Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ohio Court of Appeals affirms conviction in Stark County case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Samuel Shank's conviction for felony murder and other charges stemming from a bar altercation.

Florida court affirms ruling in Distefano criminal case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of John Mark Distefano, impacting future criminal appeals.

Florida Appeals Court Affirms Ruling in Distefano Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of John Mark Distefano, impacting future legal proceedings.

Florida Court Affirms Conviction of Dustin Wade Barnhill

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirms the conviction of Dustin Wade Barnhill in a recent ruling, impacting his legal standing and future.

Court affirms ruling in Corey Charles v. State of Florida

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upholds the lower court's decision in Corey Charles' case, impacting future appeals in criminal cases.

Florida Court Affirms Conviction in Robinson Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of Terry Jermiah Robinson, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Florida court affirms ruling in Rangel Vasquez appeal case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Ruben Jonathan Rangel Vasquez, affecting his legal standing.

Mississippi Court upholds conviction of fentanyl trafficker

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirms Kobe Bady's conviction for trafficking fentanyl, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and errors.

Mississippi Court Affirms Manslaughter Conviction of Mallett

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Brooke Mallett's conviction for culpable negligence manslaughter and child neglect, sentencing her to 30 years.

Texas court dismisses appeal in child indecency case

A Texas court dismissed Bryce Tolleson's appeal for indecency with a child due to late filing, impacting his twelve-year sentence.

Nebraska Court upholds convictions in child sexual assault case

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirms the convictions of Mark M. Porter, Jr. for multiple counts of child sexual assault, impacting victims and legal standards.

Florida court affirms ruling in Tramari Xavier Thomas case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upholds a lower court's decision in the case of Tramari Xavier Thomas, impacting future legal proceedings.

Florida court affirms ruling in Rayshad Deon Johnson case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Rayshad Deon Johnson, impacting future legal proceedings.

Court denies Samuel Cruz's appeal for resentencing

California court upholds denial of Samuel Cruz's petition for resentencing, affirming due process rights were not violated.

Hawaii court upholds murder conviction of Kai Dela Cruz

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirms the murder conviction of Kai Dela Cruz, addressing key issues in his appeal.

Court affirms conviction of woman for shooting into dwelling

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Stephanie Ford's conviction for shooting into an occupied dwelling, despite challenges to jury instructions and evidence.

Hawaii court upholds murder conviction of Kai Dela Cruz

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirms Kai Dela Cruz's second-degree murder conviction and addresses key legal issues in the case.

Nebraska Court upholds convictions in child sexual assault case

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirms the convictions of Mark M. Porter, Jr., for multiple counts of sexual assault against children.

Montana Supreme Court upholds Crawford homicide conviction

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed Del Orrin Crawford's conviction for homicide and related charges, addressing key legal issues around Miranda rights.

Massachusetts court orders new trial for Keith Williams

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Keith Williams is entitled to a new trial due to improper gunshot residue evidence.

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