Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ohio court upholds sentence for felonious assault case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Isaiah McEwen's sentence for felonious assault, ruling his plea was valid and counsel's performance adequate.

Illinois court reverses convictions for armed habitual criminal

The Illinois Appellate Court reversed Rashaun Stewart's convictions for armed habitual criminal and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Ohio Court affirms drug conviction, remands for sentencing fix

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Bryson Baisden's drug-related convictions but ordered a correction to his sentencing entry.

Delaware Supreme Court upholds murder conviction appeal

The Delaware Supreme Court affirms Adyran Jean-Baptiste's murder conviction, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and jury bias.

Third Circuit upholds conviction in firearm smuggling case

The Third Circuit affirms Derby Clerfe's conviction for smuggling firearms to Haiti, rejecting Second Amendment and non-delegation challenges.

Texas court dismisses Brittany Gonzales manslaughter appeal

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Brittany Gonzales's appeal in a manslaughter case after she requested to withdraw her appeal.

Court affirms conviction of man for smuggling firearms to Haiti

The Third Circuit upheld Derby Clerfe's conviction for smuggling firearms to Haiti, rejecting his Second Amendment and non-delegation challenges.

Court affirms conviction of Alexzandra Blanco for drug conspiracy

The Eighth Circuit upheld Alexzandra Blanco's conviction for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, affirming the district court's rulings on evidence.

Indiana Court reverses Dewitt Hemphill's child molestation convictions

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed Dewitt Hemphill's convictions for child molestation, ruling that the trial court erred in denying his request for separate trials.

Ohio Court upholds felony convictions of Benjamin Cheney

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the felony convictions of Benjamin Cheney, ruling his guilty plea was made knowingly and voluntarily.

Massachusetts Appeals Court affirms assault conviction

The court upheld Daniel Figueroa's conviction for assault, ruling on the admissibility of evidence and self-defense claims.

Ohio Court of Appeals reverses drug conviction in Daniels case

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed Rontonio Daniels' drug conviction, ruling the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress evidence.

Georgia Court of Appeals transfers Gilstrap case to Supreme Court

The Georgia Court of Appeals has transferred Johnerton Gilstrap's murder appeal to the Supreme Court, where death penalty implications arise.

Illinois court orders new trial for man convicted of child abuse

The Illinois Appellate Court has ordered a new trial for Richard Ramirez, convicted of child sexual abuse, due to jury instruction errors.

Ohio court upholds assault conviction of Mark Noonan

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Mark Noonan's assault conviction after a nurse's testimony about an incident in a hospital.

Ohio Court affirms 28-year sentence for Aaron Eldridge

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a 28-year sentence for Aaron Eldridge, who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and child exploitation charges.

Maryland Court Upholds Conviction in Drug Possession Case

The Maryland Court of Appeals affirms Andrew Founds' conviction for drug possession, ruling on evidence and search warrant legality.

Fifth Circuit affirms child pornography sentence, restitution

The Fifth Circuit upheld Ignacio Mendoza's sentence for child pornography and ordered restitution for most victims, remanding three cases for further review.

Court affirms conviction of Terry Ferguson in drug case

The Seventh Circuit Court upheld Terry Ferguson's conviction for drug conspiracy and firearm possession, dismissing his appeals on legal grounds.

Ninth Circuit upholds Doyle's conviction for child pornography

The Ninth Circuit affirms Patrick Edward Doyle's conviction for child pornography, ruling on evidence admission and sentencing.

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