Adnan Syed will be allowed to appeal his conviction of murdering his ex-girlfriend, a case popularized by the Serial podcast, The Washington Post reports.
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals filed its decision on Friday, and Syed's lawyers can now move forward with the appeals process, which can include the presentation of new evidence.
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