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Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip
Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma death row inmate who was joined in his bid to have his conviction thrown out by the state's Republican attorney general.
Supreme Court throws out death sentence, murder conviction of Okla. death row inmate
The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out the murder conviction and death penalty for Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma man who has been on death row for more than 25 years. The court found that Glossip's trial violated his constitutional rights, and reversed the state court's judgement and sent the case back for a new trial.
Supreme Court dismisses Oklahoma death row inmate's conviction over flawed trial
In an unusual case, death row inmate Richard Glossip was backed by the state's Republican attorney general, who agreed the conviction was unsound.
Supreme Court Justices Appear Narrowly Divided Over Death Row Prisoner Plea for DNA Testing
The justices heard arguments in the case of a man on death row in Texas who claims DNA testing could spare his life.
Supreme Court orders new trial for death row inmate Richard Glossip
Richard Glossip’s Supreme Court case became a focal point in the national debate over the death penalty, which critics say is unjust or unfairly applied.
Supreme Court orders new trial for Richard Glossip after decades on death row
The Supreme Court ordered that an Oklahoma man convicted of murder, Richard Glossip, who has been scheduled for execution nine times, must now receive a new trial.
Supreme Court Grants New Trial to Death Row Inmate in Oklahoma
Both sides had told the justices that long-suppressed evidence had undermined the case the case against the inmate, Richard Glossip.
US Supreme Court grants Oklahoma death row inmate Glossip new trial
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday in favor of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip in his bid to challenge his conviction for a 1997 murder-for-hire plot and granted him a new trial.
U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas death row inmate’s appeal for DNA test of evidence
Ruben Gutierrez wants to be able to sue prosecutors to compel them to test evidence that he says will prove he did not kill a Brownsville woman in 1998.
Supreme Court divided over death row right to DNA evidence testing
The Supreme Court on Monday was divided over whether a Texas man on death row has a legal right to sue, known as standing, to bring federal civil rights claims challenging the constitutionality of the Texas laws governing DNA testing.
Supreme Court appears swayed by Texas death row inmate’s request for DNA testing
The Supreme Court appeared swayed by a Texas death row inmate’s argument he has the legal right to sue over the state’s laws governing DNA testing, as he seeks to obtain testing on evidence he claims would prevent his execution.
Supreme Court overturns Richard Glossip conviction, orders new trial
The Supreme Court on Monday overturned the conviction and death sentence of Oklahoma inmate Richard Glossip, citing ...
Supreme Court throws out Richard Glossip death sentence, orders new trial in Oklahoma killing
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday scrapped the death penalty sentence and murder conviction of Oklahoma’s Richard Glossip and ...
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Supreme Court grants Richard Glossip new trial in capital case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Richard Glossip, who is on death row in Oklahoma for his role in the 1997 murder of motel owner Barry Van Treese, should get a new trial. In a decision by ...
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor says she has faith court orders will be honored
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Tuesday that she has faith federal court orders will be honored in the ...
Supreme Court maintains pause on Trump bid to immediately fire watchdog agency head
The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, weighs in on a case involving the new Trump administration for the ...