Adnan Syed, whose murder conviction was called into question by the popular podcast "Serial," can get another shot to prove his innocence, a Maryland appeals court ruled Thursday.
Two years ago, a judge vacated Syed's conviction and ordered
a new trial. Prosecutors appealed, maintaining that there was no new evidence in the case. But the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the state's second-highest court, rejected the state's argument — putting Syed's fate back in the hands of a lower court for a new trial.
Syed has been in prison for nearly 20 years. His attorney, Justin Brown, tweeted his excitement moments after the 138-page ruling was released.
