Former Oklahoma death row inmate back in court as case proceeds to retrial in 1997 murder case
Summary
Richard Glossip, who was on Oklahoma’s death row for nearly 30 years for a 1997 murder, is back in court as his case moves toward a retrial. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction last year because of false testimony, and he was recently released on bond while waiting for the next step.Key Facts
- Richard Glossip was convicted for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese, his former boss.
- Prosecutors said the murder was part of a murder-for-hire plan, involving a baseball bat death.
- The U.S. Supreme Court found that prosecutors let a key witness give false testimony, violating Glossip’s rights.
- Glossip spent almost 30 years on death row and had nine scheduled execution dates.
- He was released on bond last month while awaiting retrial.
- Oklahoma plans to retry him but will not seek the death penalty again.
- Glossip has said he is innocent and has received support from public figures, including Kim Kardashian.
- Van Treese’s family wanted the original conviction and sentence to remain as decided by the courts.
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