Ohio Supreme Court refuses to consider Mackenzie Shirilla appeal filed late
Mackenzie Shirilla had asked the Ohio Supreme Court to reconsider her appeal after it was denied for being filed one day late. More
September 2, 2026
Appeals
Just because the trial has ended, doesn’t mean the case is closed. Many defendants exercise their right to appeal both the verdicts and sentences in their cases, to varying degrees of success.
Bryan Kohberger wants hearings back in Moscow, seeks judge’s removal
Bryan Kohberger said he wants Judge Steven Hippler removed from his case, which he wants moved back to Latah County. More
August 31, 2026
Judge rules no new trial for Texas teen convicted of track meet murder
Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of murder in the death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. More
August 24, 2026
Mississippi Supreme Court denies teen killer Carly Gregg’s appeal
Carly Gregg claimed at her trial that she was legally insane when she shot and killed her mother, Ashley Smylie, and shot her stepfather. More
August 20, 2026
Teen convicted of murder at track meet fantasized about stabbing and ‘licking the blood off the blade’: Prosecutors
Karmelo Anthony accused the trial judge of holding proceedings in secret in violation of his right to a fair and open trial. More
August 20, 2026
‘Mistakes happen’: Judge will order jurors to return in appeal for doctor convicted of trying to kill wife
Gerhardt Konig was convicted of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance after attacking his wife. More
August 14, 2026
‘Medical emergency’ delays appeal for matriarch convicted of plotting son-in-law’s murder-for-hire
Donna Adelson is appealing her conviction for plotting the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, FSU professor Dan Markel. More
August 13, 2026
‘I must ignore these instructions’: Suitcase killer Sarah Boone really wants the court to know how much she does not like her latest attorney
Sarah Boone expressed frustration with her attorney in a new letter sent to the court after her conviction for killing her boyfriend. More
August 6, 2026
Doctor convicted of trying to kill wife by pushing her off cliff claims jury misunderstood judge’s instructions
Gerhardt Konig was convicted of attempted manslaughter after a jury found he attacked his wife while on a hike. More
August 5, 2026
Woman accused of killing and dumping newborn in hospital trash keeps emergency room statements suppressed
Prosecutors cannot use emergency room statements made by a woman accused of murdering her newborn by disposing of the baby in a hospital bathroom. More
July 30, 2026
Man convicted of kidnapping and killing Tennessee nursing student loses bid for a new trial
Zachary Adams testified at his post-conviction relief hearing, where he said he never knew Holly Bobo beyond having her mother as a teacher. More
July 22, 2026
Pamela Smart cites trial juror’s ‘bathtub recordings’ in bid for new trial
Pamela Smart is serving a sentence of life without parole after she was convicted of having her teenage lover kill her husband in 1990. More
July 20, 2026
‘Recycled arguments’: DA claims new Scott Peterson docuseries makes ‘mockery’ of court record
A new docuseries claims to highlight 'new evidence' in the decades-old Scott Peterson case, as the defendant maintains his innocence. More
July 18, 2026
Karmelo Anthony cites secret agreements, closed doors in bid for new trial and judge
Karmelo Anthony's defense claimed he was coerced not to testify in his trial because of a secret agreement with prosecutors. More
July 7, 2026
Prosecutors ask NH Supreme Court to reinstate Adam Montgomery’s conviction
The N.H. Supreme Court previously overturned Adam Montgomery's murder conviction after finding his charges were improperly joined. More
June 25, 2026
Grief author Kouri Richins appeals conviction for husband’s murder
Kouri Richins was convicted of murder, attempted murder and insurance fraud in the death of her husband, who died from a fentanyl overdose. More
June 15, 2026
No new trial for Shanda Vander Ark, who starved teen son to death
Shanda Vander Ark was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the starvation death of her son, Timothy. More
June 12, 2026
NH Supreme Court tosses Adam Montgomery’s murder conviction
Adam Montgomery had been found guilty of killing his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony, and disposing of her body. More
June 11, 2026
Court upholds Todd Mullis’ murder conviction in wife’s corn rake death
Todd Mullis, who was convicted of killing his wife with a corn rake, said that his attorney had been ineffective at his 2019 trial. More
June 2, 2026
Scott Peterson’s former attorney highlights new evidence in murder case
Scott Peterson is serving a life sentence for the murders of his wife, Laci Peterson, and unborn son, Conner. More
May 31, 2026
Carly Gregg appeals life sentence before Mississippi Supreme Court
The Mississippi Supreme Court heard oral arguments as attorneys for Carly Gregg seek to overturn her life sentence. More
May 27, 2026
Alex Murdaugh files lawsuit ‘to hold Becky Hill accountable’ as AG threatens death penalty
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys say the Supreme Court of South Carolina's ruling made it clear that Becky Hill violated his civil rights. More
May 18, 2026
Appeals court to hear Richard Allen’s appeal of conviction for Delphi murders
Richard Allen was sentenced to 130 years in prison for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German in February 2017. More
May 16, 2026
Buster supports his dad and named his son for him, Alex Murdaugh’s defense reveals
Alex Murdaugh's defense told Court TV they look forward to a retrial as their client continues to maintain his innocence. More
May 15, 2026
Clerk of Court Becky Hill’s bad behavior earns Alex Murdaugh a new murder trial
The South Carolina Supreme Court justices cited Becky Hill's behavior as the reason why Alex Murdaugh should get a new trial. More
May 13, 2026
Payne appeal sent back to trial court as justices sanction prosecutor for AI use
The Georgia Supreme Court has asked the trial court to write a new order in response to Hannah Payne's motion for a new trial. More
May 5, 2026
Scott Peterson claims Laci was murdered days after disappearance in latest appeal
Scott Peterson's attorneys have pledged to appeal a California appeals court's decision to deny his latest petition for relief. More
April 29, 2026
Bionca Ellis claims jury was “misinformed” and “tricked” into guilty verdict
Bionca Ellis was sentenced to life without parole after stabbing 3-year-old Julian Wood to death outside of an Ohio supermarket. More
April 28, 2026
Joseph Lawson says trial for Crystal Rogers’ death was ‘fundamentally unfair’
Joseph Lawson was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was convicted for his role in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. More
April 23, 2026
Mississippi Supreme Court agrees to hear Carly Gregg’s murder appeal
Carly Gregg was sentenced to life in prison after a jury found her guilty of murdering her mother and attempting to kill her stepfather. More
April 2, 2026