Serial Subject Adnan Syed Breaks Silence After Prison Release

The Feb. 2 hearing addressed an appeal filed by Lee’s family over the judge’s September 2022 decision, alleging their rights were violated because they didn’t receive enough notice about the court hearing, in which Syed’s conviction was vacated. They subsequently requested a new hearing, which could require reinstating Syed’s 2000 conviction, to allow Lee’s brother to participate, the Associated Press reported. 

After hearing, Lee family’s attorney told reporters, per the Associated Press, “We’re not on a campaign to have Adnan Syed put back in jail. This is about respecting victims and their representatives.”

The Appellate Court of Maryland is expected to issue a ruling in response to the Lee family’s appeal within 90 days.