The Supreme Court is set to reconsider the case of Richard Glossip, a death row inmate in Oklahoma who has maintained his innocence for over two decades. Glossip was convicted for the 1997 murder of his former boss, Barry Van Treese, in what prosecutors alleged was a murder-for-hire plot. The key witness against Glossip, Justin Sneed, received a life sentence in exchange for his testimony.
New evidence that emerged last year has raised concerns about the fairness of Glossip's trial. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has acknowledged that crucial evidence, including information about Sneed's psychiatric condition, was not disclosed to the defense. Additionally, a box of evidence in the case was destroyed, potentially impacting Glossip's defense.
