Adnan Syed to stay free after judge decides on time served for his murder sentence in ‘Serial’ case

UPDATED: March 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM PST

Both prosecutors and defense attorneys said Syed doesn’t pose a risk to public safety.

Originally Published: March 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM PST

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The judge's decision to allow Syed’s continued freedom marks a somewhat anticlimactic milestone for the case, which has received extensive media coverage and multiple court challenges over the years.