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

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Las Vegas, NV — In a significant legal victory, a Nevada jury issued a verdict resulting in over $34 million in damages for a woman who was wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 16 years. Convicted at age 18 for a murder in 2001 she did not commit, Kristin Lobato, now 41 and known as Blaise, was visibly emotional as the judgment was read in a U.S. District Court on Thursday. Lobato was wrongfully accused in the grisly murder of Duran Bailey, a homeless man whose body was discovered with severe injuries near a Las Vegas dumpster. … 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

Justice at Last: Nevada Woman Wrongfully Convicted as a Teen Wins $34 Million for Police Misconduct and Years Lost

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A federal jury in Nevada awarded over $34 million to Kirstin Lobato, who at the age of 18 was wrongly convicted for a 2001 murder she did not commit, marking a significant verdict in a case that underscored issues of police misconduct and wrongful imprisonment. Now 41, Lobato responded emotionally, embracing her legal team as the judgment was announced, according to reports. In 2001, Lobato, then a teenager, was implicated in the murder of Duran Bailey, a homeless man found dead near a trash receptacle in Las Vegas with severe injuries. … Read more

Nevada Judge Allows Nick Carter to Proceed with Counterclaim in Defamation Suit Amid Rape Allegations

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Las Vegas, NV — In a significant legal development, a Nevada Supreme Court judge ruled Tuesday that Nick Carter, a singer with the Backstreet Boys, can proceed with his legal counteraction against Shannon “Shay” Ruth, the individual accusing him of sexual assault. This decision marks a pivotal moment in a case that intertwines allegations of sexual assault with claims of defamation. The case revolves around allegations made by Ruth, who claims that Carter raped her in 2001 when she was 17 following a concert where she met him while seeking an autograph. These claims culminated … Read more