Former Inmate, Wrongfully Convicted of Crime, to Speak at RVCC
Rodney Roberts, a former inmate who spent 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, will share his story on Monday, October 22, from 5-7 p.m., at Raritan Valley Community College.
The event, which is being sponsored by the College’s Business and Public Service Department, will be held in the Conference Center (Rooms A & B) at RVCC’s Branchburg campus. The program is free of charge and open to the public.
In 1996 Roberts’ life changed forever when he was arrested and wrongfully convicted of a crime. After years of fighting the system, he was finally exonerated and released from prison in 2014. He had spent 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
No advance registration is required for the event. For additional information or questions, contact Professor Brian Donnelly of RVCC’s Criminal Justice Department at brian.donnelly@raritanval.edu.
Ranked by BestColleges.com, WalletHub.com, and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a 1,000-seat Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2018
PR #40