Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Richard L. Moore for rape

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Richard L. Moore's conviction for multiple sexual assault charges, impacting victims and legal proceedings.

Ohio Court upholds sentence for aggravated murder case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Shanaja Jones's sentence for aggravated murder, emphasizing public safety and proportional punishment.

Ohio Court upholds 20-year sentence for Richard Carnagie

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Richard Carnagie's 20-year sentence for multiple rapes and weapons charges, emphasizing public safety.

Hawaii court denies appeal from Hope Cermelj in conviction

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals denied Hope Cermelj's appeal regarding her conviction, citing untimeliness in her request.

Utah Court Upholds Conviction of Mitchell Solstad in Fatal Crash

The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed Mitchell Solstad's negligent homicide conviction after a fatal car crash, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel.

Fourth Circuit rules on MS-13 gang members' convictions

The Fourth Circuit upheld two MS-13 gang members' convictions while vacating one due to improper jury instruction during trial.

Fourth Circuit Vacates Conviction of MS-13 Member Turcios

The Fourth Circuit Court vacated Carlos Turcios Villatoro's conviction due to improper jury instructions during his trial for gang-related murders.

Fourth Circuit Court Rules on MS-13 Gang Convictions

The Fourth Circuit Court upheld convictions of two MS-13 members while vacating a third's conviction due to improper closing arguments.

Seventh Circuit upholds conviction of Matthew Frazier

The Seventh Circuit affirmed Matthew Frazier's conviction for child pornography, addressing competency and supervised release conditions.

Ninth Circuit reverses robbery conviction in Valencia case

The Ninth Circuit Court overturned Eduardo Valencia's robbery conviction, citing violation of his Fifth Amendment rights during trial.

Court affirms special condition for convicted fraudster

The Second Circuit upholds a special condition requiring notification of Jessica Stuart's criminal history to potential employers.

Court affirms conviction of Miguel Rivera for firearm possession

The Second Circuit Court upheld Miguel Rivera's conviction for possessing a firearm as a felon, rejecting claims of indictment duplicity and insufficient evidence.

Texas court upholds conviction in meth possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Leonard Charles Gibson's conviction for meth possession, addressing hearsay evidence issues during trial.

Texas court dismisses appeal in solicitation case against Ashby

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Larry Ashby's appeal for solicitation of prostitution after he voluntarily withdrew it.

Indiana Court upholds conviction of Daniel Romero for burglary

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirms Daniel Romero's conviction for burglary resulting in serious bodily injury, sentencing him to 35 years in prison.

Indiana Court upholds convictions in child molestation case

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirms Justin Marquardt's convictions for child molestation, incest, and obstruction of justice, sentencing him to 28 years.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Darius Sauls' appeal due to untimely filing, impacting his conviction for cocaine possession.

Texas Court upholds DWI conviction in traffic stop case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a DWI conviction, ruling that the officer had reasonable suspicion to stop the driver for a traffic violation.

Texas Court upholds aggravated assault sentence for Durrough

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Robin Durrough's sentence for aggravated assault after finding her appeal frivolous.

Florida court affirms ruling in Valverde v. State case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld the ruling in the Valverde case, impacting future legal proceedings in similar cases.

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