Supreme Court seems likely to give Oklahoma death row inmate a new day in court
The Supreme Court appears likely to give Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip at least another day in court in his long quest to throw out his murder conviction and death sentence
By MARK SHERMAN
Published - Oct 09, 2024, 04:21 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:29 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appeared likely Wednesday to give Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip at least another day in court in his long quest to throw out his murder conviction and death sentence.
The justices heard arguments in a case that has produced a rare alliance in which lawyers for Glossip and the state argued that the high court should overturn Glossip’s conviction and death sentence because he did not get a fair trial.
The victim’s relatives have told the high court that they want to see Glossip executed.
Oklahoma's top criminal appeals court has repeatedly upheld the conviction and sentence, even after the state sided with Glossip.
