RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The defense for the Rankin County teen who was convicted of killing her mother has filed a motion for a new trial.
The motion was filed by Carly Gregg’s attorneys on Thursday, September 26 in the Rankin County Circuit Court.
Carly Gregg found guilty of killing mother
According to the court document, new evidence and material was recently discovered that could produce a different result at a new trial. The defense said Gregg did not receive a fair and impartial trial.
Carly Gregg motion for new trial Download
Gregg was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder and tampering with evidence on Friday, September 20. She was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder and attempted murder. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison for tampering with evidence. The sentences will run concurrent.
Gregg is currently being held at the Youthful Offender Facility while in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC).