David Milgaard, advocate for the wrongly convicted, to speak at Durham College

Oshawa, Ont. – Media are invited to join students at Durham College on Wednesday, November  5 when they will have an opportunity to hear from David Milgaard, advocate for the wrongly convicted, at the college’s Oshawa campus.

The presentation, being organized by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services as part of the college’s ongoing effort to bring speakers to campus related directly to program curriculum, will see Milgaard share his story about serving 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.

Arrested at age 16 and sentenced to life in prison for murder at age 17, Milgaard became involved with social justice issues during his time in prison, bringing grassroots people into the prison to speak with prisoners and fighting prison administrators to do so. In 1992, after a relentless campaign fought by his mother, Milgaard was released from prison. In 1997, DNA finally cleared his name.

Please note:  no interview opportunities will be available.

When:
November 5
10 a.m.

Where:
DC Oshawa campus
Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, Gym 1

Parking:
Enter off Simcoe Street North and proceed to the Founders 2/3 lot

For more information, contact:
Lisa Power
Communications and Marketing
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2952
C: 905.259.8483