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Judge denies Tanner Horner's request for a new trial; death penalty appeal continues
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hannah Jones and Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC DFW
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The judge's decision does not affect Horner's appeal, which is ongoing.
A Tarrant County judge made a decision regarding Tanner Horner's case. The outcome of this decision is that Horner will not receive a new trial. Horner had admitted to a serious crime and was given a severe sentence.
His lawyers had concerns about the impact of media on the case. The judge's decision does not affect Horner's appeal, which is ongoing. Further details about the case and its developments are available from local news sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Tarrant County judge made a decision regarding Tanner Horner's case. The outcome of this decision is that Horner will not receive a new trial. Horner had admitted to a serious crime and was given a…
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