Supreme Court to Consider Oklahoma Inmate's Bid for New Trial

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments related to Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip's attempt to overturn his murder-for-hire conviction. He claims prosecutors withheld exculpatory evidence. Despite maintenance worker Justin Sneed confessing to the murder, Glossip's conviction is under scrutiny due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear pivotal arguments on Wednesday regarding Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip's request to overturn his 1997 murder-for-hire conviction, based on claims of withheld evidence.

Glossip was convicted of orchestrating the murder of Barry Van Treese, but new evidence suggests prosecutorial misconduct. Justin Sneed, who confessed to the crime, testified against Glossip in exchange for a plea deal.

The Oklahoma attorney general supports Glossip's appeal, yet the Supreme Court appointed private attorney Christopher Michel to defend the conviction's integrity. A ruling is expected by June.

(With inputs from agencies.)