Adnan Syed, whose murder case gained international attention through the “Serial” podcast, will remain free despite his murder conviction being upheld, as ruled by Baltimore Judge Jennifer Schiffer on Thursday.
Schiffer’s ruling reduces Syed’s sentence to time served, implementing a recent Maryland law that provides a pathway to release for individuals convicted of crimes committed as minors. The decision places Syed, now 43, on supervised probation for five years.
“After considering the entire record, the court concludes that the Defendant is not a danger to the public and that the interests of justice will be better served by a reduced sentence,” Schiffer wrote in her decision….