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HBO’s ‘Case Against Adnan Syed’ Returns With New Episode Probing Untested DNA and Alternate Leads

The film emphasizes alleged investigative gaps in Hae Min Lee’s case.

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Rabia Chaudry, attorney and executive producer, at a Q&A for HBO's "The Case Against Adnan Syed" on Feb. 26, 2019 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Episode 5 premiered Sept. 18 on HBO and Max, updating Syed’s story since the original 2019 docuseries.
  • Syed remains free after a March 2025 resentencing to time served with five years of supervised probation, and his conviction technically stands.
  • HBO’s update highlights claims of undisclosed evidence, suppressed witness testimony, and crime-scene DNA that has not been fully tested.
  • The episode focuses attention on Alonzo Sellers tied to a 2020 incident; reporting says his DNA has not been compared with evidence in Lee’s case.
  • Police had not tested new DNA results against alternative suspects as of May 2025, and no additional charges have been filed.