Paul Caneiro files notice of motion for new trial after murder convictions
Paul Caneiro's filing indicates he plans to argue for a new trial, relying on arguments previously raised in court. More
February 26, 2026
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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.
Murdaugh Attorneys Take Aim At Trial Evidence in SC Supreme Court Appeal
Alex Murdaugh's attorney, James Griffin, went head-to-head with prosecutor Creighton Waters over the evidence used in the murder trial. More
February 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh Says Becky Hill’s ‘Egregious’ Comments Tainted Jury
Alex Murdaugh's attorney, Dick Harpootlian, argued that he deserves a new trial after Becky Hill made inappropriate comments. More
February 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys push for new trial but say ‘Nobody wants to do this again’
Alex Murdaugh's attorneys argued that 'egregious' comments from former Clerk of Court Becky Hill should get him a new murder trial. More
February 11, 2026
Alex Murdaugh’s Fight For New Trial Heads to SC Supreme Court
Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh's lawyers will argue that he deserves a new trial before the South Carolina Supreme Court. More
February 11, 2026
Daisy Link granted new murder trial after prosecution’s error
Daisy Link was awarded a new trial after prosecutors showed four photos to the jury that were never introduced as evidence in her trial. More
February 6, 2026
Wade Wilson’s attorney promises to take appeal to US Supreme Court
Wade Wilson is appealing his death sentence for the murders of 35-year-old Kristine Melton and 43-year-old Diane Ruiz in 2019. More
February 5, 2026
Charlie Adelson’s Attorney Argues Biased Jury Should Void Trial
Charlie Adelson's attorney argued that his client's murder trial should have been moved out of Tallahassee. More
February 3, 2026
Charlie Adelson’s attorney fights for new trial, pointing to biased jury
Charlie Adelson's attorneys are pushing for a new trial after his 2023 conviction for the murder-of-hire of FSU law professor Dan Markel. More
February 3, 2026
DNA expert testifies as judge weighs new trial for Jose Ibarra
A judge is weighing whether to grant Jose Ibarra a new trial after hearing testimony from a DNA expert on Friday. More
January 30, 2026
Alicia Andrews Gets New Judge For Sentencing After Appeal
An appeals court agreed with Alicia Andrews and replaced Judge Michelle Sisco ahead of her sentencing for manslaughter. More
January 29, 2026
Jose Ibarra says defense did not understand evidence in murder appeal
Jose Ibarra's attorneys claim that they were not given enough time to examine and understand key evidence in his murder trial. More
January 29, 2026
New judge to oversee Alicia Andrews’ sentencing after successful appeal
Alicia Andrews will face a new judge for sentencing after her manslaughter conviction in the shooting death of rapper 'Julio Foolio.' More
January 29, 2026
Ebony Parker asks court to overturn judgment for teacher shot by student
Ebony Parker has asked a judge to toss the verdict, dismiss the case or order a new trial after she was deemed liable for the... More
January 22, 2026
Court denies Paul Flores’ appeal for Kristin Smart’s murder
The California Supreme Court denied Paul Flores' petition for review of his conviction for Kristin Smart's 1996 murder. More
January 15, 2026
Ohio’s Highest Court Weighs Reinstating Sydney Powell’s Conviction
Sydney Powell was granted a new trial after she was convicted in 2023 of brutally murdering her mother, Brenda Powell, in her home. More
January 7, 2026
Ohio’s highest court weighs reinstating Sydney Powell’s conviction
An attorney for the State of Ohio warned that awarding Sydney Powell a new trial sets a dangerous precedent for future trial procedure. More
January 7, 2026
Pamela Smart seeks to overturn conviction for having teen kill husband
Pamela Smart, convicted of orchestrating her husband's murder, has filed petitions seeking to toss her conviction in two states. More
January 7, 2026
Sydney Powell’s Attorneys Join Court TV, Discuss Appeals Court Decision
Sydney Powell's defense attorneys join Court TV More
January 6, 2026
Sarah Jo Pender Denied Second Chance at Freedom
In an order dated January 5, Judge James Snyder formally denied Sarah Jo Pender's petition for sentence modification. More
January 6, 2026
Inmate once dubbed ‘female Charles Manson’ denied freedom
A judge denied Sarah Jo Pender's plea for mercy and a chance at freedom following a resentencing hearing in Indianapolis. More
January 6, 2026
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks immediate release from prison in new appeal
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys asked for his immediate release from prison, saying he was treated harshly at sentencing. More
December 24, 2025
Charlie Adelson will return to court in bid for new trial for Dan Markel’s murder
Oral arguments are scheduled for February as Charlie Adelson appeals his conviction for the murder of his ex-brother-in-law, Dan Markel. More
December 23, 2025
Sarah Pender Asks for Mercy 25 Years After Double Murder Conviction
'I’m asking to be free, not to die in prison,' Sarah Jo Pender, convicted of double murder, said at her sentence modification hearing. More
December 10, 2025
Sarah Jo Pender asks for mercy 25 years after double murder conviction
Sarah Jo Pender asked a judge for a second chance at freedom during an emotional hearing 25 years after her double murder conviction. More
December 9, 2025
Sarah Boone sends mail to court as time ticks down for appeal
Sarah Boone is now represented by her 13th attorney, but time is running out for him to file an appeal of her murder conviction. More
December 3, 2025
Derek Chauvin seeks new trial in George Floyd murder case
The filing accuses prosecutors of misconduct and argues that false testimony from expert witnesses deprived Derek Chauvin of a fair trial. More
December 3, 2025
Sarah Boone’s Latest Handwritten Motion: Send Me Mail!
Sarah Boone filed a motion complaining she does not know who her appellate attorney is and asking to be included on future correspondence. More
December 3, 2025
Lindsay Shiver Wants GPS Ankle Monitor Removed to Become Influencer
Lindsay Shiver asked a judge to remove her 'embarrassing' GPS monitor so that she can become a social media influencer. More
December 2, 2025
South Carolina Supreme Court sets date for Murdaugh appeal
Alex Murdaugh and his attorneys will make their arguments for a new murder trial when they appear in February at the S.C. Supreme Court. More
November 30, 2025
