Adnan Syed Released, Conviction Tossed In Serial Case

(CTN News) _ Adnan Syed was released on Monday after a Baltimore judge vacated his 1999 conviction for the murder of Hae Min Lee.

Serial, a true-crime podcast that captivated listeners and revolutionized the genre, chronicled this case in its episode.

Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn vacated Adnan Syed conviction based on new evidence after serving over two decades behind bars. Courtroom gasps and applause followed the judge’s decision.

As a result, Phinn ruled the state violated its legal obligation to share evidence.

GPS location monitoring was ordered for Syed. Moreover, the state must choose between a new trial date or dismissal within 30 days.

As the hearing ended, Phinn said, “All right, Mr. Syed.

As he was shepherded to a waiting SUV among a sea of cameras and a cheering crowd, Adnan Syed flashed a small smile.

According to prosecutors, a lengthy investigation conducted with the defense uncovered new evidence that could undermine Syed’s 2000 conviction.

Becky Feldman discussed other suspects, flawed cellphone data, unreliable witness testimony, and a possibly biased detective that undermined the decades-old conviction.

The State’s Attorney said investigators are waiting for the results of “DNA analysis” before deciding whether to seek a new trial date or throw out the case against Syed.

The body of 18-year-old Lee was found buried in a Baltimore park after Syed was convicted of strangling him.

Mosby’s office reported last week that the investigation found two alternative suspects and unreliable information from cell phone towers.

The Peabody Award-winning podcast that popularized podcasting spent more than a year digging into Adnan Syed case and reporting her findings in almost real-time.

Young Lee, Hae Min Lee’s brother, said during the hearing he felt betrayed by prosecutors, since he thought the case was settled.

For him, this is not a podcast.

Mosby said she understands Lee’s brother’s feelings of betrayal after the ruling.

However, I also understand how important it is to ensure equality, justice, and fairness for defendants as well.

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