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CalVCB adopts proposed decisions on multiple Penal Code §4,900 claims, approving several large exoneree awards and denying one claim
Summary
At its meeting the California Victim Compensation Board adopted hearing officer recommendations on multiple Penal Code §4,900 (erroneously convicted) claims, approving awards for several claimants — including awards of $1,150,380 and two awards of $898,100 — and denying one claim (Adrian Gentry). Motions passed unanimously by recorded roll call.
The California Victim Compensation Board on Wednesday adopted hearing officer proposed decisions in multiple penal code section 4,900 matters, approving several awards for people the courts found to be wrongfully convicted and denying one claim.
Chief Counsel Kim Gautier presented each proposed decision and the board voted on the recommendations after brief remarks from claimants or their counsel and appearances by deputy attorneys general representing the state.
Key outcomes recorded by the board:
- Adrian Gentry (PC §4,900 matter): The proposed decision recommended denial. The board adopted the hearing officer’s recommendation. The record states the claim was denied because Gentry failed to show by a preponderance of evidence that he is innocent as required by Penal Code §4,900(a). The Attorney General’s Office objected to the claim. Roll call: Member Becton — Aye;…
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