Conviction Stands After Legal Twist | Topeka News

Harlee Elizabeth Borders’ bid to overturn her 2021 murder and kidnapping convictions just hit a major roadblock: the Supreme Court ruled her original guilty pleas still stand, dismissing her claims of legal error and mistreatment. After initially agreeing she had a valid conflict-of-interest claim, the state’s position shifted as courts clarified that an earlier order vacating her pleas was a mistake — her convictions were never actually erased. The court found no grounds for her to withdraw her plea, upholding the original verdicts and leaving her sentenced for the home invasion that cost a life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2665f62f1fdd3ed