Court Denies Dylann Roof's Petition for New Trial Citing Insufficient Evidence

Court denies Dylann Roof's petition for new trial citing insufficient evidence

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A federal court has denied Dylann Roof’s motion for a new trial to overturn his conviction after he opened fire in a historic Charleston church, killing nine members of the congregation during bible study. The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled Wednesday, Aug. 13, to deny the motion for a new trial. In April, attorneys for Roof filed a motion to vacate, claiming Judge Richard Gergel, who presided over his …

Appeals court rejects Dylann Roof’s effort to remove Charleston federal judge from his case

The U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug. 13 rejected efforts by Dylann Roof to remove the judge in his case. His appellate team asked the court to remove the judge based on a law student’s observation of how…