Richard Glossip, once on death row in Oklahoma, is back at a legal crossroads. With his murder conviction overturned in February, Glossip has been held at the Oklahoma County Detention Center since April, waiting, once again, for the state’s decision.
Nine Execution Dates — No Final Judgment
For nearly 30 years, Glossip has faced execution nine times. Despite multiple delays, questions around his conviction have only grown.
“I’m not a murderer, and I don’t deserve to die for this,” Glossip said during a past clemency hearing.
Prosecutorial Misconduct at the Center of Case
The U.S. Supreme Court found serious due process violations in Glossip’s trial. According to the ruling, prosecutors allowed false testimony and withheld evidence — including details about the state’s key witness, Ju