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Detective James LaRochelle – Clark County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

In December 2024, a federal jury determined that Detective James LaRochelle fabricated evidence in the case of Kristin Lobato, leading to her wrongful conviction for a 2001 murder. Lobato was exonerated after serving nearly 16 years in prison. The jury awarded her over $34 million in damages due to the detectives’ misconduct.

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– [Detective James LaRochelle](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/detective-james-larochelle/)

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