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Oklahoma Drops Murder Charge Against Richard Glossip, Avoiding Third Trial
The Intercept • • general
Key Points:
- Richard Glossip, accused of a 1997 murder and twice sentenced to death, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of accessory after the fact, potentially ending his three-decade legal battle.
- Glossip’s original conviction was based largely on testimony from Justin Sneed, who admitted to the murder but implicated Glossip as the mastermind; however, prosecutorial misconduct and false testimony have cast doubt on Glossip’s guilt.
- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who once supported Glossip’s innocence, initially agreed to a plea deal for time served but later reversed course and sought to retry Glossip, leading to prosecutorial challenges and delays.
- Glossip’s sentencing is scheduled for December 17, with his attorneys arguing he has already served sufficient time and should be released, while the state may seek additional prison time.
- Since his release, Glossip has maintained a peaceful life, and his legal team hopes to prevent his return to custody, aiming to finally resolve the decades-long case.
