Supreme Court tossed Richard Glossip’s conviction: What Comes Next?

Richard Glossip, whose name has become synonymous with Oklahoma’s death penalty debates, is once again before a judge after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction earlier this year.

Monday's hearing could determine whether Glossip will be retried, released or face new legal options.

A Conviction Overturned

Glossip was originally convicted in the 1997 murder-for-hire killing of motel owner Barry Van Treese. The prosecution argued Glossip masterminded the attack, which was carried out by Justin Sneed, a maintenance worker who received a life sentence in exchange for his testimony.

But in February, the nation’s highest court ruled that Glossip’s conviction could not stand because prosecutors had withheld key evidence. Among the suppressed materials were psychiatric records from Sneed, the state’s key witness.

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Nearly 30 Years on Death Row

Since his conviction, Glossip has remained at the center of a legal firestorm. He spent nearly three decades on death row and faced nine separate execution dates — each narrowly avoided. The case drew national and international attention, with critics arguing that Glossip never received a fair trial.

His attorney, Don Knight, says their priority now is securing Glossip’s release.

“My job right now is to get him out of there as quickly as I can,” Knight said.

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What the State’s Top Prosecutor Says

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has taken a nuanced position on the case. While Drummond does not believe Glossip is innocent, he acknowledged serious flaws in how the case was prosecuted.

“I do not believe Richard Glossip is innocent,” Drummond said. “But I believe he did not receive a fair trial.”

That statement has complicated the state’s approach to the case, especially as legal experts weigh the possibility of a new trial or a plea agreement.

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What to Expect from Monday’s Hearing

The hearing is set for 10 a.m. Monday in the Oklahoma County District Court. A judge may decide whether the case will move forward to retrial, if charges will be dismissed, or if Glossip and prosecutors will negotiate an alternate outcome.

Glossip remains in the Oklahoma County Detention Center as his attorneys push for his release.

A Family Still Waiting

For the Van Treese family, the legal twists have prolonged the pain. They’ve waited nearly 30 years for closure.

Despite the case’s many turns, they remain hopeful that justice will eventually be served.

What Could Happen Next?

Legal experts say all options are on the table, including:

1. A new trial on the original charges
2. A plea deal for a lesser sentence
3. Full dismissal of the case
4. A reimposed death penalty

Glossip has maintained his innocence throughout. Monday’s hearing could finally offer a clearer picture of what lies ahead.

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