EDMOND — Bestselling author John Grisham will appear at a special event on the Oklahoma City University campus on Oct. 13 to help raise funds for a program at the OCU Law School to address wrongful convictions. Seating is limited. Doors open at the Freede Center, N.W. 27th and Florida, at 6:30 p.m.
The event will include dramatic readings from the award-winning play “The Exonerated,” and appearances by several exonerated Oklahomans.
The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have an opportunity to make a gift to OCU Law’s program to address wrongful convictions. Suggested minimum contribution is $25 at the door. Donors of $100 and up will have access to reserved seating and admission to a reception with Grisham, with photo opportunity.
For advance reserved seating, contact lawevents@okcu.edu or call 208-5197. Reserved seating tickets will also be available at the door as space allows.
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