Topic “Serial” Adnan SyedThe legal battle ‘drags on…’ triggers the Maryland State Supreme Court which upheld a lower appellate court ruling reinstating Syed’s murder conviction.
Maryland’s highest court has upheld a ruling that ruled that Syed’s case should be taken back to the trial court to once again consider whether his conviction should stand… essentially undoing the court’s 2022 decision that overturned the conviction and release the AS.
09/19/22
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The new hearing has not yet been scheduled… but when it occurs, the alleged victim’s family, Hae Min Leewill almost certainly be present in court.
As we reported, Syed’s murder conviction — popularized on the podcast “Serial” in 2014 — was overturned after prosecutors revealed there were two other possible suspects in the case.
Lee’s brother, Lee youngerwas upset with the court’s decision… and had Syed’s murder conviction reinstated on the grounds that he and his family were not given enough notice of the hearing.
In a 4-3 decision, the state Supreme Court agreed that the Lees should have been notified…although the reinstated conviction would not necessarily mean Syed would go back to prison.
He has been out since late 2022 and will reportedly remain out pending the outcome of the next hearing — with the Maryland Supreme Court saying he can remain free in the meantime.
Erica Suter — Syed’s lawyer — says they will realize the Lee family’s frustration… including wrongful convictions that affect the convicts, their families and also the victim’s family.
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