Opinion ID: 1903773
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 8

Heading: the verdict of the jury was contrary to the overwhelming weight of the evidence so as to evidence bias and prejudice on the part of the jury.

Text: ¶ 35. McDowell is apparently challenging the verdict as being against the overwhelming weight of the evidence, although his pro se brief actually says overwhelming weight of the jury. However, McDowell cites no authority in support of this issue. When determining whether a jury verdict is against the overwhelming weight of the evidence, we must accept as true the evidence which supports the verdict and will reverse only when it is convinced that the circuit court has abused its discretion in failing to grant a new trial. Isaac v. State, 645 So.2d 903, 907 (Miss.1994). Accepting the State's evidence as true, we perceive no basis for questioning the verdict and conclude that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in denying McDowell's motion for a new trial.