Free Philip Vance!

Finally, after years of effort, the evidentiary hearing for Philip Vance will take place early in 2026!  The judge agreed that the Conviction Review Unit has had more than enough time to finish their work and can no longer delay Philip Vance's case.
Philip stays focused, and keeps himself busy working out, listening to music, and reading. He is an amazing person and has incredible patience and discipline. Keep him in your thoughts as he waits for the day the truth will be presented and heard. 

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- An Interview with Philip's Daughter

- An Interview with Philip's Father

- A Message from Philip's Oldest Brother

Follow the links below to hear Philip respond directly to questions people have asked him.

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• Incarceration
• Growth & Change

"Don’t ever be scared to ask anything that’s too harsh or too much…I think those are questions that people really need to hear…the ones they are afraid to ask. I want people to know the truth and sometimes the truth it unleashes a lot of people." - Philip.

By David R. Weiss – March 13, 2025

Two decades ago, Philip Vance’s life was set on the scales of justice. And found wanting. Convicted of murder, he was sentenced to life in prison. A jury found him guilty on all three counts: second-degree intentional, first-degree intentional, and first-degree premeditated. In just eight hours. 

Read the full article.

"Source Claims Philip Vance is Wrongfully Convicted, Knows the Real Killer" 

Read the full Unicorn Riot article here.

"Twenty three years after the killing of South Saint Paul clerk Khaled Al-Bakri, and 21 years since Philip Vance was convicted and given a life sentence for the deadly robbery, an anonymous source has come forward with new details that support Philip Vance’s claims of innocence."

"Community Demands Exoneration for Philip Vance on 22nd Anniversary of Murder"

Read the full Unicorn Riot article here.

In this comprehensive article with audio clips you will hear directly from Philip Vance  about the corruption that lead to his wrongful conviction. "Those SAME officers testified at my trial and lied. Those same officers coerced,  threatened, and manipulated witnesses to lie against me, which led to my  wrongful conviction and incarceration."

Did Anyone Go to Jail for the Strike Force Scandal?

This Dec. 6, 2024 Star Tribune article provides details of the rampant corruption of the Metro Gang Strike Force that was involved in Philip's case. " “I remember that it was egregious corruption,” Bassett said. “I didn’t know if there were consequences.”