Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas court affirms murder conviction of Rogelio Gallegos

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld the murder conviction of Rogelio Gutierrez Gallegos, Jr., for the stabbing death of Robert Riojas.

Texas Court upholds 40-year sentence for sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms a 40-year sentence for Antonio Cruz Vasquez, convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Mississippi Supreme Court upholds child exploitation conviction

The Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed Erving Rencher's conviction for child exploitation, sentencing him to life imprisonment as a habitual offender.

Mississippi Supreme Court upholds conviction of Rogervelt Sims

The Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed Rogervelt Sims' conviction for sexual battery and child abuse, addressing key legal challenges in the case.

Mississippi Supreme Court affirms drug possession conviction

The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld Tyrell Eacholes' drug possession conviction, ruling that there was probable cause for his arrest.

Mississippi Supreme Court upholds Sanders' convictions

The Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed Elza Sanders' convictions for sexual battery and molestation, sentencing him to life in prison.

Fifth Circuit Court Rules on Trayvon Murphy's Sentencing Appeal

The Fifth Circuit Court has ruled on Trayvon Murphy's appeal regarding his sentencing, impacting his drug and firearm-related convictions.

Iowa Court Affirms Ruling in Juvenile Sexual Abuse Case

The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a juvenile court's decision regarding K.L., a minor charged with sexual abuse, due to lack of evidence.

Georgia court upholds conviction in child molestation case

The Court of Appeals of Georgia affirms Ronald Neugard's conviction for aggravated sodomy and child molestation, ruling on courtroom closure.

Ohio Court affirms sentencing of James Watt for child pornography

The Ohio Court of Appeals upholds the sentencing of James Watt, a former teacher, for multiple counts of child pornography and related offenses.

Ohio Court affirms conviction of Leonard A. Savage, Jr.

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Leonard A. Savage, Jr. for aggravated murder, rejecting his claims of ineffective counsel.

New York court upholds burglary conviction of David Maldonado

The Appellate Division affirms the conviction of David Maldonado for burglary and related charges, despite claims of evidence admission errors.

New York court affirms conviction in child sex abuse case

The New York Appellate Division upheld a conviction of Juan E. Martinez for sexual conduct against a child, affirming the validity of his guilty plea.

Court upholds gun evidence in case against Mark Antoine West

A D.C. court ruled that police acted lawfully in stopping Mark Antoine West, allowing evidence from his arrest to be used in court.

South Carolina Supreme Court affirms Heatley murder conviction

The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld Andre Heatley's murder conviction, clarifying jury instructions on circumstantial evidence.

Court affirms conviction of man for child exploitation crimes

The Eleventh Circuit upheld the conviction of Gray Edward Rivera for producing sexually explicit images of a minor, affirming the district court's rulings.

Sixth Circuit upholds convictions in Vice Lord gang case

The Sixth Circuit affirmed the convictions of three gang leaders from the Almighty Vice Lord Nation, addressing multiple legal challenges.

Texas Court affirms 60-year sentence for child solicitation

The Texas Court of Appeals upholds a 60-year sentence for Timothy McKeel, convicted of soliciting a minor for sexual acts.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in animal cruelty case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Javonda Lewis's appeal in an animal cruelty case due to lack of appeal rights. The ruling affects future cases.

Texas court affirms convictions for organized crime activity

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Michael Dennis O'Connor's convictions for engaging in organized criminal activity and theft, confirming no grounds for appeal.

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