UPDATE: As of 10:20 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2025, the judge in the case recused herself from the case. No hearing was held on Thursday, and a new judge will be appointed.

News 9 spoke with Richard Glossip's attorney and will share the latest soon.

The judge did not give a reason for her recusal.

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A newly filed court document argues that Richard Glossip’s legal team should be granted his release, claiming a binding agreement made with Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond prevents a new trial.

In the filing, Glossip’s attorney, Don Knight, states that the deal was never a plea agreement but rather a civil dismissal-release agreement, which he says is legally enforceable.

Former death row inmate Glossip, who has been fighting for his freedom for decades, faces on

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