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Former Oklahoma death row inmate back in court as case proceeds to retrial in 1997 murder case

On Tuesday, Richard Glossip returns to court in Oklahoma as his case proceeds to retrial for the 1997 killing of Barry Van Treese; the hearing will determine whether the case moves directly to trial or requires further evidentiary review.
The Supreme Court ruled last year that prosecutors' "decision to allow a key witness to give testimony they knew to be false violated Glossip," overturning his initial conviction and leading to his release on bond last month.
Glossip spent nearly three decades on death row facing nine execution dates and coming close to death three times, including a 2015 moment when he was held in a cell next to Oklahoma's execution chamber.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond stated the state will seek to retry Glossip on the murder charge but will not pursue the death penalty again, marking a significant shift in prosecution strategy.
Glossip has consistently maintained his innocence throughout the legal process and has drawn notable support from Kim Kardashian and other prominent figures during his long effort to overturn the conviction.

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Kim Kardashian’s fight to save death row inmate Richard Glossip enters new chapter

A former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from incarceration after nearly three decades is scheduled to be back in court as his case proceeds to a retrial for a 1997 killing that put him on the brink of execution three times

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