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Here’s the Evidence Adnan Syed From ‘Serial’ Used to Argue He Deserves a New Murder Trial
Syed’s defense presented two key arguments in the post-conviction petition, including the allegation that Syed’s 1999 trial counsel was fatally ineffective.
The New Season of 'Serial' Started This Morning
It focuses on the story of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, the US soldier who allegedly deserted his post during the Afghanistan War and wound up spending five years in Taliban captivity.
An Interview with Starlee Kine on Turning Detective for Her New Podcast, 'Mystery Show'
Got an everyday mystery you need solving? The radio host, writer, and producer is your gal.
Adnan Syed from 'Serial' May Be Inching Closer to Receiving a New Trial
A Monday ruling offers hope of new witness testimony for the man convicted of murder in 2000.
Maryland Prosecutors Are Standing Behind Their Conviction of 'Serial' Suspect Adnan Syed
Prosecutors urged a Maryland court to deny Adnan Syed's request for appeal on Wednesday, rejecting his claim that his lawyer was ineffective and didn't help him negotiate a plea deal.
Meet Louis Ortiz, America’s Most Convincing Barack Obama Impersonator
We sat down with Louis Ortiz, the 45-year-old Puerto Rican Barack Obama impersonator and star of the forthcoming documentary Bronx Obama, about performing for Republican crowds and the time he tried to hustle French Montana out of $250.