Overview

• An amended motion for a new trial has been filed on behalf of Leilani Simon, who was convicted in 2024 of killing her 20-month-old son, Quinton.
• The defense argues the verdict is legally unsupported, citing the Jackson v. Virginia standard to claim the evidence was insufficient.
• The filing contends Simon’s statements were wrongly admitted because investigators questioned her after she invoked her right to an attorney, including after FBI questioning ceased on Oct. 8, 2022.
• The motion also challenges evidence about an alleged sexual relationship with a purported drug dealer, arguing it should have been excluded under Georgia Rules of Evidence 402 and 403.
• Simon is serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole and 10 years to serve after being found guilty on 19 counts, including malice murder, felony murder and concealing the death of another.