Louisiana Supreme Court Denies C-Murder's Case Review

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The Louisiana Supreme Court has denied a request from rapper Corey 'C-Murder' Miller to review his case, leaving him to serve a life sentence at Angola Prison for a 2009 second-degree murder conviction. Miller was found guilty of killing a 16-year-old near a club in Harvey, Louisiana in 2002, but has maintained his innocence over the years.

Why it matters

C-Murder's case has drawn national attention, with high-profile figures like Kim Kardashian and his brother Master P advocating for his release. The Louisiana Supreme Court's decision to deny his request for a case review means he will likely remain in prison, raising questions about the fairness of his conviction and the ability of celebrities and civil rights groups to influence the judicial process.

The details

In 2002, a 16-year-old was shot and killed near the Platinum Club in Harvey, Louisiana. Witnesses identified Corey 'C-Murder' Miller as the shooter, and he was later arrested by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Miller was then indicted by a grand jury and sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2009 for second-degree murder. He has maintained his innocence throughout the process, and his case has been taken up by various celebrities and civil rights groups in an effort to secure his release.

• C-Murder was convicted of second-degree murder in 2009.
• The Louisiana Supreme Court denied his request for a case review on February 3, 2026.

What’s next

With the Louisiana Supreme Court's denial of his case review, C-Murder's options for appeal within the state's judicial system have been exhausted. His legal team may now pursue federal appeals or seek a pardon from the governor in order to try and secure his release.