Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Court upholds denial of diversion for Laquala Malone

Tennessee court affirms denial of judicial diversion for Laquala Malone, convicted of aggravated assault, impacting her military and nursing career.

Tennessee court affirms rape conviction of Kyle Baptiste

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upheld Kyle Baptiste's conviction for rape, affirming a 20-year sentence for the inmate.

Tennessee court upholds sentencing in aggravated assault case

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed a sentence for Roderick Darnell Stafford involving aggravated assault and firearm possession.

Tennessee Court Denies Probation for Manslaughter Convict

Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms denial of probation for Nakeavious Milan, convicted of voluntary manslaughter in 2023.

Texas court upholds theft conviction against Dusty Mosley

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Dusty Mosley's theft conviction, ruling on evidence preservation and jury decision-making in his case.

Texas Court of Appeals affirms life sentence for Paul Coleman

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Paul Coleman's life sentence for sexual crimes, ruling on witness testimony rights and due process.

Texas Court upholds life sentence in sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a life sentence for Paul Coleman, ruling on witness testimony rights in a sexual assault case.

Texas Court Affirms Conviction in Child Sexual Assault Case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Brian Anthony Claudio-Ruiz for aggravated sexual assault of a child, affirming a 35-year sentence.

Texas Court upholds 80-year sentence for sexual assault

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms an 80-year sentence for Carlin David Staples, Jr., convicted of sexual assault against a minor.

Texas court upholds murder conviction despite shackling error

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Darius Castille's murder conviction, ruling that shackling during trial was an error but harmless.

Texas Court upholds murder conviction of Tracy B. Miles

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Tracy B. Miles' murder conviction while addressing claims of ineffective counsel and appeal rights.

Texas Court Upholds Capital Murder Conviction of Fulbright

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Joshua Thomas Fulbright's capital murder conviction, addressing issues of prosecutorial vindictiveness and evidentiary rulings.

Texas Appeals Court Upholds Life Sentence for Child Injury

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Justin Hopper's life sentence for causing serious injury to his daughter, A.B., in a tragic case of child abuse.

Texas court rules on appeal in drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Oscar Vera Olvera's conviction for possession of a controlled substance, affirming a 24-month jail sentence.

Texas court rules on double jeopardy in child murder case

Texas court vacates murder conviction of William Garcia, citing double jeopardy after capital murder conviction for killing a child.

Texas Court upholds life sentence in capital murder case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Daniel Kevin Boatright's life sentence for capital murder, ruling no grounds for appeal were found.

Texas court upholds murder conviction, reverses tampering count

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Enrique Ayala Hernandez's murder conviction while reversing a tampering count due to jurisdiction issues.

Mississippi Supreme Court upholds Zattoni kidnapping conviction

The Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed Joseph Zattoni's kidnapping conviction after a trial court error was deemed harmless.

Maine court upholds manslaughter conviction of Trevor Averill

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirms Trevor Averill's manslaughter conviction, addressing evidentiary issues and sentencing concerns.

Wyoming Supreme Court upholds sentence for sexual abuse case

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed the sentence of Daniel K. Evans, who pleaded no contest to sexual abuse of a minor.

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