Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

New York court upholds conviction of Rymell Lynn for weapon charge

The Appellate Division affirms 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 of New York upheld Alihosene Kamara's conviction for weapon possession and conspiracy, impacting his appeal rights.

Court upholds designation of Azpeitia as level three sex offender

The New York Appellate Division affirms Salvador Azpeitia's level three sex offender status following a guilty plea for forcible touching of two children.

Michigan Supreme Court rules on child abuse case involving torture

The Michigan Supreme Court upheld Gwendolyn Alexander's convictions for child abuse, ruling expert testimony on 'medical torture' was improper.

Rhode Island Supreme Court vacates drug conviction in Moronta case

The Rhode Island Supreme Court vacated Noel Moronta's conviction, ruling police lacked a warrant for a search related to drug charges.

Fifth Circuit affirms firearm possession ban for Allred

The Fifth Circuit upholds a ruling banning Jeremy Allred from possessing firearms due to a past domestic violence conviction.

First Circuit affirms convictions of brothers in fraud case

The First Circuit upheld the convictions of Osakpamwan and Osaretin Omoruyi for bank fraud and conspiracy, affirming their sentences and restitution orders.

Seventh Circuit upholds sentence for Corrie Singleton

The Seventh Circuit affirms Corrie Singleton's 180-month sentence for robbery and firearm use, emphasizing the court's reasoning.

Eighth Circuit dismisses appeal in Merrival drug case

The Eighth Circuit dismissed Monique Merrival's appeal against a 224-month sentence for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.

Eighth Circuit affirms sentence for child pornography case

The Eighth Circuit upheld a 300-month sentence for William Wameling Jr. after he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.

Texas Court upholds trespass conviction of hotel guest

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Skyler Cannon's criminal trespass conviction for remaining in a hotel room after being ordered to leave.

Court affirms aggravated robbery conviction in Texas case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld Anthony Duane Riley's aggravated robbery conviction, ruling evidence supported the use of a deadly weapon.

Texas Court upholds conviction of John Thomas Hays in assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms John Thomas Hays's conviction for violating a protective order, impacting future appeals in similar cases.

Texas Court of Appeals upholds evading arrest conviction

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Lee Alan Walker's conviction for evading arrest, citing no reversible error in the trial court's ruling.

Texas Court upholds conviction of William Anthony Russo II

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of William Anthony Russo II for aggravated sexual assault, ruling on jurisdiction issues.

Texas court affirms murder conviction in fatal fight case

The Texas Court of Appeals upheld a murder conviction for Whitney Chennell Caraway, involved in a fatal fight with Amanda Newton.

Louisiana Court upholds Devin Ned's consecutive sentences

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirms Devin Ned's 20-year sentence for attempted manslaughter and aggravated flight from an officer.

Louisiana Court upholds 70-year sentence for Burks

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirms a 70-year sentence for Gregtazone Burks, who pled guilty to kidnapping and home invasion.

Louisiana court upholds conviction of Rodrick Hicks

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirms Rodrick Hicks' conviction for firearm possession as a felon, maintaining his 20-year sentence.

Louisiana court affirms conviction of Robert Wayne Mathews

The Louisiana Court of Appeal upheld Robert Wayne Mathews' conviction for sexual battery against his step-granddaughter, affirming his seven-year sentence.

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