JUST IN: A judge vacates the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, years after the podcast “Serial” chronicled his case and cast doubt on his role in the slaying of former girlfriend Hae Min Lee.
Lee's brother, Young Lee, wept throughout his virtual court appearance, wondering how this turn of events unfolded.
Steve Kelly, a lawyer for Lee's family asked Phinn to delay Monday's proceedings by seven days so the victim's brother could attend and address the court.
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