The court said the victim’s family didn’t receive adequate notice to attend the hearing in person, violating their right under state law to be “treated with dignity and respect.”
Adnan Syed's murder conviction still stands in 'Serial' case as court orders new hearing
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The Appellate Court of Maryland largely affirmed their arguments, reinstated Syed’s conviction and called for a new vacatur hearing - a decision both parties have since appealed for different reasons.
Exonerees support Adnan Syed in recent court filing as appeal drags on
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