Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

North Carolina Court upholds murder conviction of Spencer

The Court of Appeals affirms Lesselle Spencer's first-degree murder conviction, ruling on jury instructions and evidence presented at trial.

Court dismisses appeal in Goins murder case, cites record issues

The North Carolina Court of Appeals dismissed James Ray Goins' appeal regarding ineffective counsel claims due to insufficient record details.

North Carolina court upholds conviction of William Benson

The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld William Benson's conviction for sexual offenses against a minor, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel.

Massachusetts court vacates conviction in murder case

The Massachusetts Appeals Court vacated Frederick Pinney's involuntary manslaughter conviction due to violations of his confrontation rights.

Oregon court upholds conviction of man for firearm assaults

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Michael Groff for assault with a firearm, addressing prosecutorial misconduct concerns.

Oregon Court Orders Resentencing in Domestic Violence Case

The Oregon Court of Appeals has ordered a resentencing for Derrick Dean Coffelt in a domestic violence case, affecting his criminal history.

New York court affirms manslaughter conviction of Ashik Zaman

The Appellate Division of New York affirms Ashik Zaman's manslaughter conviction, addressing plea withdrawal and appeal waiver issues.

New York court upholds assault conviction of Shaun Williams

The Appellate Division affirms Shaun Williams' conviction for assault and weapon possession, addressing evidence sufficiency and jury instructions.

New York court upholds robbery conviction in Truell case

The Appellate Division affirms James Truell's robbery conviction, addressing issues of evidence suppression and trial fairness.

New York court upholds conspiracy conviction of Shacore Huff

The Appellate Division of New York affirms Shacore Huff's conspiracy conviction linked to a gang-related murder, emphasizing jury's role in evidence evaluation.

Court upholds murder conviction of Jose Franco-Martinez

The New York Appellate Division affirms the murder conviction of Jose Franco-Martinez, addressing key issues on evidence and trial conduct.

New York court affirms murder conviction of Eliseo Deleon

The New York Appellate Division upheld the murder conviction of Eliseo Deleon, affirming the decision from a second trial after vacating the first.

New York court upholds conviction of Corey Crisp for assault

The Appellate Division affirms Corey Crisp's conviction for attempted assault and weapon charges, impacting future firearm-related cases.

New Mexico court upholds conviction of George Nayman

The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirms George Nayman's conviction for breaking and entering, rejecting claims of trial errors.

Court orders forfeiture of $1.5 million in cryptocurrency

A federal court has ruled to forfeit approximately $1.5 million in USDT tied to an international wire fraud scheme affecting dozens of victims.

Sixth Circuit Court Affirms Some Aspects of Boyd Case

The Sixth Circuit Court has ruled on the case of Glenn Boyd, addressing his sentencing and the implications of his actions leading to a tragic outcome.

Seventh Circuit upholds conviction of Matthew Frazier

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

Texas Court of Appeals dismisses appeal in Gonzalez case

The Texas Court of Appeals has dismissed Adan Gonzalez's appeal in an indecency case, following a motion to dismiss filed by Gonzalez.

Texas Court dismisses DWI appeal by David Michael Lovell

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed David Michael Lovell's DWI appeal after he filed a motion to dismiss, affecting his legal standing.

Iowa court affirms restitution order for murder case

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a $150,000 restitution order against Tramontez Lockett in a second-degree murder case.

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