Amy Goodman
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Will Adnan Syed, Focus of Breakout Podcast Hit "Serial," Get a New Trial in Maryland?
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May 11, 2015
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2:35Now PlayingThe case of Maryland’s Adnan Syed drew national attention last year when it was the focus of Serial, considered the world’s most popular podcast and the medium’s first breakout hit. Syed was convicted of killing his exgirlfriend in 1999, and has been serving a life sentence. His legal team argues prosecutors failed to interview an alibi witness and that his lawyer failed to inquire about a possible plea deal. Serial became the firstever podcast to win a Peabody award for its indepth look at the case, exploring potential flaws with both the prosecution and with Syed’s defense. After two unsuccessful attempts to appeal his conviction, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals agreed in February to hear arguments about why Syed should either get a new trial, based on the contention he had ineffective counsel. A hearing is set for June 9.
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