Best Wrongful Convictions Newsletters in 2026

SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Watch publishes news and analysis on criminal justice reform, wrongful convictions, and civil liberties issues. The publication focuses specifically on the Chris Duncan case and related legal developments.

Likely audience: legal professionals

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The article details the case of Monica Busetto, imprisoned for 12 years for a murder she did not commit, as the crime was confessed by Susanna Lazzarini. It reports on Busetto's second review process and provides access…

Likely audience: True crime enthusiasts

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

Community created. Community backed. Community edited. www.peoplesjournalism.com peoplesjournalism@protonmail.com

Likely audience: criminal justice advocates

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

No todos los pasaportes sirven para hacer turismo. Crónicas de los rincones más oscuros del mapa y la mente criminal.

Likely audience: True crime enthusiasts

SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Amanda Knox marks International Wrongful Conviction Day by sharing her advocacy work with The Innocence Center and a curated reading and listening list of her podcast episodes, documentaries, and other projects focused…

Likely audience: true crime listeners

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

informed commentary on criminal justice and injustice

Likely audience: Legal professionals

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

From recent posts: The author requests reader assistance to sign a petition for a judicial inquiry into the conviction of Stephen 'Shorty' Jamieson, while briefly pausing Trump-related correspondence.

Likely audience: concerned citizens