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Family of ‘Serial’ podcast murder victim demands right to take part in hearings

The family of the murder victim whose case is chronicled by the podcast “Serial” has asked Maryland’s highest court to give crime victims a right to be heard and challenge evidence at hearings

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Family of 'Serial' podcast murder victim demands right to take part in hearings

The family of the murder victim whose case is chronicled by the podcast “Serial” has asked Maryland’s highest court to give crime victims a right to be heard and challenge evidence at hearings

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

‘Deeply personal and very authentic’: how podcasts took over the world in 20 years

Since the first podcast was released two decades ago this month, the medium has upended pop culture in countless unexpected ways, from revolutionising standup comedy to providing storytelling fuel for drama and documentary

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023

Adnan Syed: Appeals court refuses to overturn reinstatement of Hae Min Lee murder conviction

Mr Syed’s attorney says she will appeal to the state Supreme Court

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Maryland appeals court denies Adnan Syed request to reconsider murder ruling

Focus of Serial podcast had 1999 murder conviction overturned but judge in March reinstated conviction on procedural grounds

The Guardian - US · May 3, 2023

Adnan Syed asks court to reconsider backing victim's family

Attorneys for Adnan Syed are asking a Maryland appellate court to reconsider its recent decision to reinstate his murder conviction and life sentence after finding the rights of the victim's family had been violated

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Commentary: Victims’ rights advocates and criminal justice reformers are not enemies in Baltimore’s Adnan Syed case

Adnan Syed’s legal saga, chronicled in the hit “Serial” podcast, is a blockbuster story, and for good reason. As an attorney, I’ve been following the many updates in this case. But as executive director of a victims’ rights organization that has promoted thoughtful and safe reform efforts for years, I’ve…

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

"Adnan's going to be hanging in balance"

Adnan Syed advocate Rabia Chaudry details a Maryland court's "deeply troubling ruling" to reinstate his conviction

Salon · Apr 5, 2023

Maryland appellate opinion in Adnan Syed case sparks debate over scope of crime victims’ rights

BALTIMORE — An opinion issued this week in the appeal of the family of Hae Min Lee from the notorious case of the man long held responsible for her killing, Adnan Syed, has touched off a debate in Maryland about crime victim rights.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

A Maryland appeals court reinstated Adnan Syed’s convictions. Here’s everything you need to know.

BALTIMORE — A Maryland appellate court sent shock waves around the globe this week when it ordered a redo of the legal hearing that set Adnan Syed, subject of the hit podcast “Serial,” free.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023