No bail for Exitus CEO Candace Lierd, charged with fraud and theft

Provo • The CEO and co-founder of the nonprofit Exitus will remain in jail after being charged on more than 30 felony counts — including fraud and theft — in connection with the group, a Provo district judge has ruled. Candace Lierd, also known as Candace Rivera, will be held without bail in a Utah County jail, Utah Fourth District Judge Christine Johnson ruled Tuesday. Johnson said she thought there was “substantial evidence” to support the charges filed against Lierd, and to suggest that Lierd could commit more crimes if...