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Supreme Court Frees Richard Glossip, Retrial Set Without Death Penalty

6/24/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled testimony violated Richard Glossip’s right to a trial, overturning his conviction and freeing him.
He will appear before an Oklahoma judge on June 23, 2026, to decide retrial or evidentiary hearing.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a murder retrial without the death penalty.
Supporters like Kim Kardashian have campaigned for Glossip’s release while Barry Van Treese’s family urged the Court to keep the conviction.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled testimony violated Richard Glossip’s right to a trial, overturning his conviction and freeing him.
He will appear before an Oklahoma judge on June 23, 2026, to decide retrial or evidentiary hearing.
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a murder retrial without the death penalty.
Supporters like Kim Kardashian have campaigned for Glossip’s release while Barry Van Treese’s family urged the Court to keep the conviction.