GUILTY CA - Fabio Sementilli, 49, renowned hairdresser, murdered in LA, 23 Jan 2017 *Arrests, 1 guilty* #2

[TwinkieDefense]

Good point @Niner. I found this

6. After sentencing | California Courts | Self Help Guide

Appealing a conviction or sentence Someone found guilty at a trial has a right to an appeal An appeal is not a new trial. The appellate court decides if there were any legal errors that changed the outcome of the case. The appellate court does not decide the facts of the case as the judge or...

selfhelp.courts.ca.gov

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For felony cases, a defendant must file a Notice of Appeal — Felony (Defendant) (form CR-120) within 60 days of the date of the judgment or order.

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[Niner]

Good point @Niner. I found this

6. After sentencing | California Courts | Self Help Guide

Appealing a conviction or sentence Someone found guilty at a trial has a right to an appeal An appeal is not a new trial. The appellate court decides if there were any legal errors that changed the outcome of the case. The appellate court does not decide the facts of the case as the judge or...

selfhelp.courts.ca.gov

[…]

For felony cases, a defendant must file a Notice of Appeal — Felony (Defendant) (form CR-120) within 60 days of the date of the judgment or order.

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Thanks for this info. So she got sentenced on 6/23/25 according to my notes. So she had to have filed for appeal - like by August, 2025. I believe her time is up - until the article was wrong & she has already filed....

 

[TwinkieDefense]

I guess she ain’t getting out. Fair enough.

 

[BrownRice]

Jan 24, 2026 update - good write up on the entire case -

Monica Sementilli Plotted to Murder Her Husband with Her Porn Star Lover — Then She Got Caught. Inside Her Life Now

In April 2025, Monica Sementilli was found guilty of murder after instructing her boyfriend, Robert Baker, to stab her husband, Fabio Sementilli, to death. Here's everything to know about where she is today.

people.com

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In a statement released after Monica's sentencing, Levine said she "continues to maintain that she did not commit this crime and is innocent," per ABC7 Los Angeles.

Monica is expected to appeal her conviction, according to the outlet.

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Important to note Levine said SHE continues to maintain she’s innocent, he didn’t say he did lol

 

[TwinkieDefense]

Very true @BrownRice. Very true. She’s in a much better place than she deserves in my opinion.