State's Attorney Issues Statement on Judge's Decision to Re-Sentence Adnan Syed

Baltimore, Md. (March 6, 2025) - “Today, the Court granted Mr. Syed’s motion under the Juvenile Restoration Act. My office’s decision to withdraw the Motion to Vacate, coupled with Judge Schiffer’s re-sentencing to Life, suspending all but the time served with five years of supervised probation, was a just outcome for a tragedy that took the life of a young woman whose family is forever altered. I hope the Lee family can find peace and healing in the aftermath of this challenging experience. My office is here to support them whenever they may need it.” - Ivan J. Bates, State’s Attorney

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