Nev. A.G. Ford Announces Certificate of Innocence for Frank Lapena Following Wrongful Incarceration
August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 11 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford is pleased to announce that the Nevada Board of Examiners approved the award of compensation for Frank Lapena, following the Eighth Judicial District Court's grant of a Certificate of Innocence and court approval for a total award of $1,980,900.00 from the State of Nevada as compensation for the 20 years Lapena spent in prison after his . . .
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford is pleased to announce that the Nevada Board of Examiners approved the award of compensation for Frank Lapena, following the Eighth Judicial District Court's grant of a Certificate of Innocence and court approval for a total award of $1,980,900.00 from the State of Nevada as compensation for the 20 years Lapena spent in prison after his . . .