On Thursday, September 25, 2025, we invite you to stand with us at the Chasing Freedom Gala, an evening of community and reflection. From 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the historic Cauffiel Estate in Wilmington, Delaware (1016 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809), we’ll gather to honor the power of persistence and the belief that truth is always worth pursuing.

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Keynote Speaker is Dan Slepian, an award-winning journalist at NBC News and Senior Investigative Producer at Dateline, Pulitzer finalist, 17-time Emmy nominee, and creator of Letters from Sing Sing. Dan’s fearless reporting has helped illuminate some of the most urgent injustices of our time. His work reminds us that behind every headline is a human being and behind every exoneration, years of quiet, determined advocacy.

Join us for a powerful evening dedicated to advancing justice, strengthening community, and reaffirming our dedication to justice and equity for those whose voices remain unheard. Every ticket, every conversation, and every show of support moves this mission forward.

To learn more about how you or your organization can support this work as an official event sponsor, please reach out to Sophia Block, Community Engagement Manager, at sblock@innocencede.org.

For some background, Innocence Project Delaware, established in 2018, is the state's only nonprofit legal organization focused exclusively on addressing and preventing wrongful convictions. Our mission is to secure justice for individuals wrongfully imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. Through a holistic approach that includes in-depth case investigations, expert analysis, and a committed legal team, we work to exonerate innocent individuals across Delaware.

IPD’s mission is driven by four key goals:

Client Advocacy: We investigate claims of actual innocence and provide free legal representation to individuals wrongfully convicted and imprisoned in Delaware.
Student Training: We offer clinical education and hands-on experience to students in law and criminal justice, helping train the next generation of justice-focused advocates.
Public Education: We raise awareness about wrongful convictions, policy reform, and developments within the criminal legal system.
Reform: We work to reform the criminal legal system that has incarcerated innocent Delawareans.

Chasing Freedom: An Event to Benefit Innocence Project Delaware

Join us for our 2025 Gala!