Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Georgia Supreme Court upholds convictions in Lenon case

The Georgia Supreme Court affirms Angelo Lenon's convictions for murder, ruling trial counsel was not ineffective in handling evidence.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Lartery

The Georgia Supreme Court affirms Maxwell Lartery's conviction for murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, Samantha Bozeman.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Kitchens

The Georgia Supreme Court affirms Deonte Kitchens' murder conviction, addressing claims of speedy trial violations and evidence sufficiency.

Georgia Supreme Court vacates ruling in murder case

The Georgia Supreme Court vacated a ruling in the murder case of George Wilson, ordering a new judge to consider his recusal motion.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Walker

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Jamarius Walker's murder conviction, ruling on expert testimony and evidence from Facebook messages.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Ware

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Sterling Ware's murder conviction, rejecting claims of trial errors and ineffective counsel.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Johnson

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed Garry Deyon Johnson's murder conviction, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and ineffective counsel.

Georgia Supreme Court affirms ruling in Kelly murder case

The Georgia Supreme Court upheld Khalil Kelly's conviction for murder, rejecting claims of due process violations due to appellate delays.

Georgia Supreme Court affirms murder conviction of Kennedy

The Georgia Supreme Court upheld Malik Kennedy's murder conviction, affirming the trial court's decision and addressing evidence suppression claims.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Reynolds

The Georgia Supreme Court affirms Montrell Reynolds' murder conviction, ruling on limitations placed on expert testimony during trial.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Sanders

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Quintavious Sanders for malice murder, rejecting claims of trial errors and ineffective counsel.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Williams

The Georgia Supreme Court affirms Jaiden Williams' murder conviction, ruling evidence supported the jury's decision despite defense claims.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Williams

The Georgia Supreme Court affirms Michael Shareef Williams' murder conviction, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel and trial errors.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds conviction in child murder case

The Georgia Supreme Court affirms Celeste Owens' conviction for the murder of her girlfriend's daughter, Amari Hall, and related child cruelty charges.

Georgia Supreme Court affirms inmate's felony murder conviction

The Georgia Supreme Court upheld Shawn Mosley's felony murder conviction in the 2019 stabbing death of fellow inmate Adrian White.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds convictions in murder case

The Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the convictions of Tony Rucker and Aaron Simmons for robbery and murder, impacting future criminal cases.

Georgia Supreme Court affirms new trial for Postell case

The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision granting Shannon Antonio Postell a new trial in a malice murder case involving his nephew.

Georgia Supreme Court vacates new trial for Erik Ovalle

The Georgia Supreme Court has vacated a lower court's decision granting Erik Ovalle a new trial for felony murder related to fentanyl distribution.

Texas Court upholds conviction in intoxication manslaughter case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Juan David Almanza for intoxication manslaughter and assault after a fatal crash.

Texas court affirms conviction in intoxication manslaughter case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Juan David Almanza for intoxication manslaughter, ruling on evidence admission.

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