Supreme Court rejects Adnan Syed's appeal
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a Maryland man's bid for a new trial based on information uncovered by the hit podcast "Serial." Paul Gessler of CBS Baltimore has the details.
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All charges against Adnan Syed dropped
The Baltimore state's attorney announced Tuesday she had dropped all charges against Adnan Syed, whose case gained national attention when it was featured on the 2014 "Serial" podcast. Jericka Duncan has more.
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Reinstated conviction of Adnan Syed in review
The Baltimore state's attorney's office is reviewing a decision reinstating the murder conviction of Adnan Syed -- a man made famous by the "Serial" podcast. Paul Cassell, a law professor for the University of Utah and a former federal judge, joins CBS News to break down the new development in this widely known case.
Adnan Syed murder conviction reinstated
A court in Maryland has reinstated the murder conviction of "Serial" podcast subject Adnan Syed, who was freed in September. The court ruled the victim's family wasn't given proper notice of the hearing that freed him. Jericka Duncan reports.
Adnan Syed breaks silence as court weighs redo of hearing that led to release
Hae Min Lee's family has asked a Maryland appeals court to reinstate Syed's murder conviction and hold a new hearing on whether it should be vacated.
Adnan Syed hired by Georgetown University after release from prison
Syed, who was the subject of the "Serial" podcast, began taking Georgetown classes in prison. "For the first time in 23 years, we didn't feel like we were in prison. We felt like we were college students learning," he said.
Adnan Syed's lawyer on dropped charges
Adnan Syed's lawyer Erica Suter joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her client's reaction to the dropped charges in his case. Syed, whose case gained national attention when it was featured on the 2014 "Serial" podcast was exonerated after new DNA evidence.
Adnan Syed "incredibly grateful" after dropped charges, attorney says
The state's attorney dropped all charges against Adnan Syed for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee.
Prosecutors drop charges against Adnan Syed
Prosecutors in Maryland said Tuesday they will not seek another trial for Adnan Syed, the man who was freed from prison last month after being convicted of killing his girlfriend more than 20 years ago. Syed's case was covered in the podcast "Serial." CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, a law professor at Loyola Marymount University, joins CBS News' Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano with more.
Charges dropped against Adnan Syed
Prosecutors in Baltimore have dropped charges against Adnan Syed in the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee, a case that was chronicled in the hit podcast "Serial." Syed was released last month after more than 20 years behind bars. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Lana Zak have more on the breaking news.
Prosecutors drop charges against subject of "Serial" podcast
A Baltimore judge last month overturned Adnan Syed's murder conviction and ordered him released from prison, where the 41-year-old had spent more than two decades.
Hae Min Lee's family appeals decision to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction
Syed was convicted of Lee's murder in 2000 in a crime that became the subject of the hit podcast "Serial." A Baltimore judge vacated Syed's conviction this month and he was released from prison.
Adnan Syed's lawyer on his release, what's next and why he rejected a plea deal
"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.
Man featured in "Serial" podcast released
The man at the center of the "Serial" podcast has been released from prison after a Baltimore judge vacated his 2000 murder conviction. Wrongful convictions attorney Kathleen Zellner joined CBS News to discuss the ruling and possible next steps for Adnan Syed.
Judge vacates conviction of Adnan Syed
A judge in Baltimore vacated the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, who was featured in the "Serial" podcast. Syed will be released from prison after spending more than two decades behind bars.
Effort to overturn "Serial" conviction
Prosecutors have requested a judge overturn the conviction of Adnan Syed more than two decades after he was found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend. Rabia Chaudry, an attorney and family advocate for Syed, joined CBS News to discuss his case and what comes next.
Prosecutors seek to vacate Adnan Syed's conviction
Maryland prosecutors are asking for a retrial in the case of Adnan Syed, whose case was featured in "Serial," a popular podcast series.
Prosecutors move to vacate conviction of "Serial" podcast subject Adnan Syed
Officials on Wednesday requested another trial and said new evidence casts doubt on Syed's prior conviction.
"Serial" & Syed Case
CBS News contributor Nick Thompson talks about the pop culture fascination with Adnan Syed's murder case, featured on the "Serial" podcast, plus the missing evidence that won him a new trial.
Convicted killer in "Serial" podcast to get new trial
A judge has ordered a new trial for the man whose case received worldwide attention on the popular podcast, "Serial." Adnan Syed was sentenced to life in prison in 2000 for killing his ex-girlfriend. But a judge Thursday called Syed's defense attorney "ineffective." Julianna Goldman reports.
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"Serial" Retrial Analysis
Adnan Syed, the man at the center of the popular podcast "Serial," has been granted a new trial. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss.
"Serial" Trial Update
Adnan Syed, whose case was made famous on "Serial" podcast, has been granted a new trial after a judge vacated his conviction for allegedly murdering his high school girlfriend. Watch his attorney's full remarks.
Serial's Adnan Syed gets new trial
Adnan Syed, a Baltimore man currently serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of his former high school girlfriend, has been granted a new trial. Syed's case rose to national attention through the popular podcast "Serial." Vinita Nair has more.
Trump signs funding bill to end shutdown after package clears House
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Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn running for Congress
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Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn running for Congress
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Book excerpt: "The Let Them Theory" by Mel Robbins
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China banning hidden car door handles starting in 2027 due to safety concerns
China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year, due to safety concerns.
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Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill almost 20 in one morning
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Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Miranda Lambert sells entire music catalog
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Westminster dog show winners on preparation
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More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
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Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder
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Ransom note in Guthrie investigation
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Ransom note probed in Guthrie's disappearance
Authorities say they're looking into the authenticity of a possible ransom note for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. According to a local sheriff, the note contained details of what Nancy Guthrie was wearing the night she disappeared.
Ransom note being investigated in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, sheriff says
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder
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Ransom note in Guthrie investigation
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