Maryland Supreme Court Orders Redo in Adnan Syed Case Due to Victim's Family Rights Violation

The Maryland Supreme Court has ruled that the 2022 hearing, which freed Adnan Syed from prison, violated the rights of the victim's family and mandated a rehearing. Syed, who has maintained his innocence in the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee, was previously released after evidence flaws were found, but his conviction was reinstated in 2023.

The Maryland Supreme Court has ordered a redo of the 2022 court hearing that freed Adnan Syed, ruling that the victim's family's legal rights were violated.

This decision is the latest development in the high-profile case magnified by the "Serial" podcast. Syed was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee in 2000 but was released in 2022 after evidence flaws were identified.

Maryland's Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision to reinstate Syed's conviction, citing inadequate notice given to the victim's family, who were not able to attend the hearing in person. Syed remains free as appeals continue through the state's court system.

(With inputs from agencies.)