A Big Break In the ‘Serial’ Case: Subject Adnan Syed Wins Motion to Appeal Murder Case

JUSTICE SERVED?

The convicted murderer won a motion to appeal and present new evidence to fight his case—including Asia McClain’s claim that Syed was with her at the time of the murder.

Published Feb. 7 2015 1:46PM EST

The most (in)famous inmate in Maryland received some good news on Friday—but he is not a free man yet. Adnan Syed, the convicted murderer who became a national name thanks to Sarah Koenig’s wildly

Emily Shire

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A Big Break In the ‘Serial’ Case: Subject Adnan Syed Wins Motion to Appeal Murder Case

The convicted murderer won a motion to appeal and present new evidence to fight his case—including Asia McClain’s claim that Syed was with her at the time of the murder.

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Emily Shire