U.S. Supreme Court Weighs Richard Glossip's Fate in Controversial Death Row Case

The U.S. Supreme Court is examining the case of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, convicted for a 1997 murder-for-hire. Allegations suggest prosecutors withheld evidence that could have exonerated him. Oklahoma's Attorney General supports Glossip's appeal, while the Supreme Court considers the legitimacy of his conviction.

The U.S. Supreme Court engaged in deliberations on Wednesday regarding Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip's appeal to overturn his 1997 murder-for-hire conviction. Glossip asserts that prosecutors wrongfully withheld evidence beneficial to his defense.

At the core of Glossip's conviction is the testimony of maintenance worker Justin Sneed, who confessed to the murder of motel owner Barry Van Treese, testifying under a plea deal that Glossip commissioned the act. Questions surrounding Sneed's credibility and mental health treatment have emerged.

Oklahoma's Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond has unusual support for Glossip's case, acknowledging prosecutorial misconduct and revealing key suppressed evidence. As the Supreme Court reviews the case, Justice Neil Gorsuch abstained due to prior involvement, and a decision is anticipated by June.

(With inputs from agencies.)