Gibson Gets New Trial After Conviction Reversed

Calvin Gibson, convicted of capital murder and armed robbery in 2018 for the death of Brandon Cooper—the son of a Lexington alderwoman—is getting a fresh start after Mississippi’s Supreme Court overturned his convictions, ordering a new trial. Gibson’s appeal centered on delayed proceedings, weak evidence, hearsay testimony, and alleged prosecutorial misconduct. The court agreed, sending the case back to square one as the legal system recalibrates this high-stakes case. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/cbbdcb06469a78a1