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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lea Skene

Adnan Syed's murder conviction still stands as he seeks sentence reduction in 'Serial' case

Despite documented problems with the evidence against him and an earlier request from prosecutors to clear his record, Adnan Syed will remain a convicted murderer, according to court papers filed Tuesday night.

The decision from Baltimore prosecutors comes ahead of a scheduled hearing Wednesday morning where a judge will consider whether to reduce Syed’s sentence, but this means the conviction itself is no longer in question.

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