Stop False Police Reporting

Stop False Police Reporting invites you to join us at the National Action Network Convention 2026 on April 8, 9, 10, and 11 from 10 am–4pm in the Sheraton Times Square Hotel located at 811 Seventh Avenue, New York New York 10019.

Join us on the third floor in the Resource Room and visit our registered booth. Our advocates and volunteers will be engaging with attendees to raise awareness about false police reporting, accountability, and justice for those impacted. We will be sharing details about our advocacy efforts and policy initiatives focused on supporting survivors of false police reporting and individuals who have been wrongfully convicted.

Attendees will have access to literature, flyers, business cards, and the opportunity to sign a petition supporting three major legislative proposals, created and developed by Anthony Dolci, Founder and Director, to protect the rights of survivors and ensure a clear pathway to justice for survivors of false police reporting, strengthen police accountability through mandatory misconduct reporting, and ensure immediate compensation for exonerees upon reentry into society. Anthony Dolci

Thank you to Dr. Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network, , along with Dominique Sharpton, , Ashley Sharpton , and the entire NAN family for their leadership in promoting civil rights and equality nationwide. We deeply appreciate NAN’s continued support and partnership with Stop False Police Reporting.

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Stop False Police Reporting was first established in October 2020 by Director and Founder Anthony Dolci. Inspired by his experience with false police reporting - wrongfully placed in handcuffs 10 times and the 31 times the police were called and weaponized against him and his husband, Ming Infante, at Dorchester Towers - the survivor-led Stop False Police Reporting organization was created.

This Manhattan-based organization serves all five boroughs of New York City. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advocating for survivors of false police reporting and advancing policy reform initiatives to address this critical public safety issue.

Through their advocacy and policy work, their mission is to combat false police reporting by both law enforcement officers and civilians, and to create a clear pathway for survivors to receive justice and compensation for the permanent harm caused by the system.

They are currently working on three bill proposals, created by founder - Anthony Dolci. Two of these proposals have already been introduced at the New York State legislative level. The proposals include:

1. Stop False Police Reporting Act: This bill would increase penalties to a felony charge for law enforcement officers and civilians who knowingly make false police reports, and would create a public database to track, record, and publicly identify perpetrators.

2. Survivors of False Reporting Act: After a criminal case is dismissed, this bill would require prosecutors to provide comprehensive reports detailing whether accusers changed their minds about testifying and whether they were able to provide evidence supporting their claims.

3. Compensation for the Exonerated Act: This bill would establish new state funding to provide financial support to exonerees on their first day of reentry into society.

Their advocacy and policy efforts are dedicated to every survivor of false police reporting who has been denied justice or compensation, has not been exonerated, or continues to languish in prison for a crime they did not commit.

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Email: [email protected]

Phone: 929-600-3400

STOP FALSE POLICE REPORTING petition:https://www.change.org/p/stop-false-police-reporting-e71a6a06-d46e-4616-b5a6-79d255d9666f

Meet Anthony in person at Palatial Publishing LLC’s 11-Year Anniversary and Small Business Showcase on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Major Owens Center, 1561 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225. Anthony Dolci

Public entry is free.

Huge congrats to G**s for Zohran for hosting an unforgettable National Coming Out Day rally and celebration on October 11th at the New York AIDS Memorial! Stop False Police Reporting was honored to be part of this historic event, and we're still buzzing from the energy and love that filled the space. It was wonderful to connect with LGBTQ+ organizations, communities, and allies from diverse backgrounds and identities. Anthony Dolci

A standout moment for us was hearing Zohran Mamdani's powerful speech. His words resonated deeply with the LGBTQ+ community, and we're inspired by his vision for a more inclusive and compassionate future. We're grateful for his commitment to our community. Thanks again, G**s for Zohran for organizing such an amazing event – we're excited for your achievement and look forward to working with you again.

“Discussions Highlights False Confessions on International Wrongful Convictions Day” published on October 7,2025.

St. John’s University’s Justice Initiative Center explored several issues that drive wrongful convictions in a panel discussion that featured attorneys, exonerees, filmmakers, and researchers.The October 2 event in St. Augustine Hall examined a troubling driver of injustice in the legal system—false confessions. The event coincided with the Justice Initiative Center’s recognition of the 12th anniversary of International Wrongful Conviction Day.

The program focused on how and why innocent people confess to crimes they did not commit—and what institutional reforms can prevent such confessions from occurring.

“False confessions are one of the major factors contributing to wrongful convictions,” said Marina Sorochinski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Director of the Justice Initiative Center, which is housed at The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies.

Speakers explored the issue from personal, legal, and media perspectives.

Jeffrey Deskovic, J.D., who spent 16 years in prison before proving his innocence, explained strategies for confronting coerced confessions in court. As a lawyer, he now leads the Deskovic Foundation, which supports exonerees and works to prevent wrongful convictions. The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation. The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation

Mr. Deskovic recounted his experiences in confessing to r**e and murder charges he did not commit. He was 17 years old at the time of his conviction. “I certainly did not understand my rights—that anything I said could be used against me,” Mr. Deskovic recalled. “I am aware of the legal maxim that you are innocent until proven guilty. But that is fiction in a confession case. When you are defending a case with a false confession, you need to explain that confession.”

Anthony Dolci, Director of Stop False Police Reporting, nonprofit that advocates for policy changes and supports survivors of false police reports, shared his experience of being falsely accused, and highlighted pending New York State legislative efforts to prevent such injustices. One such effort is the Universal Stop False Reporting Act, which would make it a felony for police officers and civilians to lie in a police report. “We hear about exoneration, which is wonderful,” Mr. Dolci said. “What we do not hear enough about is the perpetrators being held accountable.”

From a prosecutorial perspective, Willoughby Jenett, Esq., Deputy Unit Chief at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Post-Conviction Justice Unit, emphasized the importance of blending justice reform with community trust. “Our unit contributes to public safety by responding to and engaging with the community,” Mr. Willoughby said. “Implementing community reforms and conducting real conviction reviews that vacate wrongful convictions builds public will and inspires confidence in DA offices.”

The lecture also featured filmmaker Jia Rizvi, whose projects Conviction and Sixteen Years document wrongful conviction stories. Ms. Rizvi described the unique ability of film to reach audiences and drive empathy. “When I made a film, people showed up, they cared, and they understood,” Ms. Rizvi said. “Storytelling through film connects people to lived experiences, and that connection raises real awareness.”

Students engaged directly with the panel at the end of the lecture. Anna Giannichi, a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology, whose research focuses on trauma narratives, inquired about the potential effectiveness of reforms in a system that may be resistant to their implementation. “As much as I would like to say this is housed exclusively within law enforcement, it is a much greater issue,” Anna said. “False confessions are one of the strongest tools we have in obtaining arrests and convictions. In some cases, it can feel like ‘evidence does not matter; you confessed.’”

International Wrongful Conviction Day was established in 2013 to shed light on the causes of wrongful conviction and to acknowledge the personal, social, and emotional costs of wrongful conviction on innocent individuals and their families.

The Justice Initiative Center aims to educate people—especially those lacking economic, physical, or social advantages—on the workings of the criminal legal system. Its research efforts are designed to uncover and remediate the causes of poverty and social injustice, and to advocate for the rights of justice-involved individuals.

At the St. John’s event, students, faculty, administrators, and staff were challenged to turn awareness of the issue of false confessions into action. “Justice demands more than sympathy; it demands change,

Discussion Highlights False Confessions on International Wrongful Conviction Day St. John’s University’s Justice Initiative Center explored several issues that drive wrongful convictions in a panel discussion that featured attorneys, exonerees, filmmakers, and researchers.