Exonerees support Adnan Syed in recent court filing as appeal drags on
More than 70 wrongfully convicted people from across the country have expressed their support for Adnan Syed.
More than 70 wrongfully convicted people from across the country have expressed their support for Adnan Syed.
Adnan Syed, whose protracted legal odyssey was chronicled in the hit podcast "Serial," is asking Maryland's highest court to deny a petition to expand the rights of crime victims in post-conviction proceedings.
While the Lee family's appeal was largely successful, a filing Thursday takes issue with one aspect of the Appellate Court's decision.
Maryland's second-highest court has denied Adnan Syed's request to reconsider the reinstatement of his murder conviction.
A new motion filed by Adnan Syed's legal team asked a Maryland appeals court to reconsider its decision to reinstate his murder conviction and sentence.
The family is seeking a redo of the hearing, arguing that prosecutors in the case infringed upon Maryland victims' rights.
The family of Hae Min Lee wants the Maryland Court of Special Appeals to order a redo of the hearing where a judge overturned Adnan Syed's murder conviction, according to the Baltimore Banner.
The family said in a Thursday filing "prosecutors set up a secretive Star Chamber proceeding that shut the Lee family out from any meaningful involvement or engagement with the record."
Attorney General Brian Frosh said Marilyn Mosby's office only gave the Lee family two days' notice of its intention to file a motion calling for Syed's conviction to be thrown out.
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The state's attorney dropped all charges against Adnan Syed for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee.
Syed, 41, was previously sentenced to life after he was convicted for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee.
Legal expert Adam Ruther spoke with WJZ's Nicky Zizaza and Rick Ritter about the case and what happens next.
The one-paragraph notice of appeal was filed by attorney Steven Kelly on behalf of Young Lee, the victim's brother.
The cheers and hugs at the scene of Adnan Syed's release at the downtown Baltimore courthouse Monday have played out before for other defendants.
"It was overwhelming. Adnan started to cry. I started to cry. I was thankful for having that minute as the courtroom cleared to try to get myself together, defense attorney Erica Suter said.
Frosh's strong criticism follows Mosby accusing his office of failing to turn over evidence-handwritten notes contained in boxes of case files to Syed's defense.
In a one-on-one interview with WJZ on Tuesday, Steve Kelly, the attorney who is representing Hae Min Lee's family, said the legal system left his clients in the dark.
While Adnan Syed is free right now, the decision on whether to move forward with a new trial for the murder of Hae Min Lee is up to Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby.
On Monday, Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn in Baltimore ordered Syed's release after overturning his conviction for the 1999 murder of high school student Hae Min Lee, Syed's ex-girlfriend.
Syed served more than 20 years in prison before his murder conviction was vacated.
After decades in prison, convicted for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, Adnan Syed's conviction was thrown out of court Monday. But what happens to him next?
Adnan Syed could be released from prison tomorrow.
Baltimore prosecutors filed a motion to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, a man who has maintained his innocence after he was convicted in 2000 of killing his high school ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee.
Baltimore City prosecutors have agreed to new DNA testing that Syed's lawyers believe could clear his name.
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FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area this morning. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
The Baltimore Ravens selected cornerback Nate Wiggins from Clemson with the 30th overall pick on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Baltimore City Councilmember Odette Ramos says this is a huge step toward tackling the vacant housing issue in the city.
Hundreds of parishioners packed the cafeteria and auditorium at Archbishop Curley High School on Thursday for a public comment session about a proposal to consolidate Catholic churches.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area this morning. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
The Baltimore Ravens selected cornerback Nate Wiggins from Clemson with the 30th overall pick on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Ships stuck in the Port of Baltimore since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month are finally departing Thursday.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
A former high school athletic director was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments.
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The Baltimore Ravens selected cornerback Nate Wiggins from Clemson with the 30th overall pick on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Jayden Daniels was not sure the Washington Commanders would call his name, after months of questions about which quarterback they wanted. He's glad they did.
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Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on whether bans on public camping constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" barred by the Eighth Amendment.
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The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
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It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Georgia rapper Offset surprised students at Dunbar High School on Tuesday for their stellar academic performance and attendance according to the Baltimore Police Department.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
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According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
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Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
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The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
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FROST ADVISORY in effect for parts of the area this morning. Warmer weather returns later this weekend.
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