WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - An official has stated that the Fort Worth Court of Criminal Appeals is reverting the James Staley conviction and ordering a new trial to be held.

According to the Wichita County District Attorney’s Office, they will be petitioning the Fort Worth Court of Criminal Appeals to reinstate the conviction.

On March 13, 2023, James Staley III was found guilty of capital murder in the death of Jason Wilder McDaniel and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Little details have been released about the reversion. Stick with News Channel 6 as we learn more about this.

The court’s opinion is said to be released tonight at 7 p.m. The court’s ground on the reversion is expected to be revealed.

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