Maryland Opposes Bail Request For 'Serial' Star Adnan Syed
The state is arguing that a man whose murder conviction was the focus of the popular "Serial" podcast shouldn't be released on bail.
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The state is arguing that a man whose murder conviction was the focus of the popular "Serial" podcast shouldn't be released on bail.
Adnan Syed, the subject of the popular "Serial" podcast's first season, today filed a motion seeking to be released on bail.
Asia McClain Chapman, a key alibi witness in connection to a 1999 Baltimore murder trial is responding to allegations that claim she was going to lie to help her friend Adnan Syed, who's currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee.
The Maryland attorney general's office says an alibi witness for Adnan Syed told classmates she would lie to help him.
The Maryland attorney general's office says an alibi witness for a man whose murder conviction was re-examined in the popular "Serial" podcast told classmates more than 20 years ago she would lie to help him.
A Baltimore judge was wrong to consider "a novel standalone claim" about the reliability of cellphone tracking evidence in granting a new trial for a man whose murder conviction was re-examined in a popular "Serial" podcast, the Maryland attorney general's office says.
Maryland's attorney general intends to fight a ruling that would grant Adnan Syed a new trial.
The defense team for the man convicted of murder and featured in the podcast "Serial" is expanding ahead of a new trial with help from a major law firm.
Adnan Syed of "Serial" will get a new trial after his conviction was vacated over cell tower testimony. Rabia Chaudry brought Syed's case to the producers for "Serial" and wrote an upcoming book called "Adnan's Story." She joins CBSN from Green Belt, Maryland to discuss.
The family of Hae Min Lee has issued a statement about Adnan Syed's new trial.
New trial granted for Adnan Syed, the Baltimore man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and the subject of the "Serial" Podcast.
A key alibi witness in connection to a 1999 Baltimore murder is telling her side of the story in her book, "Confessions of a Serial Alibi."
A retired Baltimore judge who will determine whether a man convicted of a killing at the center of popular podcast "Serial" deserves a new trial said the five-day post-conviction hearing that concluded Tuesday garnered more attention than any other proceeding he'd seen in the state.
Millions have heard the allegations of a botched defense in the "Serial" podcast about Adnan Syed's murder conviction.
As a convicted murderer seeks a new trial in a case spotlighted by the popular "Serial" podcast, an alibi witness who was never before called to testify in the case has cast doubts about testimony from the case's former prosecutor, who she says persuaded her not to come forward with information that might help win the defendant a new trial.
It was crime reporting that went viral. Now the Serial podcast about the murder of a Baltimore teen and the conviction of her ex-boyfriend is playing out in court.
A man convicted of murder at the center of a popular podcast will be headed back to court next week.
Maryland attorneys say a man convicted of murder at the center of a popular podcast shouldn't have a new trial.
A convicted killer at the center of a popular podcast that raised questions about his guilt and whether he had a fair trial will seek to call an alibi witness who has never before testified and include her testimony in his request for a new trial, which is pending in an appeals court.
A new chapter is the real-life murder mystery is about the begin.
The convicted killer at the center of the popular podcast "Serial" is making his case that an appeals court should toss his conviction because his lawyer failed to interview an alibi witness and never inquired about the possibility of a plea deal.
A Maryland murder case captivates millions when it becomes a hit online podcast. Now the man convicted of killing his high school girlfriend will get a chance to appeal.
Millions have listened to his story on the podcast called "Serial," but now it could have a whole new ending. A Maryland appeals court has decided to review the murder conviction of Adnan Syed.
Big break. The subject of the popular podcast "Serial" is granted the right to appeal. It comes a decade after the Baltimore teen was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend.
The man at the center of a wildly popular podcast based on his 2001 Baltimore murder conviction now waits for an appeals court to decide if he should get a new shot at clearing his name.
Millions of people nationwide hit the road to visit loved ones during another record holiday travel season. The hectic rush to get back home began for many on Thursday, including here in Maryland.
A Maryland community is providing support and hope for a Harford County woman who lost her father during a house fire on Christmas Day.
To take a look back at 2024, we've compiled a list of the top most read stories this year on CBS News Baltimore.
Three courthouses in Downtown Baltimore reopened Thursday after water quality tests found elevated levels of Legionella bacteria last week.
If you have a fir tree drying out and shedding needles in your living room, there are several ways to dispose of or repurpose the tree to keep holiday clean-up to a minimum.
A Maryland community is providing support and hope for a Harford County woman who lost her father during a house fire on Christmas Day.
If you have a fir tree drying out and shedding needles in your living room, there are several ways to dispose of or repurpose the tree to keep holiday clean-up to a minimum.
Calm now, but eventually wet and warmer weather on the way
The new year will bring new changes for Maryland. Here's a break-down of some of the new legislation that will take effect on January 1, 2024.
Millions of people nationwide hit the road to visit loved ones during another record holiday travel season. The hectic rush to get back home began for many on Thursday, including here in Maryland.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Tyrone Manning with Baltimore Center Stage shares details on ArtsCentric's Black Nativity show.
Sankofa Children's Museum of African Culture brings African art to life.
Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist Dr. Christina Lee shares how to prevent digital hoarding and declutter your mind.
Black-owned Janlitfeather Gourmet shares its signature popcorn and alcohol-free drinks.
The Baltimore Ravens will open their official Ravens Holiday Pop-Up Flock Shop at M&T Bank Stadium from Sunday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 24.
For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Ravens will be on the road, playing on Christmas Day.
Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh.
Lamar Jackson was solid in Baltimore's biggest game of the season so far.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Calm, and a bit milder tomorrow. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
Normal highs for late December are in the mid-40s and normally you'd expect low temperatures in the upper 20s. We are seeing guidance suggesting highs in *at least* the 50s starting this weekend. And overnight lows near our average daytime high most days. And there is more good news. Those temperatures will come with showers Saturday, Sunday, and into Monday. That is rain we still really need.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Our forecast looks calm for Thursday and Friday. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Our forecast looks to be a calm one with, by Saturday through New Year's Eve, a nice warm-up coming our way. Not just a push of mild air but warm air with daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
With bitterly cold temperatures, and mixed precipitation now behind us, Marylanders can look forward to much calmer weather on Christmas.
Millions of people nationwide hit the road to visit loved ones during another record holiday travel season. The hectic rush to get back home began for many on Thursday, including here in Maryland.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Calm, and a bit milder tomorrow. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
A recycling program in Howard County has been turning Christmas trees into mulch since 1993.
Courtney Butash said the smoke alarm in her Harford County home woke her up early on Christmas morning. "My room was filled with smoke," she said. "My first instinct was jumping up and saving my son."
A person was found dead after a Christmas Day house fire in Joppa; Three Baltimore City courthouses reopened after Legionella bacteria was detected in the water; and the Baltimore County Council plans to vote in early January to pick a county executive.