Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Steven Barnes wrongfully imprisoned for 20 years speaks at Justice Center event November 2

Steven Barnes tells his story.
Hear Steven Barnes, wrongfully imprisoned for murder for 20 years, tell his story. The Alaska Innocence Project and the UAA Justice Center cosponsor this presentation by exoneree Steven Barnes on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in UAA Rasmuson Hall, Room 117.

Mr. Barnes was convicted of rape and murder based on questionable eyewitness identification and evidence in 1989 and was finally exonerated in 2009 through DNA testing obtained by the Innocence Project.  Come hear his unforgettable story.

This event is free and open to all UAA students, faculty, staff, and the public.  Parking is free. For more information, call the Justice Center at 786-1810.