah Washington, who walked free in May with the help of the Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law after serving nearly 46 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, continues to await his day in court.
LA ist: UC Law dean weighs in on inequality, CA child care...
July 24, 2020
University of Cincinnati College of Law Dean Verna Williams talks about the historical origin of Black women and domestic roles in a LA ist story on child care workers in California.
Uplifting stories help #UCtheGood
July 16, 2020
UC Marketing + Communications gathers recent uplifting stories to help the community focus on the good during coronavirus pandemic.
Time: UC constitutional scholar weighs in on Trump taxes ruling
July 10, 2020
University of Cincinnati constitutional law expert Chris Bryant explains to Time magazine how the Supreme Court delivered a "short-term political win" to President Trump with its ruling on his tax returns.
The Enquirer: Prosecutor’s office misled judge to imprison...
July 8, 2020
New details are emerging in the case of Christopher Smith, a man who remained imprisoned even after the Ohio Innocence Project worked to secure his freedom from a wrongful conviction.
UC Answers: How do I stay safe when I return to campus?
June 23, 2020
UC Student Government President Logan Lindsay is helping ensure student safety this fall with an information campaign about COVID-19 safety measures.
Bloomberg Law: Landmark LGBT decision clarifies legal test for...
June 16, 2020
Law professor weighs in on landmark LGBT decision.
UC Law community remembers Professor John Murphy
June 16, 2020
Professor John Murphy dies
UC Law student selected for Equal Justice Works fellowship
June 16, 2020
Law student selected for prestigious fellowship
UC remembers human rights defender William J. Butler
June 15, 2020
The University of Cincinnati community is remembering human rights defender and Urban Morgan Institute founder William J. Butler who died June 7.
UC shares plan for start of fall semester
June 11, 2020
UC will follow enhanced health and safety measures as it begins with blend of in-person and virtual offerings for fall semester 2020.
UC's Williams to be honored as a Career Woman of Achievement on...
June 10, 2020
Event: June 18, 2020 7:00 PM
UC's Verna Williams will be honored as a Career Woman of Achievement on network TV program