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Md. Supreme Court Upholds Adnan Syed's Murder Conviction

Case Draws National Attention Due to “Serial” Podcast

In a closely watched case, the Maryland Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of Adnan Syed. Syed was convicted in 2000 of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, and has been serving a life sentence.

The Case

Syed's case gained national attention in 2014 when it was featured in the first season of the podcast “Serial.” The podcast raised questions about the strength of the evidence against Syed.

The Court's Decision

The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that the trial court did not err in admitting cell phone records into evidence. The court also found that Syed's trial attorney was not ineffective.

Impact of the Decision

The ruling is a setback for Syed's efforts to overturn his conviction. However, Syed's attorneys have said that they plan to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.