Richard Glossip granted bond after nearly 30 years in prison
An Oklahoma judge has granted bond to Richard Glossip, allowing for his release as he awaits retrial. Glossip has spent nearly three decades on death row for a 1997 murder. (sources: thehill, cbsnews, ap, theguardian, cnn)
Richard Glossip has been granted $500,000 bail by an Oklahoma judge, marking his first potential release from prison since his conviction in 1997. He awaits a retrial after being nearly executed three times.
- Glossip was convicted in 1997 for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and her daughter.
- He has been on death row for nearly 30 years.
- An Oklahoma judge cited the extensive record in Glossip's case when granting bond.
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