Tanner Horner, 34, convicted of kidnapping and murdering seven-year-old Athena Strand, files a motion seeking a new trial. The request comes weeks after he is sentenced to death in November 2022. Horner’s motion argues for reconsideration of the conviction, and he contends that media coverage played a role in the outcome of his trial. The reports state that he is challenging the verdict through the post-conviction process shortly after sentencing. The available information focuses on the timing of the motion and Horner’s stated grounds, including his claim that the media influenced the jury’s decision. Details about the prosecution’s evidence, the specific legal arguments in the motion, and any response from the court or the state are not included in the provided excerpts. The case centers on Horner’s conviction for the kidnapping and murder of Strand and his subsequent death sentence.