The Innocents Assistance Fund In 1994, William Nieves was wrongly convicted and sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit. In 2000, he was acquitted at retrial.  When he was released by Philadelphia County, the county gave him a subway token and a set of clothes.  At 1 A.M. On October 8, 2005, William passed away as a result of treatable, curable health problems he claimed went untreated during his incarceration. During his five years of freedom, William did not have health insurance, and after saying goodbye to their son, brother, and father, his family has been left with a tremendous financial burden. Central Pennsylvanians to Abolish the Death Penalty has established the Innocents Assistance Fund in William’s memory.  A donation to this fund will aid his family in their time of need. The Innocents Assistance Fund c/o Central Pennsylvanians to Abolish the Death Penalty 315 Peffer Street • Harrisburg, PA 17102 Please make checks payable to “Innocents Assistance Fund”.   CPADP is a tax-exempt organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
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