Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Tennessee Court Upholds Conviction of Merv Conley Rodgers

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals upheld Merv Conley Rodgers' conviction for aggravated assault and kidnapping, affirming his 40-year sentence.

Court affirms convictions in Zul Mohamed ballot fraud case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Zul Mohamed's convictions for ballot fraud and imposed probation conditions related to elections.

Texas Court modifies costs in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals modifies a time payment fee in Aaron Foster's aggravated assault case, impacting future fees for defendants.

Texas court affirms 35-year sentence for drug possession

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a 35-year sentence for Maximiano Gonzalez after rejecting his claims of legal error during trial.

Court rules on murder indictment in People v. Harris case

The New York Court of Appeals affirms murder indictment against Jamien Harris, ruling that charges of possession and murder were not part of the same transaction.

Washington Court Upholds Convictions in High-Profile Case

The Washington Court of Appeals affirms Jaycee Thompson's convictions for multiple serious crimes, addressing jury selection and bias concerns.

Ohio Court upholds convictions for domestic violence case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Robert Maxwell's convictions for sexual battery, strangulation, and domestic violence, impacting victims' rights.

Texas Court upholds murder conviction of Isaiah Montelongo

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Isaiah Montelongo's murder conviction, ruling questioning was not custodial. The case highlights legal standards for police interrogations.

Mississippi court vacates life sentence for felon Qualls Jr.

The Mississippi Court of Appeals vacated Willie Qualls Jr.'s life sentence due to insufficient evidence of his habitual offender status.

Mississippi Court upholds Akilah Watson's child abuse conviction

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirms Akilah Watson's conviction for felony child abuse, sentencing her to 25 years in custody.

Florida Court Affirms Conviction of Marcos Rafael Acevedo

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of Marcos Rafael Acevedo, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Darnell L. Richardson Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the ruling in the Darnell L. Richardson case, impacting the legal landscape for similar appeals.

Mississippi court affirms 30-year sentence for Matthew Murphy

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Matthew Murphy for attempted child molestation, affirming his 30-year sentence.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on sex offense case against Graham

The Ohio Court of Appeals has partially reversed a conviction of Dedric Graham, charged with multiple sex offenses against a minor.

Ohio court upholds conviction in domestic violence case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Mark Jackson, Jr. for strangulation and domestic violence, impacting future domestic violence cases.

Texas Court upholds conviction in child sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Quinton Antoine Branch's conviction for aggravated sexual assault of a child, modifying the judgment to reflect jury's penalty.

New York Court of Appeals rules on murder indictment in Harris case

The New York Court of Appeals ruled on the murder indictment of Jamien Harris, affirming the Appellate Division's decision to reinstate the charges.

West Virginia Court Affirms Conviction of Mathew M. in Abuse Case

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Mathew M. for sexual abuse, addressing competency and plea issues in its ruling.

Tennessee court dismisses appeal of convicted murderer Huerta

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals dismisses Michael Huerta's appeal regarding his second-degree murder conviction and sentence.

Texas Court affirms convictions in aggravated robbery case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Jose Lopez's convictions for aggravated robbery and aggravated assault, rejecting claims of jury error and double jeopardy.

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