US Supreme Court Overturns Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Glossip Conviction
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of Richard Glossip, an Oklahoma death row inmate who was sentenced to death for a 1997 murder-for-hire plot. Glossip's lawyers argued that prosecutors withheld evidence that could have aided his defense, and the high court agreed, concluding on Tuesday that the prosecution violated its constitutional duty to correct false testimony. The justices threw out Glossip's conviction and granted him a new trial, giving him another chance at a fair trial after 27 years of wrongful imprisonment.
- The outcome of this ruling highlights the vulnerability of defendants in death penalty cases when prosecutors fail to disclose critical evidence, emphasizing the need for improved oversight and accountability.
- How will this decision impact the broader conversation about the fairness and effectiveness of capital punishment in the United States?