Missouri v. James Guthrie - Opinion Vacated and Remanded

The Missouri Court of Appeals vacated and remanded a conviction against James Guthrie. The court found insufficient evidence to support the conviction for statutory rape against Victim 2 on Count IV, specifically regarding the victim's age at the time of the offense. The case is remanded with instructions.

David J. Harris v. Missouri Secretary of State - Court Opinion

The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's decision finding that David J. Harris lacked standing to challenge the Missouri Secretary of State's closure of an investigation into a complaint Harris filed. The court determined that taxpayers do not have a private right of action under Section 115.646.

City of Creve Coeur v. DirecTV - VSPA Fees Appeal

The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of DirecTV and other video service providers. The city of Creve Coeur had appealed the ruling regarding Video Service Provider Act (VSPA) fees. The appellate court denied a motion for amicus curiae briefs from Netflix and Hulu.

In Re R.K.N. - Minor Child Appeal Dismissed

The Missouri Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal in the case of In Re the Matter of R.K.N., a minor child. The dismissal was due to the appellant's failure to substantially comply with briefing requirements under Rule 84.04. The case involved modification of prior child custody and support orders.

Jacquille Graves v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Mississippi affirmed the conviction of Jacquille Graves for first-degree murder. The appeal centered on whether the trial court erred by failing to conduct a competency hearing. The court found no error in the trial court's proceedings.

Demarcus Wooten v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Mississippi affirmed the conviction of Demarcus Wooten for manslaughter. The court found no error in the circuit court's evidentiary decisions or jury instructions. The Tate County is taxed with the costs of the appeal.

Darren Clark v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Mississippi Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Darren Clark for armed robbery. The court ruled that the indictment was not legally defective for failing to name the specific store employee robbed, as it named the establishment and alleged the robbery occurred from its staff. Hinds County was taxed with the costs of the appeal.

James Carroll v. State of Mississippi - Criminal Appeal

The Court of Appeals of Mississippi affirmed the conviction of James Carroll for two counts of child exploitation. The court denied his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial, upholding the consecutive forty-year sentences.

HHS OIG: Colorado Medicaid Improper Payments for ABA Services

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that Colorado made at least $77.8 million in improper fee-for-service Medicaid payments for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services provided to children in 2022 and 2023. The OIG recommended Colorado refund $42.6 million to the Federal Government and improve guidance for ABA providers.

People of Michigan v. Robbie Deshawn Taylor - Affirmation of Lower Court Judgment

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's judgment in the case of People of Michigan v. Robbie Deshawn Taylor. The defendant was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and two counts of assault with intent to commit murder following a second trial. This decision comes after the appellate court denied the defendant's initial application and was ordered by the Supreme Court to consider the appeal of the order denying his motion for relief from judgment.