A murder conviction will stand after a judge denied a request for a new trial. The conviction is for the 2025 stabbing death of a 17-year-old. A two-day hearing was held before the decision was made. The defendant will continue serving a 35-year sentence for murder.

The defendant's legal team expressed disappointment in the ruling but said they will continue to pursue their case. They claim that errors during the trial denied their client a fair trial, citing Sixth Amendment concerns.

Further details on the case and the ruling are available from the source. The legal team's full statement on the denial has been released, outlining their concerns and next steps.