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$34 Million Verdict Reached After Woman Wrongfully Imprisoned for 16 Years Wins Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Police

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A federal jury in Las Vegas has mandated a compensation of over $34 million to a woman who spent nearly 16 years in prison for a murder she didn’t commit. The woman, now 41 and going by the name Blaise, was only 18 years old when she was first arrested for the 2001 slaying. Blaise was visibly moved, shedding tears and embracing her legal team as the verdict was announced. She expressed relief at the resolution of a lengthy and arduous legal struggle. Despite the financial compensation, Blaise shared her uncertainty … Read more

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

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

After Nearly Three Decades Wrongfully Imprisoned, Massachusetts Man Awarded $1 Million in Compensation

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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Life forever changed for Michael Sullivan nearly three decades ago when he was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Through those years, Sullivan witnessed the deaths of close relatives and sustained severe injuries in multiple prison assaults. Recently, a Massachusetts jury declared Sullivan innocent of the 1986 murder and robbery of Wilfred McGrath, awarding him $13 million, though state laws limit compensation for wrongful convictions to $1 million. This month’s verdict capped Sullivan’s long battle for justice which illustrates a growing trend of reversed convictions in Massachusetts. At 64, Sullivan … Read more