Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction

Adnan Syed, whose case amassed a worldwide following of “Serial” podcast listeners, will remain free even though his murder conviction still stands.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Mar 6, 2025Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction
  2. Mar 7, 2025Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in ‘Serial’ case

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Last development · Mar 7, 2025 — Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in ‘Serial’ case

How each side is putting it

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Rolling StoneLeft· 571d ago

Adnan Syed Will Not Return to Prison After Judge Agrees to Reduce Sentence

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 571d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case

CNNLean Left· 572d ago· ran in 8 outlets

Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction

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Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· KEYT Santa Barbara, KESQ Palm Springs, +5 more
KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 571d ago

Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 571d ago

Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction

KTVZ BendCenter· 571d ago

Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction

Local News 8Center· 571d ago

Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction

KVOA TucsonCenter· 571d ago

Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction

KRDOCenter· 571d ago

Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 571d ago

Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reduction

FOX 5 DCCenter· 571d ago

Adnan Syed will not serve additional prison time, judge rules

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WTHR IndianapolisCenter· 571d ago

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case

Local MemphisCenter· 571d ago

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 571d ago

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in ‘Serial’ case

FOX 61 HartfordCenter· 571d ago

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 571d ago

Judge decides on time served for Adnan Syed in ‘Serial' murder case

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 571d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 572d ago

Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in 'Serial' case - The Daily Reporter

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