Adnan Syed's case is unique. Withholding of potentially exculpatory evidence is not
2 years, 6 months ago

Adnan Syed's case is unique. Withholding of potentially exculpatory evidence is not

NPR  

Adnan Syed's case is unique. Withholding of potentially exculpatory evidence is not Enlarge this image toggle caption Brian Witte/AP Brian Witte/AP The case of Adnan Syed, who served more than 20 years in prison on murder charges before his conviction was vacated on Monday, is unique because of the enormous publicity it garnered through the hit true-crime podcast Serial. Syed's case highlights how the withholding of potentially exculpatory evidence by police and prosecutors can often lead to wrongful convictions. Withholding potentially exculpatory evidence violates a key legal principle Such conduct is a violation of what is known as the Brady rule, which requires prosecutors to turn over any evidence that could help exonerate a criminal defendant. Enlarge this image toggle caption Brian Witte/AP Brian Witte/AP Cases in which prosecutors don't follow the rule are "shockingly common," says Vanessa Potkin, director of special litigation at the Innocence Project.

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Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in ‘Serial’ case
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in ‘Serial’ case

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Adnan Syed, whose case amassed a worldwide following of “Serial” podcast listeners, will remain free — even though his murder conviction still stands, a Baltimore judge ruled on Thursday. “Adnan is committed to continuing to be a productive member of his community and living a life centered around his family.” David Sanford, an attorney for Lee’s family, said …

Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands as he seeks sentence reduction in ‘Serial’ case
1 month ago

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

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Despite documented problems with the evidence against him and an earlier request from prosecutors to clear his record, Adnan Syed will remain a convicted murderer, according to court papers filed Tuesday night. The decision from Baltimore prosecutors comes ahead of a scheduled hearing Wednesday morning where a judge will consider whether to reduce Syed’s sentence, but this means …

Adnan Syed, subject of ‘Serial’ podcast, is freed after conviction overturned
2 years, 6 months ago

Adnan Syed, subject of ‘Serial’ podcast, is freed after conviction overturned

LA Times  

A Baltimore judge on Monday ordered the release of Adnan Syed after overturning Syed’s conviction for the 1999 murder of high school student Hae Min Lee — a case that was chronicled in the hit podcast “Serial,” a true-crime series that transfixed listeners and revolutionized the genre. Last week, prosecutors filed a motion saying that a lengthy investigation conducted with …

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