Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Court grants pretrial release for Tong Li in drug case

Tong Li, accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, is granted pretrial release with home detention after a court ruling.

Delaware Supreme Court upholds probation violation ruling

The Delaware Supreme Court affirms a ruling against Joseph Paczkowski for violating probation related to child sexual abuse material.

Court upholds conviction of Tyrone Washington for assault

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Tyrone Washington's conviction for assault family violence, confirming the trial court's decisions on key motions.

Court affirms conviction of nurse for Medicare fraud scheme

The Eleventh Circuit upheld nurse Elizabeth Hernandez's conviction for defrauding Medicare of $111 million through fraudulent billing practices.

Texas Court upholds conviction for meth possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms David Rivera's conviction for meth possession, ruling on the legality of the vehicle search.

Texas Court upholds 40-year sentence for burglary case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Gabriel Alonzo's 40-year sentence for burglary, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and jury instruction errors.

Court upholds sentence for doctor in health care fraud case

The Seventh Circuit affirms Dr. Mona Ghosh's 120-month sentence for health care fraud, impacting her medical career and future.

Court upholds conviction of nurse for Medicare fraud scheme

The Eleventh Circuit affirms Elizabeth Hernandez's conviction for Medicare fraud, despite concerns over trial fairness.

Seventh Circuit upholds drug search warrant for Jones

The Seventh Circuit affirms a lower court's ruling that upheld a search warrant for John Tyler Jones's home, linked to drug trafficking.

Court upholds conviction of Antonio Payne for gun charges

The D.C. Circuit Court affirmed the conviction of Antonio Payne for carrying a pistol without a license and denied his motion to suppress evidence.

Eighth Circuit upholds sentence for embezzler Shelly Ketcher

The Eighth Circuit affirmed Shelly Ketcher's 156-month sentence for embezzling $2.7 million, emphasizing the severity of her crimes.

Texas Court upholds convictions in indecent exposure case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Alan Ray Nichol's convictions for indecent exposure and assault, addressing evidence and trial conduct.

Texas Court upholds convictions in child injury case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Daniel Shane Locklin's convictions for child injury, addressing jury questions and sentencing procedures.

Indiana Court upholds animal cruelty conviction in Edmonson case

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed David Edmonson's conviction for animal cruelty, highlighting neglect and poor care of his dog, Snuggles.

Florida Court Affirms Dalmas Conviction, Orders Corrections

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld Wesley Dalmas' convictions while ordering corrections to sentencing errors in his case.

Illinois court affirms conviction of Milan T. Thomas in gun case

The Illinois Appellate Court upheld Milan T. Thomas's conviction for firearm offenses, emphasizing the evidence of constructive possession.

Idaho Court of Appeals upholds conviction for drug possession

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed Tiffany Heyden's conviction for drug possession, ruling on a traffic stop and Fourth Amendment rights.

Florida court grants belated appeal in Jacobs case

A Florida court has granted a belated appeal for Lebron Jacobs, allowing him to challenge a prior judgment and sentence.

California court rules on murder case restitution fines

The California Court of Appeal addressed restitution fines in a murder case, affecting sentencing practices for future convictions.

Hawaii court upholds conviction in domestic abuse case

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals affirms Tony Togia's conviction for domestic abuse, addressing issues of self-defense and evidence.

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