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.
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
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
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
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 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 an interlocutory appeal of the judge's ruling that blocks them from presenting the Odinist theory in court. More
September 10, 2024
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 join Court TV and express why she is appealing her conviction and should get a new trial. More
August 23, 2024
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
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's attorney focused his argument on the judge's decision to not allow them to present a surrebuttal at trial. More
August 20, 2024
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
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
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
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
VIDEO: Scott Peterson's attorneys want access over 600 pieces of evidence gathered during the investigation into the murder of Laci Peterson. (7/16/24) Scott Peterson's attorneys... More
July 16, 2024
Scott Peterson's defense wants access to over 600 pieces of evidence gathered during the investigation into Laci Peterson's murder. More
July 16, 2024
Laci Peterson's mom spoke about Scott Peterson's bid for a new trial. He's serving life without parole for killing Laci and their unborn son. More
July 15, 2024
The defense team representing Alex Murdaugh has filed new documents asking South Carolina’s highest court to take a look at his appeal. More
July 12, 2024
In documents filed Thursday, Alex Murdaugh's attorneys are asking for the South Carolina supreme court to step in and take over the appeal. More
July 12, 2024
Scott Peterson's attorneys and prosecutors met to discuss what lab will conduct DNA testing on duct tape found on Laci Peterson's pants. More
July 12, 2024
They say duct tape can fix anything. It might fix Scott Peterson's biggest problem: Incarceration. Duct tape on pants will be DNA tested. More
July 11, 2024
Chad Daybell's defense attorney John Prior has filed an appeal asking the Idaho Supreme Court to examine the verdict and death sentence. More
June 6, 2024
A judge ordered the retesting of a piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's pants 'at the time of autopsy.' More
May 30, 2024
While the judge largely denied Scott Peterson's motion to retest evidence, they will be allowed to conduct DNA testing on one item. More
May 30, 2024
Scott Peterson's defense responds to district attorney's opposition to their request that certain items undergo DNA testing. More
May 9, 2024
The Court of Appeals ordered Harvey Weinstein should have a new trial, saying the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial made improper rulings. More
April 25, 2024
The Court of Appeals ruled the judge at Weinstein's historic #MeToo trial prejudiced him and ordered a new trial. More
April 25, 2024
District attorney's office opposes motion filed by Scott Peterson's defense requesting DNA testing. LA Innocence Project now represents him. More
April 24, 2024
District Attorney seeks to stop DNA testing on evidence in Scott Peterson case. Peterson is now represented by the LA Innocence Project. More
April 24, 2024
