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
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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.
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
Judge Orders DA’s Office To Explain Evidence Kept Out Of Menendez’ Brothers’ Trial
A judge ordered the DA's office to explain why sex abuse claims were kept out of Lyle and Erik Menendez's second trial. More
July 14, 2025
Sarah Boone Files Inquiry Complaining About Appellate Attorney
Sarah Boone, convicted of murdering her boyfriend, complained that her appeal is in jeopardy because her attorney won't communicate with her. More
July 14, 2025
Shanda Vander Ark Requests New Trial In Son’s Death
Shanda Vander Ark is requesting a new trial, claiming she wasn't competent when she was convicted of murdering her son, Timothy Ferguson. More
July 14, 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
Time’s Running Out For Sarah Boone To Appeal Her Murder Conviction
Sarah Boone's former attorney, Frank Bankowitz, offers insight into the grounds on which Boone may seek an appeal. More
June 24, 2025
Jordan Henning Claims Abuse, Admits Fetlife Membership
Jordan Henning testified at a hearing to reduce his sentence, alleging domestic abuse while identifying his profile on a fetish website. More
May 23, 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
Dylan Adams Denies Killing Holly Bobo At Brother’s Hearing
Dylan Adams, who accepted an Alford plea in Holly Bobo's murder, said he and his brother, Zachary, never killed her. More
May 21, 2025
Holly Bobo Murder Case: Openings in Post-Conviction Relief Hearing
The defense calls Zach Adams' conviction in Holly Bobo's murder a "legal nightmare," blaming bad lawyers. The State says the jury heard it all and... More
May 20, 2025
Holly Bobo Murder: Zachary Adams In Court Requesting New Trial
After Jason Autry recanted his testimony, Zachary Adams is asking a judge for a new trial on charges he murdered Holly Bobo in 2011. More
May 19, 2025
Will Becky Hill’s Charges Help Alex Murdaugh Get A New Trial?
Attorney Eric Bland weighs in on how perjury and obstruction charges against Becky Hill could impact Alex Murdaugh's appeal. More
May 16, 2025
Menendez Brothers’ Attorney, Mark Geragos, Says Family ‘Wants Them Out Now’
Mark Geragos, the attorney representing Lyle and Erik Menendez, took aim at DA Nathan Hochman, who he said was spreading misinformation. More
May 13, 2025
LA DA Hochman Speaks Out Ahead Of Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing
Nathan Hochman reiterated his stance opposing resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez and explained the hearing's possible outcomes. More
May 13, 2025
Judge Allows Menendez Brothers’ Resentencing To Move Forward
A judge rejected DA Nathan Hochman's request to withdraw the resentencing petition for Lyle and Erik Menendez. More
May 9, 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
Petition Claims Evidence Withheld During Scott Peterson’s Trial
The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed a petition to overturn Scott Peterson's conviction for murdering his wife, Laci, and unborn son. More
April 22, 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell Appeals Conviction To US Supreme Court
Ghislaine Maxwell has asked the Supreme Court to overturn her conviction based on an agreement the government had with Jeffrey Epstein. More
April 16, 2025
Darrell Brooks Wants To Represent Himself in Appeals Court
Darrell Brooks, who may represent himself, attends an appeal hearing. Brooks was convicted of driving his SUV into a crowd watching a parade. More
April 4, 2025
Karen Read’s Attorneys Ask US Supreme Court To Stop Retrial
Karen Read's attorneys have filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking for her retrial to be stopped. More
April 4, 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
Taylor Schabusiness Drops Appeal in Murder Conviction
Taylor Schabusiness, who killed and dismembered sex partner Shad Thyrion while high on drugs, is no longer appealing her murder conviction. More
March 25, 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 Appeals Conviction in Death of Daughter
Adam Montgomery's lawyers are appealing his murder conviction in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery. More
March 4, 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
