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
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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.
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
‘Godly Girl’: Witnesses Plead for Ashley Benefield’s Release in Court
Ashley Benefield breaks down during her bond hearing as a bible teacher who knew Benefield, Jana Taylor Martin, vouches for her release. More
January 23, 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
High School Shooter’s Mother Asks For Prison Release Pending Appeal
Jennifer Crumbley, who was sentenced to 10-15 years for convictions of involuntary manslaughter, asks for release pending appeal. More
December 27, 2024
Sydney Powell Wins New Murder Trial: What’s Next?
Sydney Powell's trial attorney explains how she won her appeal after being convicted of murdering her mother and what comes next. 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
Will Alex Murdaugh Get a New Trial? | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Alex Murdaugh is seeking a new trial due to alleged jury tampering. Vinnie Politan evaluates the evidence in this high-profile case. More
December 16, 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
Lindsay Shiver Remains in Jail for Now After Bond Appeal Is Lost
Lindsay Shiver will remain behind bars after her bond appeal was lost. Shiver is charged with conspiring to kill her husband. More
November 7, 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 Post-Conviction Evidence
Scott Peterson has been granted post-conviction discovery in the latest series of events in his bid for a new trial. More
October 9, 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
Carly Gregg’s Lawyer Requests New Trial
After an interview with Carly Gregg’s biological father exposes prior mental health issues, Carly Gregg’s lawyer files a motion for 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
Karen Read Files New Appeal to Have Charges Dropped
Karen Read has asked the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts to dismiss two charges against her to avoid a retrial. More
September 12, 2024
Richard Allen’s Defense File Interlocutory Appeal
Richard Allen's defense file an interlocutory appeal of the judge's ruling that blocks them from presenting the Odinist theory in court. More
September 10, 2024
Ashley Benefield claims juror snuck phone into deliberations
Attorneys for Ashley Benefield have asked to interview all jurors in the trial after one allegedly snuck a cell phone into deliberations. More
August 30, 2024
Sydney Powell’s Attorneys Discuss Why She Should Get a New Trial
Sydney Powell’s attorneys join Court TV and express why she is appealing her conviction and should get a new trial. More
August 23, 2024
Scott Peterson blames police and Amber Frey for not finding Laci alive
In two new Scott Peterson documentaries, there's one common theme: Scott Peterson says he didn't do it, and his case is hinging on duct tape... More
August 22, 2024
Sydney Powell Fights for New Trial in Appeal Hearing
An attorney representing Sydney Powell argued that the judge erred by not allowing her team to present a surrebuttal during her murder trial. More
August 20, 2024
Sydney Powell, convicted of killing mom, claims prosecutorial misconduct
Sydney Powell's attorney focused his argument on the judge's decision to not allow them to present a surrebuttal at trial. More
August 20, 2024
Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal to be Heard by SC Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court will hear Alex Murdaugh’s appeal in the murder convictions of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. More
August 15, 2024
SC Supreme Court agrees to hear Alex Murdaugh murder appeal
In a win for Alex Murdaugh's defense, the South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear his appeal based on allegations of jury tampering. More
August 14, 2024
Deadline set in DNA testing of duct tape in Scott Peterson’s case
DNA testing on a piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's remains must be completed within 45 days and submitted under seal. More
July 26, 2024
Deadline Set in Duct Tape Testing in Scott Peterson Case
DNA testing on a piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's remains must be completed within 45 days, a judge ruled. More
July 25, 2024
