Wrongful Conviction and Compensation of Kirstin Lobato
Kirstin Lobato, wrongly convicted twice, wins $34 million in compensation after serving nearly 16 years for a murder she did not commit. Police fabricated evidence and inflicted emotional distress on her. Lobato was exonerated in late 2017.
Key Points
- Kirstin Lobato wrongly convicted twice for a murder in 2001
- Fabricated evidence by police and intentional emotional distress inflicted
- Exonerated in 2017 after serving 16 years in prison
Pros
- Justice served with compensation for wrongful conviction
- Exoneration of Kirstin Lobato after years of fighting
Cons
- 16 years of life lost in prison for a crime she did not commit
- Emotional distress inflicted by police officers