Share this @internewscast.com

Left: Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip (photo via the Oklahoma Department of Corrections via AP, File); Right: The Justices of the United States Supreme Court (Alex Wong/Getty images).

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal of Richard Glossip, the Oklahoma death row inmate whose execution has already been rescheduled eight times. The case created an unusual battle between Oklahoma’s Republican Attorney General and its highest court.

The justices granted certiorari in Glossip v. Oklahoma on Monday morning and directed the parties to brief an additional question of state criminal procedure.

Glossip, now 60, was convicted in 1998 and sentenced to death for the murder-for-hire of his motel-owner boss, Barry Van Treese the prior year. It is undisputed that Justin Sneed actually killed Van Treese. Sneed, who had a history of drug abuse and psychiatric problems that was not disclosed by prosecutors, later testified that he named Glossip as a way of cooperating with prosecutors and avoiding the death penalty himself. Sneed also told other inmates that he acted alone to rob Van Treese with the plan that he and his girlfriend would use the robbery funds to buy drugs.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Participant in Drug Court Program Caught Stealing $375 Worth of Snow Crab Clusters from Publix

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A man named Sam Eric Haywood, Jr.,…

Police Report Parents Using Meth Leave Son at Courthouse

Insets: Jeremy and Jessica Lamp (Livingston County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The Livingston…

Man in Gainesville Arrested for Brandishing Gun at Birthday Party Attendees, Including Kids

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Zion Maurice Berroa, 23, was taken into…

Navy Officer Sentenced to Prison for Killing Girlfriend

Inset: Emmanuel Dewayne Coble (Hanover County Sheriff’s Office). Background: Area of Winns…

Books and TV Shows Connected to Epstein Surge in Popularity Following Trump’s Comments

A sudden resurgence of interest in Jeffrey Epstein, and unanswered questions about…

Authorities Report: 21-Year-Old Shoots Woman Walking Dogs with Partner

Inset: A California woman, pictured in San Leandro, was enjoying a walk…

Lawyer Sentenced to Prison for Involvement in Art Dealer’s Murder

David Replogle (Riverside County Prosecutor”s Office). A 76-year-old lawyer has been sentenced…

Federal Authorities Report Man’s Threats Against Kristi Noem and ICE Agents

Inset: Anthony Kelly (Homeland Security). Background: Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem…

“Family’s Long Wait: Renewed Appeal as Chef Remains Missing After 20 Years”

Police are renewing an appeal for information into the disappearance of a…

Father Impregnates Daughter Resulting in Miscarriage at Walmart: DA Reports

Jerry Lee Martinez (KIII). Authorities in Texas report that a father committed…

Madeline Soto’s Alleged Killer Set to Enter Guilty Plea at Monday’s Hearing

A plea hearing is set for Monday for the man accused of…