Darnell Phillips
Darnell Phillips was wrongfully convicted in 1991. He spent nearly 28 years in prison before being freed on parole in September 2018. While Darnell is free, he has not yet been exonerated despite having DNA evidence that he is not the perpetrator. Darnell has a phenomenal legal team with the UVA Innocence Project.
Darnell dreams of becoming a preacher and has already begun speaking at churches in Virginia. We've created a GoFundMe to support Darnell and help him build his life.
Media Coverage
Wrongful Conviction With Jason Flom
Listen to Darnell's interview with Jason Flom.
Lisa Spees, Director of Virginians for Judicial Reform, joins them.
Newspaper Articles
Judge Allows DNA Testing 2/22/16
Virginia Court of Appeals Rejects Exoneration Bid 12/4/18
Virginia Beach Man Spent 27 Years In Prison For Rape, Now Accuser Says He's Innocent. 12/14/18
Man freed from jail uses new freedom to start dream business 7/8/19
Groundbreaking New Law in Virginia Removes Barrier to Proving Innocence 4/13/20