Adnan Syed's murder conviction reinstated

On March 28, 2023, Maryland's highest court upheld Adnan Syed's murder conviction. Adnan Syed is the subject of the well-known podcast "Serial."

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Syed was given a life term in prison after being found guilty in 2000 of killing his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee.

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"Serial" thoroughly researched the case, leading to concerns about the validity of the evidence used to condemn Syed.

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A lower court overturned Syed's conviction and mandated a fresh trial in 2016, claiming insufficient legal representation.

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The case was then considered by the state's highest court when the state of Maryland challenged that verdict.

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In the end, the court determined that Syed's trial attorney was not ineffective and that his conviction should stand.

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Syed's defence team, who had been expecting for a new trial, was disappointed by the decision.

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With many individuals claiming that Syed was innocent and had been wrongly condemned, his story had gained notoriety.

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Additionally, the case had triggered a larger discussion regarding the criminal justice system and the media's influence on public opinion.

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Some legal experts argued that the court had made the incorrect choice, which made the decision contentious.

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