The US Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, ordering a new trial due to evidence being withheld by the state. Glossip was convicted of paying someone to murder a motel owner in 1997. The court found that false testimony was given during the trial, and prosecutors failed to correct it. Glossip denied involvement in the murder but admitted to helping conceal it. His attorney expressed gratitude for the decision, stating that prosecutors cannot hide evidence or allow witnesses to lie. Justices Thomas and Alito dissented, while Barrett preferred to let a state court decide the next steps. Glossip will remain in prison while Oklahoma decides whether to retry him. The state’s Attorney General expressed satisfaction with the outcome, acknowledging that Glossip did not receive a fair trial but maintaining his belief in Glossip’s guilt. The ruling was seen as a victory for justice and fairness in the judicial system, allowing Glossip the chance to have the fair trial he has long been denied.
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