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Richins’ New Trial Bid Denied | Salt Lake City News
Kouri Richins is out of luck on her bid for a new trial after a judge shot down her claim that the trial judge was biased — finding no evidence the judge favored the prosecution. Convicted in May 2024 of aggravated murder for poisoning her husband Eric with fentanyl, Richins now faces a life sentence as the conviction stands. Her defense argued the judge’s conduct unfairly influenced the jury, but the reviewing judge rejected that claim. While the door for a new trial is closed, appeals remain possible — but for now, the verdict holds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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