All articles tagged with #new trial
A judge in Alabama ordered a new trial for Brooke Shoemaker, who was sentenced to 18 years for a stillbirth linked to alleged drug use, after new evidence suggested her pregnancy loss was caused by infection and genetic issues, not drugs. Prosecutors are appealing the decision, highlighting ongoing concerns about the prosecution of women for pregnancy-related conduct under Alabama's law.
A Texas court has paused the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his daughter under shaken baby syndrome, citing evolving scientific standards and a recent overturned case, potentially leading to a new trial and raising questions about the validity of diagnoses used in similar cases.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has halted the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of murdering his daughter in 2003, and has sent his case back for a new trial due to evolving scientific understanding of shaken baby syndrome, under Texas' 2013 law allowing new trials when scientific evidence is debunked.
The Menendez brothers' attempt for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence was denied by a judge, reinforcing their convictions for murder. The evidence, including allegations of abuse and a letter from a cousin, was deemed insufficient and irrelevant by the court. The brothers also faced setbacks in parole hearings, with their chances of release remaining uncertain, though clemency remains a possible avenue.
A federal judge in Tennessee has ordered a new trial for three former Memphis police officers convicted of witness tampering in the Tyre Nichols case, citing concerns of bias after the original judge allegedly suggested police infiltration by gang members, amidst ongoing legal proceedings and nationwide protests over police violence.
A judge has ordered a new trial for three Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges related to the beating death of Tyre Nichols, citing potential judicial bias in the original trial. The officers were previously found guilty of obstruction of justice after the incident, which sparked nationwide protests and calls for police reform.
A federal appeals court has ruled that Pedro Hernandez, convicted in 2017 for the 1979 kidnapping and killing of Etan Patz, should receive a new trial and be released from prison due to errors in his previous trial, particularly regarding jury instructions on his confessions. Hernandez's mental health issues and the circumstances of his confessions are central to the case, which has seen multiple investigations and suspects over the years.
A US appeals court has ordered a new trial for Pedro Hernandez, convicted of the 1979 kidnapping and killing of Etan Patz, citing improper jury instructions related to his confessions, and raising questions about his guilt and the legal process.
A New York appeals court has overturned Pedro Hernandez's 2017 conviction for the 1979 kidnapping and murder of Etan Patz, citing flawed trial instructions, and has ordered a new trial or his release, raising questions about the validity of his confession and conviction.
A federal appeals court has ordered a new trial for Pedro Hernandez, who was convicted in 2017 for the 1979 kidnapping and killing of Etan Patz, citing errors in the trial's handling of Hernandez's confessions. Hernandez has been serving a life sentence, but the court's decision could lead to his release pending a new trial. The case, which significantly impacted national awareness and policies on missing children, remains unresolved as Hernandez's legal team and the Manhattan district attorney's office review the decision.
Attorneys for "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed have filed for a new trial or dismissal of her case, citing prosecutorial misconduct and discovery violations, following the dismissal of Alec Baldwin's related case. They argue that withheld evidence and false statements by the special prosecutor compromised the integrity of the judicial process. Gutierrez Reed, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 on-set shooting, is currently serving an 18-month sentence.
Lawyers for "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez have filed for a new trial or dismissal of her case, citing severe discovery violations by the State, following the recent dismissal of Alec Baldwin's case. Gutierrez was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in March and sentenced to 18 months in prison for the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The judge dismissed Baldwin's case due to discovery violations, which Gutierrez's legal team argues also affected her trial.
Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child in 2004, is seeking a new trial with the help of the Los Angeles Innocence Project. They argue that new DNA evidence and witness statements, which were allegedly suppressed or lost during the original investigation, could prove his innocence. Peterson's death sentence was overturned in 2020, but his conviction was upheld, and he is currently serving a life sentence without parole.
Maine farmer Dennis Dechaine, convicted of killing a 12-year-old girl in 1988, is seeking a new trial based on DNA testing that excludes his DNA from items at the crime scene. Dechaine's attorney argues that the DNA evidence raises questions about his guilt, while prosecutors maintain that other evidence links him to the crime. Despite previous denials for a new trial, Dechaine continues to push for exoneration, claiming that evidence was planted.
Scott Peterson, convicted of killing his wife Laci and their unborn child, is seeking a new trial with the Los Angeles Innocence Project, claiming to have new evidence. His lawyers have requested potential witnesses' names to be sealed, citing fear of retribution. Peterson's conviction was previously overturned from death row to life in prison without parole, and his latest bid for a retrial focuses on alleged evidence withholding by police and a nearby robbery. A hearing regarding new evidence is scheduled for May 29.