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Appeals Court turns down Toney appeal of 2022 murder conviction

Wednesday, April 1 by Ray King

By Ray King A woman currently serving a prison sentence for a 2020 murder failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict her. Lamiesha Toney, 29, and a co-defendant, Deric Smith, were charged with capital murder in the shooting... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Montgomery conviction and sentence

Wednesday, March 18 by Ray King

By Ray King A Jefferson County man currently serving a prison sentence failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals after being convicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Tavares Montgomery, 25, claimed there was insufficient evidence to prove that he possessed the... Read More.

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Appeals Court upholds Wyatt dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit

Thursday, March 5 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled this week that Jefferson County Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was correct when he dismissed a racial discrimination complaint filed against Twin Rivers of Pine Bluff. Marvi Lewis Jr., filed the initial complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity... Read More.

Appeals Court denies Grant County man’s call for new trial

Thursday, February 26 by Ray King

By Ray King A Grant County man who motion for a new trial was denied lost his appeal before the Arkansas Court of Appeals Wednesday. Christopher Weatherly, 32, alleged that the judge who sentenced him to prison was disqualified because that same judge had been the... Read More.

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Appeals Court rules no issues for Duckworth appeal after conviction and sentence on drug charge

Thursday, February 12 by Ray King

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday agreed to allow the attorney for a Saline County man convicted of possession of a controlled substance to withdraw from the case after the attorney ruled there were no grounds for an appeal. Following a trial in October... Read More.

Court of Appeals turns down Gill appeal

Thursday, February 12 by Ray King

An Ashley County man currently serving a 40-year prison sentence failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals the judge in his case erred by failing to give the jury an alternative-sanction instruction regarding some of the charges against him. Paul Gill, 63, was convicted... Read More.

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Appeals Court rejects McKinley appeal of Drew County conviction

Wednesday, February 11 by Ray King

By Ray King The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed the conviction and prison sentence of a Drew Couty man who fled from police and had a loaded gun in his vehicle. After a trial in Drew County Circuit Court, Emmitt McKinley was found guilty... Read More.

Drew County Woman Loses Appeal After Conviction for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Upheld

Thursday, February 5 by Ray King

A Drew County woman convicted of drug related charges in 2024 has failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence to convict her. Amanda Marie Adair, 37, is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence and will be eligible for parole... Read More.

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Robinson prison sentence for murder upheld by Court of Appeals

Wednesday, February 4 by Ray King

A Drew County man convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of another man failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that he was justified in using deadly physical force. Jarion Robinson, 24, was sentenced to 73 years in prison after a jury... Read More.

Appeals Court upholds Hill conviction

Wednesday, February 4 by Ray King

A Grant County man convicted as an habitual offender on drug related charges has failed to convince the Court of Appeals that there was insufficient evidence for his conviction. Darius Hill, 55, is serving a 252-month sentence at the Wrightsville Unit after being convicted of... Read More.

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Appeals Court upholds Stallings conviction and sentence

Wednesday, January 21 by Ray King

By Ray King A Bradley County man serving a 40-year prison sentence for drug and weapons charges failed to convince the Arkansas Court of Appeals that there was not enough evidence to convict him. Frederick Jabbar Stallings, 55, was convicted of multiple felony charges following a... Read More.

Appeals court says judge had no jurisdiction to order Mahmoud Khalil’s release

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court ruled Thursday a judge had no jurisdiction to order Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released from immigration detention last summer, a decision that could lead to his re-arrest.Khalil, a green card holder who is married to... Read More.

Stories tagged with: appeals

Appeals Court turns down Toney appeal of 2022 murder conviction

Appeals Court upholds Montgomery conviction and sentence

Appeals Court upholds Wyatt dismissal of racial discrimination lawsuit

Appeals Court denies Grant County man’s call for new trial

Appeals Court rules no issues for Duckworth appeal after conviction and sentence on drug charge

Court of Appeals turns down Gill appeal

Appeals Court rejects McKinley appeal of Drew County conviction

Drew County Woman Loses Appeal After Conviction for Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking Upheld

Robinson prison sentence for murder upheld by Court of Appeals

Appeals Court upholds Hill conviction

Appeals Court upholds Stallings conviction and sentence

Appeals court says judge had no jurisdiction to order Mahmoud Khalil’s release

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