Former death row inmate granted bond, after nearly being executed 3 times

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Former death row inmate granted bond, after nearly being executed 3 times

An Oklahoma inmate who was given a new trial after nearly three decades on death row has now been granted bond, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997. …

An Oklahoma inmate who was given a new trial after nearly three decades on death row has now been granted bond, laying the groundwork for his first release from prison since 1997. Richard Glossip, 63, was arrested that year in the killing of his former boss, Barry Van Treese . After numerous legal challenges, execution dates and "last meals," Glossip on Thursday was presented with a path out of incarceration. …

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