“Forever Devoted to Justice:” Leon Benson Speaks
Exonerated after 25 of false imprisonment, Leon Benson speaks about Bateman.
February 2025
Bateman on “It’s All About You with E.V.E.” in 2013
In early 2013, Eve Gomez gave Vernon a platform during a brief break from prison.
From Incarceration to Inspiration: Underdawg Talk
One of the earlier appearances after Bateman’s 2023 release.
André Carson: Inspired by Vernon
Congressman Carson praises Vernon’s art and “incredible journey of perseverance and resilience.”
Coalition Demands IDOC Stop Sexually Harassing Victim
Marion County is suing Bateman for money for a child conceived by an IDOC employee who raped him.