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Jury Awards $34 Million to Woman Wrongly Imprisoned for 16 Years in Nevada

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Las Vegas, NV — In a landmark decision, a Nevada federal court has awarded over $34 million in damages to a woman who was falsely convicted and imprisoned for nearly 16 years for a 2001 homicide she did not commit. Kristin Lobato, now 41 and going by the name Blaise, expressed relief and overwhelming emotion following the verdict, emphasizing an arduous journey through the legal system that finally came to a close. On Thursday, the emotions spilled over as the U.S. District Court in Las Vegas revealed the verdict, prompting Lobato to break down in … Read more

Jury Awards $34M to Woman Wrongly Convicted in 2001 Vegas Killing After Evidence Fabrication Revealed

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A federal jury has ruled that a woman wrongfully convicted for a 2001 murder was owed $34 million in damages, after determining that Las Vegas police officers had fabricated evidence in her case. This landmark decision highlights significant issues within the criminal justice system and raises questions about police practices. The woman, who spent several years behind bars before her exoneration, was initially accused of a crime she did not commit. The case centered on the killing that took place more than two decades ago, involving extensive investigation by the Las … Read more

Jury Awards $34 Million to Woman Wrongly Convicted of 2001 Murder After Nearly 16 Years Behind Bars

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Las Vegas, NV — A Las Vegas woman who endured nearly 16 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 2001 murder received a vindication in federal court this week. A Nevada jury awarded over $34 million to Kristin Lobato, now 41 and going by the name Blaise, for her wrongful arrest, two erroneous convictions, and the subsequent time she spent incarcerated. The moment of justice unfolded in U.S. District Court where an emotional Lobato, tears streaming down her face, embraced her legal team following the announcement of the verdict. At the heart of … Read more

Las Vegas Jury Awards $34 Million to Woman Wrongfully Imprisoned for Over 15 Years

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Las Vegas, NV — In a landmark legal decision, a Las Vegas federal court has awarded over $34 million in damages to a woman who spent more than 15 years behind bars for a murder she did not commit. The woman, Kristin Lobato, who now goes by Blaise, was only 18 years old when she was first accused and subsequently convicted in two erroneous trials. The significant financial settlement was delivered after the jury concluded that two Las Vegas police detectives were responsible for fabricating evidence against Lobato. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as … Read more