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Sarah Boone is writing the court again after her appellate attorney told her he does not plan to file a reply brief or request oral argument. Here’s what both letters reveal.

Mackenzie Shirilla Court Update: What Her Latest Federal Court “Win” Actually Means The Mackenzie Shirilla case is back in the spotlight after a recent federal court development gave her legal team a small—but potentially important—victory. But before we get carried away with the word “win,” there’s some important context. Mackenzie Shirilla has not had her conviction overturned. She has not been granted a new trial. And she is not being released from prison. What happened is