The Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip due to allegations of withheld evidence related to the state’s main witness in his case. Glossip, convicted in 1998 for arranging a murder, has faced execution nine times and had his last meals three times before stays were granted. The ruling, a major win for Glossip, is based on new evidence that emerged in recent years, indicating prosecutorial misconduct in Glossip’s trial. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for the majority, citing a violation of the prosecution’s obligation to correct false testimony.
The case, which drew national attention, involved notes revealing that Glossip’s co-defendant, Justin Sneed, had a serious psychiatric condition, information that was not disclosed to Glossip’s defense team. Despite the dissent of two conservative justices, the court’s decision for a new trial has been hailed as a victory for justice and fairness. Glossip’s attorney, Don Knight, expressed his client’s thrill and emphasized the need for a fair trial after maintaining his innocence for 27 years.
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who called for a new trial, stated that his office would review the ruling and determine the next steps to ensure justice is served. The Van Treese family, whose loved one was the victim of the murder Glossip was convicted of arranging, expressed confidence in the outcome of a new trial. The family urged prosecutors not to pursue a lesser charge and to demonstrate perseverance in seeking justice.
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