TOH edition: Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Humanity & Society
Justice Can Go Beyond Release: Kirstin Lobato Reaches $29.5M Settlement With Las Vegas Police
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Kirstin Lobato, who spent 16 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted, has reached a $29.5 million settlement with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The agreement follows a civil jury’s finding that two detectives fabricated evidence during the murder investigation.
Lobato’s case shows that accountability and substantial financial redress are possible after a wrongful conviction, even though neither can restore the years lost.
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