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Judge overturns 2000 murder conviction of Adnan Syed in Baltimore Maryland

Nation Oct 11

Prosecutors drop charges against Adnan Syed

By Brian Witte, Associated Press

Nation Sep 19

Convicted murderer Adnan Syed arrives at the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland February 4, 2016. The Maryland man whose 2000 murder conviction was thrown into question by the popular "Serial" podcast was in court today to argue he deserved a new trial because his lawyers had done a poor job with his case. Photo by Gary Cameron/REUTERS
Adnan Syed, subject of ‘Serial’ podcast, to be released from prison

The case received widespread attention in 2014 when "Serial" focused on Lee's killing and raised doubts about some of the evidence prosecutors had used.

By Brian Witte, Associated Press

Nation Nov 25

Convicted murderer Adnan Syed arrives at the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland February 4, 2016. The Maryland man whose 2000 murder conviction was thrown into question by the popular "Serial" podcast was in court today to argue he deserved a new trial because his lawyers had done a poor job with his case. Photo by Gary Cameron/REUTERS
Justices reject bid for new trial for Adnan Syed from ‘Serial’ podcast case

Syed is serving a life sentence after he was convicted in 2000 of killing 17-year-old Hae Min Lee and burying her body in a Baltimore park.

By Mark Sherman, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

World Dec 11

Army photo of Bowe Bergdahl via Getty Images
Bergdahl says he left base to expose ‘leadership failure’

BOISE, Idaho — Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl says he walked off his base in Afghanistan to cause a crisis that would catch the attention of military brass.

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

World Dec 10

Army photo of Bowe Bergdahl via Getty Images
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Bowe Bergdahl debate reignites with ‘Serial’ season, House report

For the first time, Bowe Bergdahl's version of his experience is being heard publicly. On the podcast "Serial," the Army sergeant explains why he left his post in Afghanistan without permission before being captured by the Taliban. A prisoner swap…

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Nov 02

‘Serial’ announces deal with Pandora for season 2 streaming rights

By Gretchen Frazee

Season 2 of the popular public radio podcast “Serial” will be made available on Pandora, in addition to iTunes and on its own website.

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May 28

‘Serial’ podcast to continue with two new cases, starting this fall

By Joshua Barajas

Producers of the most popular podcast in history announced two new seasons Wednesday, beginning this fall.

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Feb 07

‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed granted appeal by Maryland court

By Elisabeth Ponsot

The Maryland Court of Appeals has ruled that it will hear arguments in defense of Adnan Syed, the subject of the blockbuster true crime podcast "Serial," in June.

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