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Coverage dated February 25, 2025

Baltimore prosecutors give up fight to vacate Adnan Syed’s murder conviction ahead of hearing to reduce his prison sentence

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By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Baltimore’s top prosecutor is no longer seeking to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, the man whose case garnered national attention in the “Serial” podcast over a decade ago.

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  1. Local News 8

    Baltimore prosecutors give up fight to vacate Adnan Syed’s murder conviction ahead of hearing to reduce his prison sentence (opens Local News 8)

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    By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Baltimore’s top prosecutor is no longer seeking to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, the man whose case garnered national attention in the “Serial” podcast over a decade ago.

  2. NBC Chicago

    Baltimore state's attorney withdraws motion to vacate Adnan Syed's murder conviction (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said his office is withdrawing a previously filed motion to vacate Adnan Syed’s murder conviction.

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Adnan Syed (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Baltimore prosecutors have announced their decision to withdraw a motion to vacate Adnan Syed

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