Vernon T. Bateman
A Taste of Vernon’s Versions
Catch a glimpse into the infinite reservoir of creativity and kindness that is Vernon T. Bateman.
“Forever Devoted to Justice:” Leon Benson Speaks
Exonerated after 25 of false imprisonment, Leon Benson speaks about Bateman.
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.”
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”
The State can’t Isolate the Imagination
Bateman’s story exemplifies the often unacknowledged resistance that flourishes behind prison bars, a creativity the state cannot repress.
Community Gathers for Unveiling of Bateman’s “Eclipse Murals”
Video of the unveiling of Bateman’s “Eclipse Murals” at The District Theatre.
26 Years Too Long: Vernon’s Fight for Freedom
The first in a series of short documentaries on the ongoing campaign to free Vernon T. Bateman.