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title: News Coverage
description: "# News Coverage about the Adnan Syed Case ### Related Pages This page contains news coverage of the original crime and, as the case has continued, relevant reports from traditional news media. There was also plenty of coverage of [Serial Podcast…"
url: "https://donclinedinstandthekillingofhaeminlee.debisimons.com/wiki/news-coverage/"
updated: "2024-07-11"
category: Media
---

# News Coverage

# News Coverage about the Adnan Syed Case

### Related Pages

This page contains news coverage of the original crime and, as the case has continued, relevant reports from traditional news media. There was also plenty of coverage of [Serial Podcast itself,](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/serial/)[analysis of ](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/serial/)[the phenomenon, and broader reactions](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/serial/), which we have collected on a dedicated page. We also have another page for [TV shows, radio, books, plus podcasts and other non-traditional media](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/all-media/other-books-podcasts-and-video/) where entire episodes, or more, were dedicated to the case.

Adnan’s attorney [C Justin Brown has been posting updates](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/all-media/news-coverage/#Brownupdates) when there are developments in the case.

### Crime Coverage and First/Second Trial

[Who Was Hae Min Lee?](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.abc2news.com/who-was-hae-min-lee) ABC News (Baltimore) Video Collection, ABC2 has been rebranded as WMAR-TV

[Snow panic starts with a few TV flakes](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1999-01-14/features/9901140248_1_salt-chunk-light-tuna-eyewitness), Kevin Cowherd, Baltimore Sun, 1/14/99

[In Baltimore County, information sought on woman missing . .](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1999-02-04/news/9902040039_1_baltimore-county-college-of-baltimore-randallstown). Staff Reports, Baltimore Sun, 2/4/99

[Body found in park is missing woman, 18](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1999-02-12/news/9902120061_1_hae-min-lee-block-of-rockridge-road-lee-s-father), Peter Hermann and Young Chang, Baltimore Sun, 2/12/99

[Ex-boyfriend is charged in teen’s killing](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1999-03-01/news/9903010074_1_min-lee-young-lee-woodlawn), Amy Oakes, Baltimore Sun, 3/1/99

[Slain teen is remembered as ‘joyful, full of love,’](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1999-03-12/news/9903120122_1_min-lee-lacrosse-woodlawn) Jay Apperson, Baltimore Sun, 3/12/99

[Jury finds teen guilty of killing ex-girlfriend](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2000-02-26/news/0002280318_1_woodlawn-high-min-lee-syed), Caitlin Francke, Baltimore Sun, 2/26/00

[19-year-old gets life sentence for killing former girlfriend](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2000-06-07/news/0006070134_1_syed-honors-student-urick), Caitlin Francke, Baltimore Sun, 6/7/00

### Interviews with Witnesses

[Former teammate remembers Hae Min Lee](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20141219-Former-Teammate-Remembers-Hae-Min-Lee-Lacrosse-Magazine-via-archivedotorg.pdf), Kathryn Twigg Arrildt, Lax Magazine, 12/18/14

[Hae Min Lee’s Lacrosse Story](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20141219-Serial-Revisits-Murder-of-Woodlawn-Md-Lacrosse-Magazine-viarchivedotorg.pdf), Matt White, Lax Magazine, 12/19/14

[Exclusive: Jay, Key witness from ‘Serial’ tells his story for the first time, Part 1](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://theintercept.com/2014/12/29/exclusive-interview-jay-wilds-star-witness-adnan-syed-serial-case-pt-1/), [Natasha Vargas-Cooper](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/natasha-vargas-cooper/), [The Intercept](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/employer/the-intercept/), 12/29/14 [[Jay Wilds](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/jay-wilds/) interview]

[Jay Speaks Part 2: ‘Hae was dead before she got to my house. Anything that makes Adnan innocent doesn’t involve me’](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://theintercept.com/2014/12/30/exclusive-jay-part-2/), Natasha Vargas-Cooper, The Intercept, 12/30/14 [Jay Wilds interview]

[Jay Speaks Part 3: The collateral damage of an extremely popular podcast about murder](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://theintercept.com/2014/12/31/jay-speaks-part-3/), Natasha Vargas-Cooper, The Intercept, 12/31/14 [Jay Wilds interview]

[Exclusive: Prosecutor in ‘Serial’ case goes on the record](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://theintercept.com/2015/01/07/prosecutor-serial-case-goes-record/), Natasha Vargas-Cooper & [Ken Silverstein](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/ken-silverstein/), The Intercept, 1/7/15 [[Kevin Urick](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/kevin-urick/) interview]

[Exclusive: Serial prosecutor defends guilty verdict in Adnan Syed case](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://theintercept.com/2015/01/14/exclusive-serial-prosecutor-defends-guilty-verdict-adnan-syed-case-part-ii/), Natasha Vargas-Cooper & Ken Silverstein, The Intercept, 1/4/15 [Kevin Urick interview]

[See the [Serial Podcast page](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/serial/) for discussions and responses to The Intercept interviews]

[Exclusive: Potential alibi witness for convicted murderer in ‘Serial’ breaks silence with new affidavit](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20150207064140/https://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/01/20/exclusive-potential-alibi-witness-for-convicted-murderer-in-serial-breaks-silence-with-new-affidavit/), Madeleine Morgenstern, The Blaze, 1/20/15 [[Asia McClain](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/asia-mcclain/)]

[‘Serial’ prosecutor blows off interview: Is he hiding something?](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160424044504/http://thedeansreport.com:80/item/132-serial) [Seema Iyer](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/seema-iyer/), The Dean’s Report, 2/2/15 [Kevin Urick]

[Serial exclusive: The teachers of Woodlawn speak out](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://observer.com/2015/02/serial-exclusive-the-teachers-of-woodlawn-high-speak-out/), Peter DeCandia, The Observer, 2/15/15

[Asia McClain speaks out about ‘Serial’s’ Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqwUqzZ2lpE), ABC News, 2/10/16

[Retired Baltimore surveyor traces steps of ‘Serial’ murder investigation](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-serial-surveyor-buddemeyer-20160229-story.html), Colin Campbell, [Baltimore Sun](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/employer/baltimore-sun/), 2/29/2016 [[Philip Buddemeyer](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/philip-buddemeyer/)]

[Surveyor Philip Buddemeyer revisits ‘Serial’ case](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXiZl8c4ZO0), Kevin Richardson, Baltimore Sun, 2/29/16 (video interview with Buddemeyer on site in Leakin Park)

Also check out [season 1 of the Truth and Justice podcast](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/all-media/other-books-podcasts-and-video/#other-TJ), which includes interviews with Krista Myers, Laura E S, Neighbor Boy and a number of [other podcasts and TV shows](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/all-media/other-books-podcasts-and-video/) which featured interviews with people from this case.

### Post-Conviction Hearing (February 2016)

[‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed has day in court, makes case for new trial](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-syed-hearing-day-one-20160203-story.html), [Justin Fenton](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/justin-fenton/), Baltimore Sun, 2/3/16

[Adnan Syed’s post-conviction hearing day 1: Asia McClain finally takes the stand](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160302173714/http://www.thefrisky.com:80/2016-02-03/adnan-syeds-post-conviction-hearing-day-1-asia-mcclain-finally-takes-the-stand), [Amelia McDonell-Parry](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/amelia-mcdonell-parry/), The Frisky, 2/3/16

[Adnan Syed returns to court Wednesday, friends and family maintain his innocence](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160901074551/http://www.abc2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/adnan-syed-returns-to-court-wednesday-friends-and-family-maintain-his-innocence), [Christian Schaffer](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/christian-schaffer/), ABC2 News WMAR Baltimore, 2/3/16

[Adnan Syed to argue his innocence at hearing to consider new evidence](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/03/adnan-syed-serial-hearing-new-evidence-hae-min-lee-murder), [Baynard Woods](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/baynard-woods/), The Guardian, 2/3/16

[Woman tells Adnan Syed hearing she was dissuaded from providing him with potential alibi](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/04/woman-tells-adnan-syed-hearing-she-was-dissuaded-from-providing-him-with-potential-alibi), Baynard Woods, The Guardian, 2/3/16

[Testimony turns away from alibi witness to cellphone tower data in Adnan Syed hearing](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-syed-hearing-day-two-20160204-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 2/4/16

[Adnan Syed’s post-conviction hearing day 2 (part 1): Asia McClain finishes testifying](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160209064026/http://www.thefrisky.com:80/2016-02-04/adnan-syeds-post-conviction-hearing-day-2-part-1-asia-mcclain-finishes-testifying/), Amelia McDonell-Parry, The Frisky, 2/4/16

[Adnan Syed’s post-conviction hearing day 2 (part 2): Expert Gerald R. Grant Jr. eviscerates the State’s cell site evidence](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160303135843/http://www.thefrisky.com:80/2016-02-05/adnan-syeds-post-conviction-hearing-day-2-part-2-expert-gerald-r-grant-jr-eviscerates-the-states-cell-site-evidence), Amelia McDonell-Parry, The Frisky, 2/4/16

[Adnan Syed appears in court for post-conviction hearing](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160901091401/http://www.abc2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/adnan-syed-appears-in-court-for-post-conviction-hearing), Christian Schaffer, ABC2 News WMAR Baltimore, 2/4/16

[Lawyers question how witness knew case details at Adnan Syed hearing](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/04/adnan-syed-hearing-asia-chapman), Baynard Woods, The Guardian, 2/4/16

[Adnan Syed hearing: Legal expert says failure to call alibi witness ‘changed the ballgame’s result,’](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-syed-hearing-day-three-20160205-story.html) Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 2/5/16

[Adnan Syed’s post-conviction hearing day 3 (part 1): Expert says Asia McClain’s alibi testimony would have been a ‘game changer,’](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160303024511/http://www.thefrisky.com:80/2016-02-05/adnan-syeds-post-conviction-hearing-day-3-part-1-expert-says-asia-mcclains-alibi-testimony-would-have-been-a-game-changer) Amelia McDonell-Parry, The Frisky, 2/5/16

[Potential alibi witness cross-examined in Adnan Syed case](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160901022502/http://www.abc2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/potential-alibi-witness-cross-examined-in-adnan-syed-case), Christian Schaffer, ABC2 News WMAR Baltimore, 2/5/16

[Experts say there’s a strong argument for a new trial for Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160909054815/http://www.abc2news.com/news/region/baltimore-city/experts-say-theres-a-strong-argument-for-new-trial-for-adnan-syed), Christian Schaffer, ABC2 News WMAR Baltimore, 2/5/16

[Adnan Syed hearing extended as lawyers spar over cellphone records](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/05/adnan-syed-hearing-extended-cell-phone-records), Baynard Woods, The Guardian, 2/5/16

[Adnan Syed’s post-conviction hearing day 3 (part 2): The State’s fancy FBI cell expert totally goofs](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160302173719/http://www.thefrisky.com:80/2016-02-06/adnan-syeds-post-conviction-hearing-day-3-part-2-the-states-fancy-fbi-cell-expert-totally-goofs), Amelia McDonell-Parry, The Frisky, 2/6/16

[Hae Min Lee’s family says Syed hearings have ‘reopened wounds few can imagine’](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-syed-lee-statement-20160207-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 2/7/16

[‘Serial’ subject’s bid for new trial angers dead woman’s family](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/08/us/serial-subjects-bid-for-new-trial-angers-dead-womans-family.html), Ashley Southall, The New York Times, 2/7/16

[Serial case: victim’s family offers rare statement before hearing resumes](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/feb/07/serial-case-hae-min-lee-statement-adnan-syed-hearing-baltimore), Baynard Woods, The Guardian, 2/8/16

[‘Serial’ case: Adnan Syed hearing expected to wrap up Tuesday](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-syed-hearing-day-four-20160208-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 2/8/16

[Testimony concludes in hearing on ‘Serial’ case](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20170311035148/http://www.abc2news.com:80/news/region/baltimore-city/prosecution-witnesses-next-up-in-hearing-on-serial-case), Christian Schaffer, ABC2 News WMAR Baltimore, 2/8/16

[Adnan Syed hearing continues in Baltimore](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.steinershow.org/podcasts/prisons-and-prisoners/adnan-syed-hearing-continues-in-baltimore/), The Marc Steiner Show , Steinershow.org, 2/8/16

[Adnan Syed hearing: FBI agent accuses defense of manipulating evidence](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/feb/08/serial-case-adnan-syed-post-conviction-hearing-hae-min-lee-baltimore), Baynard Woods, The Guardian, 2/9/16

[Adnan Syed’s post-conviction hearing, day 4: Chad Fitzgerald and Dave Irwin are back, plus ‘Useless Steve’ testifies](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160302060344/http://www.thefrisky.com:80/2016-02-09/adnan-syeds-post-conviction-hearing-day-4-chad-fitzgerald-dave-irwin-are-back-plus-useless-steve-testifies), Amelia McDonell-Parry, The Frisky, 2/9/16

[‘Serial’ case: Adnan Syed hearing wraps up](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-syed-hearing-day-five-20160209-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 2/9/16

[Lawyers wrap up closing arguments in ‘Serial’ case](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160417080334/http://www.abc2news.com:80/news/region/baltimore-city/lawyers-wrap-up-closing-arguments-in-serial-case), Christian Schaffer & Mallory Sofastaii, ABC2 News WMAR Baltimore, 2/9/16

[Judge, not armchair ‘Serial’ detectives, to decide retrial](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20180422174125/http://www.timesheraldonline.com/article/zz/20160209/NEWS/160204917), Juliet Lindermann, Associated Press, in New Yorker and various other publications 2/9/16

[Adnan Syed’s post-conviction hearing, day 5: Closing arguments & final thoughts](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20160303071014/http://www.thefrisky.com:80/2016-02-10/adnan-syeds-post-conviction-hearing-day-5-closing-arguments-final-thoughts) Amelia McDonell-Parry, The Frisky, 2/10/16

[Judge defers ruling on retrial for Adnan Syed in ‘Serial’ murder case](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/feb/10/adnan-syed-serial-case-judge-defers-ruling-retrial), Baynard Woods, The Guardian, 2/10/16

[Asia McClain speaks out about ‘Serial”s Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://abcnews.go.com/US/serial-trial-star-witness-asia-mcclain-speaks/story?id=36826305), [Mariam Khan](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/mariam-khan/), ABC News, 2/10/16

[Thiru Vignarajah Statement, Press Q&A 2/9/16](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://youtu.be/x9kNoN4qiJc), [Jessica DaSilva](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/jessie-dasilva/), 2/9/16

[Adnan Syed Attorney Press Conference](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://youtu.be/RRP0OgoVlx4), Brown & Nieto LLC, 2/10/16

[Sitting with Adnan](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://cjbrownlaw.com/sitting-with-adnan/), [Justin Brown](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/c-justin-brown/), BrownLaw, 2/13/16

[The most memorable quotes from the Adnan Syed hearing](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://web.archive.org/web/20180825112612/http://thedeansreport.com/item/157-adnanhearingquotes), Seema Iyer, The Dean’s Report, 2/15/16

[5 things I learned from reporting on Adnan Syed’s post-conviction hearing](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://crimefeed.com/2016/02/tk-things-i-learned-from-covering-adnan-syeds-post-conviction-hearing/), Amelia McDonell-Parry, Crime Feed, 2/16/16

[New evidence in ‘Serial’ hearing comes 16 years later](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.bna.com/new-evidence-serial-n57982067395/), Jessica DaSilva, BNA Criminal Law Reporter, 2/17/16

### New Trial Granted (June 2016) & Request for Bail (October 2016)

[Adnan Syed, of ‘Serial’ podcast, gets a retrial in murder case](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/01/us/serial-adnan-syed-new-trial.html?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&module=RelatedCoverage&region=Marginalia&pgtype=article), Jonah Engel Bromwich & Liam Stack, The New York Times, 6/30/16

[Conviction vacated, new trial granted for Adnan Syed of ‘Serial,’](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-adnan-syed-new-trial-20160630-story.html) Justin Fenton & Justin George, Baltimore Sun, 6/30/16

[Adnan Syed of ‘Serial’ granted new trial](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://abcnews.go.com/US/adnan-syed-serial-trial/story?id=40260186), Mariam Khan, ABC, 6/30/16

[With a major victory in hand, still a long road ahead for Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-serial-syed-next-steps-20160701-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 7/1/16

[Family of victim from ‘Serial’ case reacts to new trial ruling](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-serial-lee-family-reacts-20160701-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 7/1/16

[‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed might fight for bail, lawyer says](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://abcnews.go.com/US/serial-subject-adnan-syed-fight-bail-lawyer/story?id=40267715), Mariam Khan, ABC, 7/1/16

[‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed: 4 key pieces of evidence, explained](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/serial-subject-adnan-syed-4-key-pieces-of-evidence-explained-20160701), Amelia McDonnell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 7/1/16

[Victim’s family ‘disappointed’ by Adnan Syed’s retrial](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/03/us/adnan-syed-retrial-hae-min-lee-family-disappointed-retrial.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0), Liam Stack, The New York Times, 7/2/16

[Hogan Lovells joins forces with Justin Brown to represent Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160706005918/en), Business Wire, 7/6/16

[The reasons ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed may receive a new trial](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://abcnews.go.com/US/reasons-serial-subject-adnan-syed-receive-trial/story?id=40373228), Mariam Khan, ABC News, 7/7/2016

[Adnan Syed’s new lawyers may want to talk to Sarah Koenig–And Jay](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/07/08/adnan-syeds-new-lawyers-may-want-talk-sarah-koenig-jay/), Marisa M. Kashino, Washingtonian, 7/8/16

[Two former classmates dispute account of alibi witness for ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-serial-syed-alibi-questioned-20160822-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 8/22/16

[Deputy attorney general who handled ‘Serial’ case appeal for state leaving position](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-vignarajah-resigns-20160902-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 9/2/16

[‘Serial’: Can the State Stop Adnan Syed From Getting a New Murder Trial?](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/serial-can-the-state-stop-adnan-syeds-new-murder-trial-w432267), Amelia McDonnell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 10/24/16

[‘Serial’ Subject Adnan Syed Seeks Prison Release While Awaiting New Trial,](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/serials-adnan-syed-seeks-prison-release-while-awaiting-trial-w446366) Amelia McDonnell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 10/24/16

[Lawyers for Adnan Syed, of ‘Serial’ Podcast, Ask Court to Free Him on Bail](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/25/us/lawyers-for-adnan-syed-of-serial-podcast-ask-court-to-free-him-on-bail.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0), Jonah Engle Bromwich New York Times, 10/24/16

[Serial’s Adnan Syed Launches Bid to Be Released From Prison](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://abcnews.go.com/US/serials-adnan-syed-launches-bid-released-prison/story?id=43007464), Miriam Khan, ABC News, 10/24/16

[Serial’ podcast subject Adnan Syed asks for release from prison](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-adnan-syed-filing-20161024-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 10/24/16

[​Adnan Syed asks for release from prison while he awaits retrial in Serial case](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/oct/24/serial-adnan-syed-retrial-hae-min-lee-baltimore), AP, The Guardian, 10/24/16

[Adnan Syed’s attorneys file motion for release](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQN4HB3LIY0&), Vanessa Herring, WBALTV 11, 10/25/16

[State files opposition to Adnan Syed’s request for bail hearing](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-syed-bail-opposition-20161110-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 11/10/16

### Court of Special Appeals Affirms New Trial Ruling (March 2018 – present)

[Maryland Court of Special Appeals upholds new trial for Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.wbaltv.com/article/maryland-court-of-special-appeals-upholds-new-trial-for-adnan-syed/19632757), WBALTV 11, 3/29/18

[New trial for ‘Serial’ subject Adnan Syed upheld by Maryland appeals court](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-adnan-syed-ruling-20171205-story.html), Justin Fenton, Baltimore Sun, 3/29/18

[‘Serial’: Adnan Syed wins right to new trial based on alibi evidence](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/serial-adnan-syed-wins-right-to-new-trial-based-on-alibi-evidence-629200/), Amelia McDonnell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 3/29/18

[HBO announces ‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’ docuseries](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/hbo-announces-the-case-against-adnan-syed-docuseries-628292/), Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 5/16/18

[‘Serial’: Baltimore State’s Attorney race could mean freedom for Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/serial-baltimore-states-attorney-race-could-mean-freedom-for-adnan-syed-630462/), Amelia McDonnell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 5/21/18

### Maryland Court of Appeals Overrules Grant of New Trial (March 2019 – present)

[Adnan Syed of ‘Serial’ is Denied a New Trial by Maryland Court of Appeals](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/08/us/adnan-syed-case-conviction.html), Jacey Fortin, The New York Times, 3/8/2019

[Adnan Syed deserves a new, and fair, trial, 42 wrongly convicted men and women say](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-op-0419-syed-retrial-20190415-story.html), Marty Tanklieff, Baltimore Sun, 4/18/2019

### Legal Perspectives from Maryland Attorneys

[Blog of Adnan Syed’s attorney](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://cjbrownlaw.com/blog/), [C. Justin Brown](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/c-justin-brown/). News and developments from 12/14/16 are covered on [Adnan Syed updates](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://cjbrownlaw.com/adnan-syed-updates/) page

[ALA’s and Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.marylandpostconviction.com/?p=45), Erica J. Suter, Maryland Post Conviction, 2/11/15

[Ineffective assistance of counsel: trial strategy vs. screw up](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.marylandpostconviction.com/?p=99), Erica J. Suter, Maryland Post Conviction, 2/6/16

[Ineffective assistance of counsel part 2: prejudice](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.marylandpostconviction.com/?p=104), Erica J. Suter, Maryland Post Conviction, 2/8/16

[Ineffective assistance of counsel part 3: how much proof and other post-conviction details](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.marylandpostconviction.com/?p=130), Erica J. Suter, Maryland Post Conviction, 2/9/16

[A new Supreme Court decision could affect State v. Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://mdappblog.com/2016/03/08/a-new-supreme-court-decision-could-affect-state-v-syed/), [Steve Klepper](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/steve-klepper/), Maryland Appellate Blog, 3/8/16

[What’s next for Adnan Syed: Post-conviction review is more of a marathon than a sprint](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.marylandpostconviction.com/?p=168), Erica Suter, Maryland Post Conviction, 7/4/16

[Don’t appeal Syed’s new trial](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-syed-appeal-20160707-story.html), Steven M. Klepper, Baltimore Sun, 7/9/16 [op-ed]

[What’s Next for Adnan Syed? [UPDATE]: What’s been filed and what’s coming](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://www.marylandpostconviction.com/?p=189), Erica Suter, Maryland Post Conviction, 9/17/16

[Part 1: Syed v. State: The Significance of the Latest Decision by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://marylandpostconviction.com/syed-v-state-the-significance-of-the-latest-decision-by-the-maryland-court-of-special-appeals/), Erica Suter, Maryland Post Conviction,
3/30/18

[Part 2: The Alibi Issue](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/http://marylandpostconviction.com/part-2-the-alibi-issue/). Erica Suter, Maryland Post Conviction, 3/31/18

[Maryland Certiorari Statistics, September Term 2017](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://mdappblog.com/2018/06/11/maryland-certiorari-statistics-september-term-2017/), Steve Klepper, MD Appeal blog, 6/11/18

[July 2018 Maryland Certiorari Grants Include State v. Adnan Syed](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://mdappblog.com/2018/07/12/july-2018-maryland-certiorari-grants-include-state-v-adnan-syed/), Steve Klepper, MD Appeal blog, 7/12/18

Follow [Justin Brown](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/c-justin-brown/), [Erica Suter](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/erica-suter/) and [Steve Klepper](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/people/steve-klepper/) on Twitter for spontaneous insights, technical explanations and the latest developments in the case. [Colin Miller’s Evidence Prof blog](https://web.archive.org/web/20230914194516/https://www.adnansyedwiki.com/all-media/undisclosed-blogs/) is still providing regular legal analysis.

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