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.
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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.
Maryland State Police reached a milestone at the state's DNA database this month after the agency recorded 10,000 positive comparisons or "hits."
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.
Adley Rutschman homered and drove in two runs but the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Detroit Tigers, 4-2, on Sunday in Detroit.
Police found no threat to the public at the AMC Theater in White Marsh after a phone threat temporarily closed the business.
The Baltimore Ravens' home opener was spoiled with a 26-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Former President Donald Trump said he is safe after gunshots were fired in his vicinity. Sources say a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered.
Ocean access has been restricted at Assateague State Park, Ocean City, and other Maryland beaches, after a "significant amount" of medical waste washed ashore, according to the Maryland State Parks.
A man died after he was found shot in the parking lot near Arundel Mills Mall Friday night, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
Another day of sunny skies and comfortable mid-day highs. Conditions look great for the Ravens home-opener today.
Police found no threat to the public at the AMC Theater in White Marsh after a phone threat temporarily closed the business.
Former President Donald Trump said he is safe after gunshots were fired in his vicinity. Sources say a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered.
A woman who pleaded guilty to trying to blow up power stations around Baltimore in a white supremacist plot may serve an 18-year prison sentence.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Marty Bass is in Canton where a local business is providing anesthesia-free pet dental cleaning services.
The Love Groove Festival is taking place Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Robert C. Marshall Park, and will feature local talent, family activities, and more.
Towson Hot Bagelry and Deli is celebrating their anniversary with community events, in-store giveaways, and an irresistible deal all customers will love.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is announcing their return to Morgan State University for the opening of their 3-concert Symphony in the City series on Wednesday, September 18 at 7:30.
The Bmore Vegan Block Party returns bringing together the vibrant and diverse vegan community of Baltimore for an unforgettable celebration of food, culture, and sustainability.
Adley Rutschman homered and drove in two runs but the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Detroit Tigers, 4-2, on Sunday in Detroit.
The Baltimore Ravens' home opener was spoiled with a 26-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
One day after breaking up a no-hitter in the ninth inning, Gunnar Henderson homered and doubled to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Saturday.
Parker Navarro threw for 162 yards and a touchdown and Ohio beat outmanned Morgan State 21-6 on Saturday.
Connor Watkins threw two touchdown passes to Jaylan Sanchez, freshman Isaiah Ragland rushed for 141 yards and Villanova beat Towson 14-13 on Saturday after the Tigers missed two field goals in the final 1:13.
Former President Donald Trump said he is safe after gunshots were fired in his vicinity. Sources say a suspect is in custody and a weapon was recovered.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
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CBS News fact-checked Trump and Harris in their first 2024 presidential debate, where they challenged each other on their plans for the economy and America's future.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
Anne Arundel County's Luka Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
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.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Officials say KP.2 has spread rapidly these past few months, highlighting the warning as we head into fall and its respiratory hotbed.
Doctors are warning that the increasing spread of monkeypox in Africa, also known as monkeypox might ultimately spill across international borders.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Beyoncé's name was noticeably absent from the list of 2024 Country Music Award nominations released Monday morning.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Sun will be shining on Ravens' home-opener
Sunny, perfect Sunday for the Ravens' home opener
The streak of pleasant weather is expected to continue into the weekend
Cloudy for most of Maryland with fog centered around the Eastern Shore. Temperatures will top out around the low to mid 80s. Rain returns Tuesday.
Nice stretch of Maryland weather continues into weekend
Meteorologist Molly Robey has your updated Sunday forecast | September 15, 2024
Your Sunday morning news round up | September 15, 2024
A 36-year-old man was fatally shot in Harbor East Saturday night according to Baltimore Police.
Sun will be shining on Ravens' home-opener
Man dies from shooting outside of Arundel Mills Mall