Kouri Richins, convicted of murdering her husband, reacts during her sentencing in 3rd District Court in Park City on May 13. A judge on Wednesday denied Richins' request to have her convictions thrown out. PARK CITY — Kouri Richins’ request for a new trial has been denied. In her decision, Pettit notes that Richins’ request to have her trial judge, Richard Mrazik, disqualified “is not accompanied by a certification of good faith, nor is it supported by an affidavit or unsworn declaration.” Now that Richins’ motion for a new trial has been denied, the case returns to Mrazik’s courtroom.