An Ohio appeals court has ruled against a new trial on additional charges for a couple convicted of abusing some of their adopted children and forcing them to sleep in cages.

Huron County prosecutor Russ Leffler had argued that a judge should not have dismissed falsification and perjury charges that were filed against Michael and Sharen Gravelle.

But on Friday the appeals court in Toledo agreed with the lower court judge and upheld his dismissal of the charges.

The Gravelles' attorney, Kenneth Myers, says it means one less potential hurdle to overcome as they appeal their child abuse and endangering convictions.