Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Texas Court affirms murder conviction of Marvin Tatum

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Marvin Tatum's murder conviction, affirming the trial court's decision on evidence and video admissibility.

Court affirms conviction of Alex Lee Jones for trespass

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Alex Lee Jones' criminal trespass conviction, affirming the jury's decision on the evidence presented.

Texas Court upholds convictions in child sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Steven Hoisington Jr. for aggravated sexual assault of a child, emphasizing the victim's testimony.

New York court affirms conviction in People v. Harris case

The Appellate Division upholds Larry J. Harris's conviction for attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance, affirming the lower court's decision.

Florida court affirms ruling in Colton v. State of Florida

The Florida District Court of Appeal upheld a ruling in the case of Leon Lee Colton, impacting his legal standing.

Texas court affirms conviction for failure to register as sex offender

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Curlie Lee Garner's conviction for failing to register as a sex offender, affirming a ten-year sentence.

Florida Supreme Court affirms death sentence for McDowell

The Florida Supreme Court upheld Patrick McDowell's death sentence for the murder of Deputy Joshua Moyers, rejecting his appeal on multiple grounds.

Florida Supreme Court affirms ruling in Foster murder case

The Florida Supreme Court upheld the denial of Jermaine Foster's postconviction relief, affecting his conviction for two murders and other charges.

Florida Supreme Court denies death row inmate's appeal

The Florida Supreme Court upholds the death sentence of Tina Brown, affirming the lower court's decision on her postconviction relief motion.

Oregon Court upholds convictions in child sexual abuse case

The Oregon Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of William McDonald II for multiple child sexual abuse charges, including unlawful sexual penetration.

Court affirms conviction of Rymell Lynn for weapon possession

The Appellate Division upholds Rymell Lynn's conviction for attempted criminal possession of a weapon, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

New York court affirms conviction of Alihosene Kamara

The Appellate Division upheld Alihosene Kamara's conviction for weapon possession and conspiracy, impacting future plea agreements and sentencing.

Ohio court affirms prison sentence for Cody Robinson case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a prison sentence for Cody Robinson, convicted of pandering obscenity involving minors, affirming the trial court's ruling.

Ohio Court upholds rape conviction of Robert Davis

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Robert Davis for rape, rejecting his appeal regarding sentencing agreements.

Ohio Court affirms conviction in shooting case against Torres

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Allen Torres, affirming the identification process used by police in a shooting incident.

Oregon court affirms conviction of man for child sexual abuse

The Oregon Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of William McDonald II for multiple counts of child sexual abuse, including unlawful penetration.

Oregon court vacates probation revocation for defendant Key

The Oregon Court of Appeals vacated Nicolas Key's probation revocation due to insufficient evidence for the violations alleged against him.

New York court upholds manslaughter conviction of Alias Stone

The Appellate Division affirms the manslaughter conviction of Alias Stone, addressing self-representation rights and evidence sufficiency in the case.

Court upholds sex offender designation for Brandon Salisbury

The New York Appellate Division affirms the designation of Brandon Salisbury as a level two sex offender, impacting his future and community safety.

New York Court Upholds Dismissal of Homicide Case for Delay

A New York court affirms the dismissal of a homicide case against Michel Raly due to the prosecution's failure to meet speedy trial requirements.

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