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Judge weighs continued freedom for Adnan Syed in ‘Serial’ murder case

  • Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates is overseeing the new hearing for Adnan Syed regarding his murder sentence.
  • The Maryland Supreme Court has ordered a redo of the hearing to vacate Syed's murder sentence.
  • A judge is set to hear arguments regarding a potential reduction of Syed's sentence.
  • Bates stated that Syed's continued freedom is 'in the interest of justice' since he is a productive member of society.
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Washington TimesWashington Times

Baltimore judge weighs freedom for Adnan Syed in 'Serial' murder case

More than a decade after Adnan Syed's murder case attracted massive interest through the hit podcast "Serial," a Baltimore judge is considering a request to reduce his sentence to time served, which would allow him to remain free indefinitely even though his conviction still stands.

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Adnan Syed's murder conviction will stand as he seeks sentence reduction in new hearing

Adnan Syed's murder conviction will remain in place after Baltimore City prosecutors withdrew a motion to vacate the conviction Tuesday.

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CNNCNN

Baltimore prosecutors give up fight to vacate Adnan Syed’s murder conviction ahead of hearing to reduce his prison sentence

Baltimore prosecutors are no longer seeking to vacate Adnan Syed’s murder conviction, according to a new court filing submitted just hours before Syed’s due in court for a judge to hear a separate motion to reduce his prison sentence.

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Prosecutors abandon effort to reverse Adnan Syed’s conviction

Syed, whose case garnered international attention after the “Serial” podcast, has a hearing Wednesday seeking to reduce his sentence and allow him to remain free.

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Adnan Syed's murder conviction still stands as he seeks sentence reduction in 'Serial' case

BALTIMORE (AP) — Despite documented problems with the evidence against him and an earlier request from prosecutors to clear his record, Adnan Syed will remain

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Bates withdraws motion to vacate judgment in Adnan Syed case

Baltimore's prosecutor withdrew the motion to vacate judgment in the case of Adnan Syed, filed by the previous administration.

·Baltimore, United States
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