Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

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Tenth Circuit upholds convictions in child pornography case

The Tenth Circuit Court affirms the convictions of Joseph Tyler Reed for receiving and possessing child pornography, stemming from a traffic stop.

Connecticut court upholds search evidence in drug case

The Connecticut Appellate Court affirms a ruling in State v. Newton, allowing evidence from a parole search to be used in a drug possession case.

Georgia court transfers appeal on murder case to Supreme Court

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred Conor Catalan's appeal on murder charges to the Supreme Court for constitutional review.

Georgia court transfers murder case appeal to Supreme Court

The Court of Appeals of Georgia transfers Railey Smelley's appeal on murder charges to the Supreme Court for constitutional review.

Ohio Court upholds juvenile's delinquency ruling in drug case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms a juvenile court's ruling that K.G. was delinquent for illegal drug conveyance into a detention facility.

Georgia Court Dismisses Appeal in Armed Robbery Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed Leetavious Favors' appeal due to untimeliness in a case involving armed robbery and other offenses.

Georgia Court Denies Appeal in Demetrius Carter Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals denied Demetrius Carter's appeal, impacting his ongoing legal battle with the state.

Georgia Court dismisses duplicate appeal in assault case

The Georgia Court of Appeals dismisses a duplicate appeal by Golden Roberson, convicted of aggravated assault and other charges.

California Court affirms ruling in child sexual abuse case

The California Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of Lidio Valdez Maldonado for the continual sexual abuse of his daughter, addressing his competency hearing absence.

Ohio Court upholds maximum consecutive sentences for Mayle

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms maximum consecutive sentences for Leeron Mayle, who pled guilty to multiple theft charges.

Ohio Court affirms conviction in Krichbaum rape case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Benjamin Krichbaum's conviction for rape and kidnapping, affirming the jury's findings in a recent ruling.

Ohio Court upholds convictions in domestic violence case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Anton Travick's convictions for strangulation and domestic violence, highlighting the evidence presented during trial.

Ohio court upholds drug convictions of Rylan Burrie

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Rylan Burrie's drug convictions, including aggravated trafficking and possession, following a jury trial.

Texas Court of Appeals affirms conviction in child abuse case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Felipe Arroyo's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of a child, affirming a 50-year prison sentence.

Texas Court affirms conviction in aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Fay Eugene Cantwell's conviction for aggravated assault against a family member, affirming the trial court's decision.

Mississippi Court Affirms Murder Conviction of Teen Shooter

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld Jarmarion Thompson's murder conviction, rejecting claims of trial errors regarding witness testimony and self-defense.

Mississippi Court Affirms Revocation of Tommy Robertson's Probation

The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the revocation of Tommy Robertson's probation after he was found guilty of felony fleeing.

Texas Court upholds convictions for indecency with a child

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms convictions of Christian Carmona for indecency with a child, sentencing him to 12 years in prison.

Texas Court upholds sentence for aggravated assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a ten-year sentence for Alejandro Longoria after violating community supervision terms in an assault case.

Texas Court of Appeals upholds evading arrest conviction

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Thomas McClendon's conviction for evading arrest, addressing hearsay and prior convictions in its ruling.

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