Prosecutors drop charges against Adnan

Syed, murder case made famous by

'Serial' podcast
Adnan Syed was convicted for his girlfriend's murder in 2000.
ByLuke Barr and Mark Osborne
October 11, 2022, 5:34 PM
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Prosecutors have dropped charges against Adnan Syed, the man who was convicted of killing his
girlfriend in 2000, a case made popular by the 2014 "Serial" podcast that investigated issues
with the prosecution.

A spokesperson for the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office confirmed to ABC News that
prosecutors are dropping the case against Syed.

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