Manslaughter Sentence Appealed in Fatal Climb
#MountainTragedy #LegalAppealAn Austrian climber and prosecutors are appealing his suspended sentence for manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Grossglockner mountain. He left her exhausted to seek help but failed to properly alert rescuers in time. read more
Murdaugh Alleges Clerk Tampered With Jury
#MurdaughTrial #LegalAppealAlex Murdaugh's lawyers argued for a new trial, claiming a court clerk improperly influenced jurors. The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments but won't rule immediately. Murdaugh is serving life for murdering his wife and son in 2021. read more
Christchurch Shooter Seeks to Overturn Guilty Pleas
#ChristchurchShooting #LegalAppealNew Zealand mosque shooter Brenton Tarrant seeks to withdraw his guilty pleas, claiming "nervous exhaustion" due to harsh prison conditions made him unfit. The Court of Appeal hears his bid, which could lead to a new trial. read more
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Appeals for Pretrial Release Amid Charges
#SeanDiddyCombs #LegalAppealSean 'Diddy' Combs' legal team has appealed for his pretrial release, contesting allegations of obstruction of justice and witness tampering that led to his denied bail. His lawyers argued that there was insufficient evidence and legal errors in the initial decision. read more
#HarveyWeinstein #LegalAppeal
Disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein appeals his rape and assault conviction in Los Angeles, seeking a new trial just after his New York conviction was overturned. Weinstein's lawyers claim legal missteps led to unfair treatment, aiming to prove innocence. read more