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Serial S01 - Update 1: Day 01, Adnan Syed’s Hearing

Serial S01 - Update 1: Day 01, Adnan Syed’s Hearing

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February 2016: Sarah Koenig ducks back into the Adnan Syed case for a few days. There’s a hearing in Baltimore—a court proceeding that’s been nearly sixteen years in the making. Syed’s attorney will introduce new evidence, and present a case for why his conviction should be overturned. Sarah and producer Dana Chivvis will discuss what happens, day by day.


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Comments (6)

Shubham Narula

Adnan might or might not have done this but idk how a jury convicted him cuz there are so many doubts here. I think he also got very unlucky due to her attorney's health and how she acted in court. one thing that bothers me is how don (hae's bf) said the prosecutor yelled at him for not saying Adnan seemed dangerous during there first meeting. that says it all there

Jul 18th
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Tony Villarreal

just to reflect on season 1. Why would a jury or the police believe Jay after he was caught in so many lies? They should have had a 2nd mistrial because of the prosecutors suggesting a lawyer to represent him. That lawyer was working harder then if he picked up any other random case. For the prosecution. This case didn't have enough evidence from the get go, especially not to be bound over to circuit court. This case was put together by 1 persons statement. Jay. The question I have is, why did Jay know we're the car was and why we're his shovels used? So syed came to him and not only did he help, but he also brung his own tools (shovel). That makes me believe that Jay was more involved then he claims. Maybe they both did it, and Jay's just dragging the idea that syed will admit he did it and tell the whole story of what actually happened. Maybe they both did it together. Aaand another thing, there seems ti be a lot of bud smoking going on during when the crime actually took place and a

Mar 15th
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RachaelBg

what about the other witnesses? her boyfriend at the time and his friend?

Mar 8th
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kyle barry

why the pronunciation K Nig, Sara? I'm from the E.C. everyone says Koenig.

Sep 26th
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Serial S01 - Update 1: Day 01, Adnan Syed’s Hearing

Serial S01 - Update 1: Day 01, Adnan Syed’s Hearing

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