Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Connecticut Court Upholds Manslaughter Conviction of Brozynski

The Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed Edward Brozynski's conviction for manslaughter and related charges, rejecting claims of prosecutorial impropriety.

Montana Supreme Court upholds sexual assault conviction

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed Robert Lee Morrissey Jr.'s conviction for sexual assault, rejecting his appeal to dismiss one of the counts.

Montana Supreme Court upholds conviction in incest case

The Montana Supreme Court affirms Willie Veltkamp's conviction for incest, addressing evidentiary issues and the impact of the SANE report.

Maryland Court Rules on Evidence in Child Abuse Case

The Maryland Court of Appeals issued a ruling on evidence admissibility in a child abuse case, impacting how similar offenses are prosecuted.

Massachusetts Court Grants New Trial in 1993 Murder Case

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has granted Stephen Pina a new trial in a 1993 murder case, citing new evidence and issues with eyewitness credibility.

Tenth Circuit upholds sentence for child pornography case

The Tenth Circuit affirms the sentence of Christopher Meier for distributing child pornography, rejecting his appeal on sentencing guidelines.

Tenth Circuit affirms conviction of Preston Campbell

The Tenth Circuit upheld Preston Campbell's conviction for assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, rejecting multiple appeal arguments.

Court affirms sentence for firearm possession in burglary

The Tenth Circuit upheld James Mims' sentence for firearm possession during a burglary, clarifying sentencing guidelines.

Eighth Circuit upholds RICO conviction of Rasheem Bogan

The Eighth Circuit affirms Rasheem Bogan's RICO conviction, addressing juvenile conduct in gang-related crimes and federal jurisdiction.

Texas court dismisses DWI appeal from Anthony Hollins

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Anthony Hollins' DWI appeal after he requests to withdraw it, impacting his legal standing.

Texas Court upholds conviction in drug possession case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Javier Armando Perez Mejia for possession of methamphetamine, rejecting claims of incompetency.

Texas Court affirms life sentence for murder, DNA issues

Texas Court of Appeals upholds life sentence for Luis Moron Romero in murder case, addresses DNA evidence and consent issues.

Texas Court upholds life sentence for Kerry Vallery in murder

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Kerry Vallery's life sentence for capital murder, rejecting claims of jury charge errors.

Mississippi court upholds manslaughter conviction of Gallion

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirms Otha Gallion's manslaughter conviction, rejecting claims of trial misconduct and insufficient evidence.

Mississippi Court upholds conviction for identity theft case

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirmed Magen Walley's conviction for identity theft and forgery, ruling on evidentiary challenges.

Florida court affirms ruling in Miguel Rivera case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling in the Miguel Rivera case, impacting future legal proceedings.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Yves J. Milord Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Yves J. Milord, impacting the legal landscape in Orange County.

Florida Court Affirms Ruling in Charles Edward Bell Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld a lower court's ruling in the case of Charles Edward Bell, affecting his legal standing.

Texas Court upholds conviction in child indecency case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Jose Agosto's conviction for indecency with a child, addressing key evidentiary issues during the trial.

Texas Appeals Court Orders New Trial for Burglary Case

The Texas Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for Christopher Lamont Jones after a critical court record was lost due to equipment failure.

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