Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ninth Circuit affirms Doyle's child pornography conviction

The Ninth Circuit upheld Patrick Doyle's conviction for child pornography, affirming the jury's decision and his 120-month sentence.

Seventh Circuit upholds conviction of Miroslaw Krezja

The Seventh Circuit affirms Miroslaw Krezja's conviction for conspiracy and embezzlement linked to the collapse of Washington Federal Bank.

Court affirms convictions in bribery scheme case

The Eleventh Circuit upheld the convictions of Steven Chun and Daniel Tondre for their roles in a bribery scheme involving opioid prescriptions.

Court affirms life sentence for Steven Valder in child abuse case

The Second Circuit Court upholds life sentences for Steven Valder, convicted of child exploitation and related offenses, citing prior convictions.

Mississippi court affirms Derrick Chatman's re-sentencing

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Derrick Chatman's re-sentencing for sexual battery, impacting his legal standing and future options.

Mississippi court affirms murder conviction of Shydarius Williams

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Shydarius Williams' murder conviction, denying his request for a lesser charge of manslaughter.

Florida court affirms ruling in Aponte criminal case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirms a ruling in the case of State of Florida v. Christian Jonathan Aponte, impacting future criminal proceedings.

Mississippi Court Affirms Kidnapping Conviction of Ramsey

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Thomas Patrick Ramsey's conviction for kidnapping and contributing to a minor's delinquency.

Florida court affirms ruling in Johnny Andrus Jackson case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Johnny Andrus Jackson, affecting his legal standing.

Wyoming Supreme Court upholds conviction in child exploitation case

The Wyoming Supreme Court affirms James Neil Todd's conviction for attempted sexual exploitation of a child, addressing key legal arguments.

Eighth Circuit upholds sentence for Travon Rice's firearm charges

The Eighth Circuit Court affirms a 90-month sentence for Travon Rice, emphasizing public safety and his criminal history.

Georgia Court dismisses appeal in Boone child molestation case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Joseph Q. Boone's appeal regarding his child molestation conviction, affirming earlier rulings.

Ohio Court affirms ruling in Clapsaddle sexual assault case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Dustin Ray Clapsaddle for sexual assault against a former student, denying his appeal for postconviction relief.

Ohio Court upholds drug convictions of Cory Hitchcock

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Cory Hitchcock's drug convictions, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel and insufficient evidence.

Ohio Court upholds disorderly conduct conviction for man

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms a minor misdemeanor conviction for disorderly conduct, impacting the defendant's legal rights and future cases.

Ohio Court affirms drug trafficking conviction of McMahon

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Timothy D. McMahon's drug trafficking conviction, affirming his sentence of five years in prison.

Ohio Court upholds prison sentence for Brandon Pitts

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Brandon Pitts' 54-month sentence for burglary and attempted abduction, impacting future sentencing cases.

Ohio court upholds drug conviction against Shawn Loofbourrow

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Shawn Loofbourrow's drug conviction, ruling sufficient evidence supported the jury's decision.

California Supreme Court affirms death penalty for Pearson

The California Supreme Court upheld the death penalty for Kevin Darnell Pearson, convicted of the brutal murder of Penny Sigler in 1998.

Texas Court affirms conviction in domestic violence case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Louis Mathis' conviction for assaulting a family member, affirming the trial court's decision.

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