Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Iowa court affirms conviction in domestic abuse case

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld Andrew Thomas's conviction for assault, rejecting his claims of ineffective legal counsel.

Iowa Court Upholds Driving Convictions for Leonardo Campbell

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms convictions for Leonardo Campbell, ruling on mistrial and evidence sufficiency in driving while barred cases.

Iowa court upholds convictions in sexual abuse case

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Dustin Heckethorn's convictions for sexual abuse, incest, and other charges involving his daughter.

Iowa Court Affirms Sentencing of Jordan Nicholas Dee

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld the sentencing of Jordan Nicholas Dee, affirming consecutive sentences for theft charges.

Iowa Court Upholds Prison Sentence for Donald Fields

The Iowa Court of Appeals affirms Donald Fields' prison sentence for operating while intoxicated, rejecting his appeal for a lighter sentence.

Arkansas Court upholds conviction of Christie Ann King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals affirmed Christie Ann King's drug-related convictions, ruling on the admissibility of her prior convictions.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on Aaron Wright's probation case

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed Aaron Wright's sentence, citing errors in his probation violation hearing and ordering a new hearing.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on Thompson kidnapping case

The Ohio Court of Appeals addressed Kevin Thompson's kidnapping and rape convictions, affirming some aspects while reversing the sentencing.

Ohio Court dismisses writ of prohibition in Luster case

The Ohio Court of Appeals dismissed Alan Luster's petition for a writ of prohibition against Judge Matthew Reger, impacting his ongoing criminal cases.

Michigan Court upholds murder convictions of Mandy Benn

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirms Mandy Benn's murder convictions but remands for further sentencing proceedings.

Court denies detention for woman charged with vandalism

A woman charged with vandalizing the World War II Memorial is released pending trial after the court denies a government request for detention.

Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Conviction of Nathan Ennis

The Delaware Supreme Court upheld Nathan Ennis's conviction, ruling his appeal lacked merit after a thorough review of the case.

Delaware Supreme Court upholds conviction for concealed weapon

The Delaware Supreme Court affirms Kameron Scott's conviction for carrying a concealed deadly weapon during a football game incident.

Texas Court upholds conviction in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Mary Sifuentes' conviction for aggravated assault against a child, rejecting her appeal on multiple grounds.

Texas Appeals Court upholds nine-year sentence for mother

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a nine-year sentence for Shanelle Craig, found guilty of injury to a child after her daughter's death.

Texas Court Abates Appeal for Angel Meduna Villareal

The Texas Court of Appeals has abated the appeal of Angel Meduna Villareal, remanding the case for further proceedings regarding his representation.

Texas Court upholds 40-year sentence for Jacob Paris

Jacob Paris's appeal against a 40-year sentence for fentanyl charges was denied by the Texas Court of Appeals, affirming the trial court's decision.

Fifth Circuit affirms drug trafficking convictions in case

The Fifth Circuit upheld convictions of Travis Enclade and Terence Wilson for drug trafficking, affirming the jury's findings and evidence.

Court upholds conviction of man for child pornography

The Eleventh Circuit affirms Kenneth Mininger's conviction for child pornography, ruling he had no reasonable expectation of privacy.

Third Circuit affirms convictions of Kenneth Strickland

The Third Circuit upheld Kenneth Strickland's drug convictions, addressing jury instructions and evidence issues during the trial.

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