Hilarie Burton Instagram – Feels like a good day to celebrate the hardworking folks out there fighting for justice.
For my birthday on Monday, I’d asked for help raising money for the @tninnocence. I didn’t sleep at all Monday night. Left the house at 3:30 am to get to the airport. Caught a 5am flight. Landed in Nashville where @lizzy5445 picked me up, and we headed straight to Cookeville, where Greg Lance’s whole family had gathered.
July 2nd was the day we’d been waiting for……for years. It was so nice to be with them, and nicer still to finally be with @rabiasquared2 in person! Rabia is who first introduced me to Greg’s wrongful conviction through her @undisclosedpodcast . She is goodness and tenacity and grace personified.
Getting to watch @tninnocence and attorneys from @bassberrysims was such a powerful experience.
Did I cry? Yes.
They so thoughtfully laid out proof of Greg’s innocence. They anticipated every objection and had case law and clarifications ready to go. They operated with such passion and care.
We heard from relatives and close confidants of the actual killers, all putting themselves at risk to defend Greg’s innocence. And we heard from forensic experts that could find no link between Greg and the murder weapon.
It was a hot, emotional, hopeful day. And at the end, the judge commended Greg on how caring and devoted his whole circle was, and what a brilliant job this legal team did.
Then I got to go eat birthday cake with @rabiaandellyn , who are dangerously fun! Make sure you tune into their podcast!
It wasn’t until I got home yesterday that I saw we had blown past the initial fundraising goal of 1k for the @tninnocence . As of today, the 4th of July, you all have so generously raised over $3,000! These are fund that will go towards future fights for justice and freedom.
A very happy #4thofjuly to all of you who contributed to this cause. I know we are going to bring Greg home. I believe in that truth. I hope we continue to work together to bring more innocent people home, and in the process, raise awareness as to how we can continually improve our judicial system.
Thank you for all the kindness. 💖
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