A Fayette Circuit Court judge denied a motion to allow a new trial for the man convicted in connection with the death of UK freshman Connie Blount.

Earlier this month, a jury found Lexington resident Shannon Houser guilty of leaving the scene of an accident and tampering with physical evidence in connection with the April 13 hit-and-run death of UK freshman Connie Blount.

The jury unanimously decided to give Houser the maximum sentence on each count: five years for the tampering with physical evidence charge and one year for the leaving the scene of the accident charge. He will be eligible for parole in about nine months.

Shannon Houser appealed the two convictions Friday, and both were denied, according to court documents. Houser was also denied a work release request.

Houser’s attorney, Ed Dove, could not be reached for comment.

Houser will be sentenced on March 13.