CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Leilani Simon, the woman found guilty in the 2022 murder of her toddler son, amended the previous motion for a new trial on Sept. 12.

The motion for a new trial was originally filed on Nov. 24, 2024, after the guilty verdict was returned on Oct. 25, 2024.

The amendment to the motion includes the argument that the court erred in denying the motion for directed verdict of acquittal, citing insufficient evidence under the standard set forth in Jackson v. Virginia.

Leilani Simon sentenced to life in prison with possibility of parole

It also argues that Simon's motions to suppress statements of the defendant made to police should not have been denied and deemed admissible after a Jackson v. Denno hearing.

Additionally, the amendment argues that evidence of a re

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