Description:

The Medill Innocence Project supports the research of Northwestern University journalism classes on investigative reporting in which students look into cases that potentially involve miscarriages of justice, with priority given to murder cases and with a commitment to transparency and publication.

Begun:

1999

Website:http://www.medillinnocenceproject.org/
Office Location:1845 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL
Structure:

A project of the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University

Founder:

Not available

Executive Director:

Alec Klein

Approximate number of full-time staff:

2

Number with prior professional journalism experience:

1

Annual operating budget:

"Not disclosed"

Annual salaries posted, or accessible via 990 form:

No

Editorial/ethics policy statement:

Yes (see Medill integrity code)

Diversity statement:

No

IRS 990 form posted on website:

Not applicable (part of Northwestern University)

Major donors disclosed:

Yes

INN Member:

No

Awards:

Not available

Contact:

alec-klein@northwestern.edu



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