The subject of the hit podcast “Serial” got his murder conviction vacated by a divided Maryland Court of Special Appeals March 29.
Adnan Syed’s case rose to national prominence thanks to the 2014 podcast, which explored his case and—some argued—cast doubt on his guilt.
The appeals court likewise tossed his convictions for kidnapping, robbery, and false imprisonment.
He was convicted in 2000 of those crimes in connection with the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, and sentenced to life plus 30 years.
Syed argued on appeal that his lawyer was ineffective for not contacting a potential alibi witness. He ...
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