“Forever Devoted to Justice:” Leon Benson Speaks
Exonerated after 25 of false imprisonment, Leon Benson speaks about Bateman.
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Bateman on “It’s All About You with E.V.E.” in 2013
In early 2013, Eve Gomez gave Vernon a platform during a brief break from prison.
From Incarceration to Inspiration: Underdawg Talk
One of the earlier appearances after Bateman’s 2023 release.
André Carson: Inspired by Vernon
Congressman Carson praises Vernon’s art and “incredible journey of perseverance and resilience.”
Coalition Demands IDOC Stop Sexually Harassing Victim
Marion County is suing Bateman for money for a child conceived by an IDOC employee who raped him.
About the Coalition
A growing international coalition of people from all walks of life dedicated to one objective: exonerating Vernon as soon as possible.
Congressman Carson Calls for Clemency Review
André Carson calls Bateman’s “punitively strict” parole, calls out “miscarriages of justice”
16 Years of Transformation: Vernon T. Bateman Records the Moment
Learn how Bateman struggled to transform himself as he faced decades in harsh prison conditions due to a wrongful conviction.
Leon Benson: “You got to pick sides… and that side is justice”
Watch as recent exoneree Benson reunites with future exoneree Bateman at his solo art opening.