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Thomas Stein denied new trial; sentencing remains set for July 10

A judge kept Thomas Stein's murder conviction in place and left a possible life sentence on the table for July sentencing.

When
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Where
Lee County
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Posted by LeeScoop June 18, 2026 Lee County

What happened?

A judge denied Thomas Stein’s request for a new trial after his May 8 conviction on first-degree felony murder and three attempted robbery counts. The Lee County State Attorney’s Office confirmed the ruling, and court records show Stein still faces a possible life sentence. His sentencing remains scheduled for July 10 after defense arguments over alleged discovery and trial errors failed to overturn the verdict.

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