JAY-Z's Team Roc Has Raised $1 Million USD To Help Those With Wrongful Conviction Cases
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Oct 14 2021 at 7:03 AM GMT
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- Though many know JAY-Z has a hip hop business mogul who has quite a diversified portfolio, some may also recognize Hov for his advocacy for criminal justice reform and fight for social equity amongst marginalized groups.
- One of Roc Nation's branches Team Roc has recently helped raise $1 million USD for the Wyandotte County, Kansas' Innocence Project, aiding in the investigation of wrongful conviction cases.
- Kansas City Star notes that the Innocence Project is currently dealing with upwards of 40 cases in the county.
- Amongst those wrongfully convicted cases, the organization is working on helping Lamonte McIntyre who spent 23 years in prison for two murders he did not commit.
- Executive director of the Midwest Innocence Project Tricia Rojo Bushnell said, "It's a huge investment.
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- Published Oct 14, 2021 7:03 AM GMT