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September 21, 2022

Video Of LAPD's Drive-By Shooting Of Man Holding A Lighter Released



I don't usually comment on my V&M posts but; JFC!
September 19, 2022

Judge Tosses Conviction of Adnan Syed in 'Serial' Case and Orders Him Released

Source: CNBC

A judge on Monday vacated the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, years after the hit podcast “Serial” chronicled his case and cast doubt on his role in the slaying of former girlfriend Hae Min Lee. City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn said prosecutors made a compelling argument that Syed’s convicted was flawed. She vacated murder, kidnapping, robbery and false imprisonment against Syed. The judge ordered him released without bail.

Syed, who has a full beard, appeared in court wearing a long-sleeve white dress shirt, dark tie and traditional Muslim skull cap. Maryland prosecutors last week asked to vacate Syed’s conviction and for a new trial, saying they lacked “confidence in the integrity” of the verdict.

Lee’s brother, Young Lee, fought back tears as he addressed the court, wondering how this turn of events unfolded.

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/19/judge-tosses-conviction-of-adnan-syed-in-serial-case-and-orders-him-released.html

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