Testimonials

From Inmates

You kept me going strong...It pushes me forward to another day and one closer to going home with my wife, children and family.

Thanks for all you have done and continue to do for all of us. Believe me, it's greatly appreciated.

It is people like you and the rest of your staff that give the rest of us hope in the future!

I am so happy a few, like yourself, still exist in the United States.

When you cannot get help from your own people, what are you supposed to do? You pray, and God will send you an organ salesman (Tjapkes' former occupation)!

Frankly speaking, I think INNOCENT was long overdue.

Let me say THANK YOU for all you are doing to clear my name and also for reuniting me with my son and daughter.

Your friendship, dear one, is a tonic to me, part of a concoction which helps me live.

You, my friend, are a faithful servant!

You have been a good friend to so many.

I am so impressed by all of your endeavors. You are, indeed, doing the Lord's work.

Friends and Family Members of Inmates

My husband has actually started a prayer group inside the jail.

Thank you for being so kind. Help like yours is so very hard to find.

You are my inspiration to keep fighting the injustice of the judicial system.

Out of 125 letters sent out so far you were the best response! I have a little more hope now.

I had almost given up on someone helping, that was, until I found you.

Media

Using his media savvy, Tjapkes has coordinated the growing support for Carter (the late Maurice H. Carter)

In so many ways, Tjapkes lives out the call to do justice in his every day life...he is experiencing the blessing of being right where God wants him to be.

Through relentless work, Tjapkes has won widespread attention and support for Carter's case.

Doug Tjapkes carried the load, pushing the case for Maurice Carter's innocence until it grew into a cause.

Professionals and Celebrities

Cases will certainly benefit from your efforts to organize local communities and create an atmosphere in which justice has a chance to prevail.
Keith A. Findley, Co-Director, Wisconsin Innocence Project

A voice for justice, and a powerful one at that!
Alex Kotlowitz, Author

In the 19 years I have been involved in wrongful convictions..I have never seen a grassroots effort that rivals yours, or even comes close!
Rob Warden, Executive Director, Center on Wrongful Convictions, NWU

...a true crusader for justice---and my hero!
David Protess, Director, Medill Innocence Project, NWU

This release (Maurice Carter) is due basically to Doug Tjapkes' tenacity. He has been a pain in the butt, and that's why Maurice Carter will be released.
Dr. Rubin Hurricane Carter