Suge Knight's Appeal to Overturn 28-Year Sentence Denied

Suge Knight's attempt to overturn his 28-year prison sentence for manslaughter has been denied by Los Angeles County Judge Laura F. Priver. The judge ruled that Knight's motion was untimely and insincere, noting that he had been able to file other legal motions during his incarceration. Knight's attorney, David Kenner, expressed strong disagreement with the ruling, calling it shocking and asserting that it represented a significant violation of Knight's rights. Kenner argued that factors such as inadequate legal assistance and the COVID-19 pandemic hindered Knight's ability to file his appeal sooner. He plans to file a writ of mandate with the appellate court seeking a hearing on the facts of the case. Knight is currently serving his sentence for the 2015 hit-and-run death of Terry Carter.