Wrongfully

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

After 36 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned, Man Acquitted of Murder Wins $13 Million, Dreams of a Simple Future

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Framingham, Massachusetts — After almost three decades of incarceration for a crime he didn’t commit, Michael Sullivan, a 64-year-old Massachusetts man, was declared not guilty of the 1986 murder and robbery of Wilfred McGrath. A jury recently awarded Sullivan $13 million as compensation, although state rules limit the payout for wrongful convictions to $1 million. The heart of Sullivan’s wrongful conviction stemmed from flawed forensic testimony by a state police chemist and incriminating claims by another suspect, Gary Grace, who was initially charged with the murder but later testified against Sullivan to have his charges … Read more

Young Girl Awarded $300K After Authorities Wrongfully Seize and Euthanize Her Pet Goat

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Las Cruces, NM — A New Mexico girl has been awarded a $300,000 settlement following a heart-wrenching legal battle over the seizure and subsequent killing of her pet goat by local city officials. This case has spotlighted the complexities surrounding animal control policies and private property rights, bringing attention to municipal practices regarding animal management. The settlement concludes a contentious dispute between the girl’s family and the City of Las Cruces, which began in 2017 when the young girl’s pet goat, Rupert, entered her school’s premises, attracting attention due to its unexpected presence. The arrival … Read more