“I am Vernon T. Bateman:” The Horror Behind the Beauty
Supporters read statements Bateman submitted to the IDOC during the last 5 years of his wrongful incarceration.
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André D. Carson: Vernon’s “strength and dedication continue to inspire all of us”
Congressman Carson writes he “is proud to have supported Vernon throughout his journey, advocating for his freedom and recognition.”
16 years of transformation: Vernon T. Bateman sketches his struggles in new documentary
In this new documentary, learn how Bateman transformed himself and the world while unjustly imprisoned and in the most inhumane conditions.
The state can’t isolate the imagination: Vernon T. Bateman and the struggle to free them all
Bateman’s story exemplifies the often unacknowledged resistance that flourishes behind prison bars, a creativity the state cannot repress.
Free to speak, now he’s fighting for freedom: New documentary on Vernon T. Bateman
This 10-min Liberation Center documentary covers Bateman’s struggle and includes new footage. Share and spread the truth!
Petition: Exonerate Vernon T. Bateman!
Sign the petition to demand exoneration for Vernon T Bateman.
Enduring damages of prisons: Towards transformative justice
Analyzing existing literature, Exoneree Leon Benson argues for a restorative and transformative justice approach.