Serial

Adnan Syed, subject of 'Serial' podcast, is released after his conviction is vacated

Jaclyn Diaz, Anastasia Tsioulcas — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:35:00 GMT

Syed was 18 when he was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee. Lee was murdered in 1999 when she was also 18.

U.S. Supreme Court Won't Hear Adnan Syed's Appeal, Keeping 'Serial' Subject In Prison

Bobby Allyn — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:22:27 GMT

The high court did not provide an explanation for why it declined to hear the appeal by Syed, who was convicted in 2000 of strangling to death his former girlfriend, Hae Min Lee.

Drug Companies May Bring Up Cuyahoga County Jail In Opioid Trial

Nick Castele — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:58:05 GMT

Drug companies may try to turn the tables on Cuyahoga County in the coming federal opioid trial, presenting evidence on the troubled the county jail and in the department of children and family services in an effort to minimize the role of their drugs in local problems. With jury selection scheduled to begin next week and opening statements set for Oct. 21, attorneys for both sides are disputing which evidence and witnesses should be presented at trial.

After Serial Episodes, Euclid Reduces Marijuana Penalties

Nick Castele — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 22:22:03 GMT

Starting in January, people caught in Euclid with small amounts of marijuana will no longer be looking at six months in jail—and they have the podcast Serial to thank. The city is reclassifying low-level marijuana possession as a minor misdemeanor, which carries a maximum fine of $150.

Former �ǿ��޴�ý Intern Takes Lead Role In Latest Season Of 'Serial'

Steve Brown — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:00:00 GMT

The third season of the hit podcast "Serial" has proven just as popular as its two predecessors, thanks in large part to an Ohio State University graduate…

Ohio Attorney General Candidates Differ On Criminal Justice Reform, ECOT

Adrian Ma — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 12:30:05 GMT

The candidates for Ohio Attorney General, Steve Dettlebach and Dave Yost, talked criminal justice reform in their first debate. The discussion came after…

'Serial' Inspires New Cleveland State Law School Course

David C. Barnett — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:07:47 GMT

Local law students are getting a new insight into the Cuyahoga County justice system thanks to the latest season of Serial. A new Cleveland State…

Cleveland's Spotlight in "Serial" Has Local Lawyer Blogging Response

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:00:00 GMT

The hit podcast Serial has turned its attention to Cleveland's Justice Center for its third season. The first two episodes, about the case of a young woman charged with hitting a police officer in a bar fight and a judge who belittles and chastizes the defendants who come before him, have already cast a harsh light on the proceedings there. A local attorney, Rebecca Maurer, is providing a counternarrative and context for the podcast through her blog, SerialLand.

'Serial' Subject Adnan Syed Deserves A New Trial, Appeals Court Rules

Colin Dwyer — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 18:26:00 GMT

Maryland's second-highest court has upheld a ruling vacating Syed's murder conviction, which the hit podcast covered. Syed will be retried in a lower court, provided Thursday's ruling isn't appealed.