Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ninth Circuit upholds sentence for child pornography case

The Ninth Circuit affirmed Louis Mendonsa's 292-month sentence for child pornography, citing past sexual abuse convictions as a factor.

Court overturns assault conviction due to injury severity

Connecticut Appellate Court reverses assault conviction, ruling injury did not meet serious disfigurement standard. Case remanded for resentencing.

Georgia Court upholds stalking and obstruction convictions

The Georgia Court of Appeals affirms Johnny Calloway's convictions for stalking and obstruction, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence.

Court affirms convictions in Fetzer sexual assault case

Donald Eugene Fetzer's convictions for sexual assault against a minor were upheld by the Virginia Court of Appeals, affirming the trial court's decision.

Ohio Court upholds murder conviction of Tyrone Gray

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Tyrone Gray's murder conviction and sentence, impacting his future and legal precedent on self-defense.

Ohio Court upholds prison sentence for Logan Malinowski

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms a 14-month prison sentence for Logan Malinowski after revoking her community control for drug violation.

Ohio court upholds sentence for Kati Schlipf in child porn case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Kati Schlipf's sentence for pandering and conspiracy, rejecting claims of a plea agreement breach.

Ohio Court upholds sentence for unauthorized vehicle use

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms a sentence for October Selfcare, convicted of unauthorized vehicle use, emphasizing mental health factors.

Ohio Court upholds guilty plea of Michiel Robinson

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Michiel Robinson's guilty plea, ruling he understood the charges despite claims of illiteracy.

Ohio court upholds sentences for attempted sexual conduct case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the sentencing of Duane Baugh for attempted unlawful sexual conduct and importuning, emphasizing community harm.

Ohio Court upholds sentence for Kristi Day in drug case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Kristi Day's sentence for aggravated drug trafficking, rejecting her claims of legal errors in sentencing.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Wade Mario Gayle Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Wade Mario Gayle, impacting the legal landscape in Brevard County.

Florida court affirms ruling in Douglas Louis Ryan case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Douglas Louis Ryan, affecting his legal standing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Caldwell-Mitchell case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Brian D'Angelo Caldwell-Mitchell, impacting his legal standing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Christopher Miller case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's decision in the case involving Christopher Vincent Miller, affecting his legal standing.

Florida court affirms ruling in Anthony Jamal Charles case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the ruling in the Anthony Jamal Charles case, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Idaho Court of Appeals Reverses DUI Conviction of Lane

The Idaho Court of Appeals reversed Braden Lane's DUI conviction due to jury instruction errors, impacting future DUI cases.

Florida court affirms ruling in Nick Nicholas case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's decision in the case of Nick Nicholas v. State of Florida, impacting his legal standing.

Mississippi Court Affirms Life Sentence for Maurice Forte

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Maurice Forte's life sentence for capital murder while addressing key trial issues.

Mississippi court affirms murder conviction of John Anderson

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upholds John Anderson's murder conviction, ruling on the admissibility of cell phone data in the case.

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