First Erik Menendez, then Lyle denied parole, board cites safety risk
Lyle Menendez was denied parole Friday by the same board that a day earlier rejected his brother Erik’s appeal for freedom. More
August 23, 2025
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.
Erik Menendez denied parole due to misbehavior in prison
UPDATE: Erik Menendez denied parole. He and his brother, Lyle Menendez, killed their parents in 1989. Lyle's parole hearing is set for Friday. More
August 21, 2025
Judge weighing new trial for Waffle House shooter Travis Reinking
Travis Reinking was sentenced to life in prison without parole after shooting and killing four people at a Tennessee Waffle House. More
August 17, 2025
Man convicted of killing Holly Bobo returns to court in pursuit of new trial
UPDATE: Zach Adams defense attorney has pointed to major failures in the investigation and within Adams' own defense team. More
August 15, 2025
Prosecutors push court to reject Adam Montgomery’s appeal
Prosecutors say overwhelming evidence led to the jury's conviction of Adam Montgomery for murdering his daughter, not errors. More
August 12, 2025
Prosecutors may appeal to U.S. Supreme Court on 1979 Etan Patz case
Prosecutors may appeal to SCOTUS to restore Pedro Hernandez's murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, 6, in New York City. More
August 10, 2025
So long, farewell: Another attorney withdraws from Sarah Boone’s case
In a motion filed with a court, Sarah Boone's second appellate attorney said he needs to withdraw from her case. More
July 28, 2025
New trial ordered for man convicted in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz
A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of Pedro Hernandez, who was found guilty in 2017 of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. More
July 21, 2025
Alex Murdaugh defense says they didn’t have texts missing from SLED timeline
Alex Murdaugh's defense says a series of text messages between the defendant and Eddie Smith were never disclosed before trial. More
July 17, 2025
Sarah Boone files inquiry complaining about appellate attorney
In her latest communication to the Court, Sarah Boone says her appellate attorney isn't communicating and fears her appeal is in jeopardy. More
July 10, 2025
Judge orders evaluation for Jose Ibarra, convicted of killing Laken Riley
Lawyers for Jose Ibarra claim he has a mental deficiency that affected his ability to stand trial or assist in his own defense. More
July 8, 2025
Court denies Katherine Magbanua’s appeal in Dan Markel murder-for-hire
A Florida appeals court upheld the convictions and life sentences given to Katherine Magbanua for her role in Dan Markel's murder-for-hire. More
July 3, 2025
Holly Bobo’s killer in court asking for new trial
Zachary Adams was sentenced to life without parole for Holly Bobo's murder, but wants a new trial after another Jason Autry said he lied. More
May 23, 2025
Petition: New evidence ‘eviscerates’ case against Scott Peterson
In a new filing, Scott Peterson repeatedly declares his innocence and professes his love for Laci, who he was convicted of murdering in 2004. More
April 22, 2025
Karen Read’s lawyers appeal to US Supreme Court
Karen Read's attorneys have filed an appeal asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and stop her murder retrial. More
April 4, 2025
Richard Allen’s defense files appeal, ‘Bridge Guy’ video released
A key piece of evidence in the case against Richard Allen has been released: A cellphone video captured by Libby German showing 'bridge guy.' More
March 13, 2025
Adam Montgomery files appeal claiming inconsistencies in testimony
In his appeal, Adam Montgomery claims he deserves a new trial and points to inconsistencies in his ex's testimony. More
March 4, 2025
Prosecution fights to have Sydney Powell’s conviction reinstated
Prosecutors warned the decision could 'serve as a vehicle to entirely rewrite the order of trials throughout the State of Ohio.' More
February 13, 2025
Mass. court denies Karen Read’s appeal to drop charges
Karen Read's defense had argued for Massachusetts' highest court to dismiss the most serious charges against her ahead of her retrial. More
February 11, 2025
Judge denies bond request in Ashley Benefield’s manslaughter case
Ashley Benefield,will stay behind bars serving a who is currently serving a 20-year-sentence for her husband, Doug Benefield's death. More
February 7, 2025
Jennifer Crumbley requests release from prison pending appeal
Jennifer Crumbley's attorney told Court TV, 'We believe eventually some court in this process is going to throw this case out.' More
December 27, 2024
Sydney Powell, convicted of mom’s brutal murder, wins new trial
An Ohio appeals court ordered a new trial for Sydney Powell, who argued she was insane when she brutally murdered her mother. More
December 26, 2024
Alex Murdaugh appeals conviction citing clerk, prejudicial evidence
Alex Murdaugh, convicted of murdering his wife and son, says clerk of court Becky Hill pushed a guilty verdict to sell books. More
December 12, 2024
Carly Gregg appeal denied: ‘Trial by ambush must remain in the grave’
The order denying Carly Gregg's motion references a court finding that her defense withheld discovery for a tactical advantage. More
October 23, 2024
ACLU of Massachusetts intervenes in Karen Read appeal
Karen Read is trying to have charges she murdered her boyfriend John O'Keefe dismissed for double jeopardy, and now the ACLU has stepped in. More
October 17, 2024
Judge grants Scott Peterson access to evidence in bid for new trial
Among the items Scott Peterson's defense will be given access to are police interviews with burglary suspects and evidence from a burned van. More
October 8, 2024
Appeal denied for Aaron Dean, ex-officer who killed woman through window
Former Texas police officer Aaron Dean was convicted of killing Atatiana Jefferson, who was shot through the rear window of her home. More
October 8, 2024
Teen murderer Carly Gregg files appeal, citing new evidence
Carly Gregg's attorney is pointing to information from an interview with her biological father as a reason she should get a new trial. More
September 30, 2024
Full panel of judges to hear Karen Read appeal
The full panel of justices of Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court will hear oral arguments on Karen Read's push to have charges dismissed. More
September 20, 2024
Judge to interview Benefield jurors over misconduct allegations
Six jurors who convicted Ashley Benefield will be asked questions about a phone allegedly brought into the deliberation room. More
September 16, 2024