Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal from Convicted Rapist Terrell

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses Marcus Anthony Terrell's appeal, citing untimeliness and improper procedure in his post-conviction petition.

Puerto Rico court denies appeal for new trial in murder case

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals rejected Emmanuel Fuentes Enríquez's appeal for a new trial, affirming the previous murder conviction.

New York Court Upholds Conviction in Smith Robbery Case

The New York Appellate Division affirms Roderick Smith's robbery conviction, validating waivers of indictment and confirming plea agreements.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Keith Pippins in drug case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the denial of Keith Pippins' postconviction relief petition, maintaining his drug-related convictions.

Texas Court Affirms Conviction of Dustin Lee Jones

The Texas Court of Appeals upholds Dustin Lee Jones' conviction for continuous violence against the family, affirming the trial court's decisions.

Texas Court upholds convictions for sexual assault of child

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Christopher Jay Dutton's convictions for multiple counts of sexual assault against a child, imposing 20-year sentences.

Ohio Court denies Clinton's request for new trial evidence

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the denial of Marvin D. Clinton's motion for a delayed new trial based on newly discovered evidence.

Mississippi court affirms manslaughter conviction of Foreman

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Kadarron Foreman's manslaughter conviction, affirming the jury's decision in a fatal Christmas Day shooting.

Mississippi court upholds convictions for Jason Rush

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirms Jason Rush's convictions for receiving stolen property, impacting future theft cases.

Mississippi Court upholds manslaughter conviction of Butler

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirms Reginald Butler's manslaughter conviction, rejecting claims of self-defense and ineffective counsel.

Montana Supreme Court affirms conviction of Michael Smith

The Montana Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Michael Todd Smith for child sexual abuse, addressing trial delays and evidence admissibility.

Eighth Circuit upholds conviction of Clayton Fire Thunder

The Eighth Circuit affirms the conviction of Clayton Fire Thunder for involuntary manslaughter and false statements, emphasizing the seriousness of the case.

Connecticut Supreme Court upholds murder conviction of Brown

The Connecticut Supreme Court affirmed James Brown's murder conviction, ruling on juror safety concerns and prosecutorial conduct during trial.

Puerto Rico court upholds murder conviction of Galay Sierra

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals confirmed the conviction of Luis Alfredo Galay Sierra for first-degree murder, impacting future legal proceedings.

Texas Court upholds conviction in child sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms George Allen Dennis' conviction for sexual offenses against a minor, despite jury charge errors.

Tenth Circuit affirms conviction of Garrin Thompson

The Tenth Circuit upheld Garrin Thompson's conviction for sexually abusing his daughter and other minors, confirming the sufficiency of evidence.

Tennessee court upholds conviction in child rape case appeal

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirms Bobby Joe Patrick's conviction for child rape, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel.

Washington court orders new trial for convicted child molester

The Washington Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for Christopher Lester, convicted of child molestation, due to fairness concerns.

Ohio court affirms conviction for menacing by stalking

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Leonel Brown's conviction for menacing by stalking, addressing hearsay evidence and the Confrontation Clause.

Wyoming Supreme Court upholds conviction for terroristic threats

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed Byron W. Pinegar's conviction for making terroristic threats and stalking a probation officer.

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