Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Hawaii court affirms denial of Jason Perry's appeal

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld the denial of Jason Perry's petition for relief from his murder convictions and life sentences.

Hawaii Court Affirms Life Sentences for Jason Perry's Murders

The Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld Jason Perry's life sentences for two murders, denying his petition for relief after 19 years.

Ohio Court affirms conviction of Katelyn Wells for rape

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Katelyn Wells' conviction for rape, affirming her competency to stand trial despite her mental health history.

Ohio Court of Appeals affirms ruling in State v. Sterling

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the decision to transfer Ariel Sterling's case to adult court after an armed robbery led to tragedy.

Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Conviction of Jonathan Schmidt

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Jonathan Schmidt's conviction for OVI and related charges, addressing multiple legal arguments.

Ohio Court upholds robbery conviction of Ryan Richter

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Ryan Richter's robbery conviction, citing sufficient evidence linking him to the crime despite no direct identification.

Ohio court affirms burglary conviction of Crispulo Olmos-Silva

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Crispulo Olmos-Silva for burglary, affirming a sentence of 4 to 6 years in prison.

Ohio Court affirms lengthy sentence for domestic violence case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a 132-month sentence for Michael Hill, convicted of domestic violence, abduction, and intimidation.

Ohio court affirms involuntary medication order for Keenan

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld an order for involuntary medication for Ashley Keenan, accused of murder, to restore her competency for trial.

Ohio Court affirms murder conviction of David Hollie

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld David Hollie's murder conviction, rejecting claims of ineffective counsel and self-defense jury instruction.

Ohio Court upholds convictions of Steven Ferguson for rape

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Steven Ferguson's convictions for rape and sexual offenses against minors, sentencing him to life without parole.

Ohio court upholds conviction of Ronald Delisio for robbery

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Ronald Delisio's conviction for aggravated robbery and related charges, addressing multiple legal challenges.

Ohio court upholds animal cruelty convictions for Flynn

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Nicole Flynn's convictions for animal cruelty, emphasizing evidence of neglect in her care of horses.

Ohio Court of Appeals upholds sentencing for Kimberly Schweitzer

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Kimberly Schweitzer's sentence after denying her request for a continuance before sentencing.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Arlie Gilbert for sexual imposition

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Arlie Gilbert's conviction for gross sexual imposition, emphasizing the jury's role in evaluating witness credibility.

Ohio Court of Appeals rules on child endangerment case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Tyler Deaton's convictions for child endangerment and felonious assault but ordered resentencing due to sentencing errors.

Ohio court affirms rape conviction of Parker Cole Deaton

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Parker Cole Deaton's rape conviction involving a minor, affirming the trial court's decision and sentencing.

Ohio Court upholds conviction of Akeem Malik Hargrove in murder case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirms Hargrove's conviction for aggravated murder, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence and juror misconduct.

Court denies mistrial request in Joyner robbery case

A court denied Shamell Joyner's mistrial request in a robbery case, ruling that withheld evidence was not material to his defense.

Court rules on pretrial release conditions for Chanlee case

A federal court affirms the release of Ken Chiaen Chanlee but imposes home detention due to serious drug charges against him.

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