The States responsibility remains to pursue justice, and to defend what it believes is a valid conviction.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How did you find out about the news?
Have you been able to speak to Adnan yet?
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So Thursday he wasnt able to call anyone, and his lawyer couldnt reach him either.
We expect the guards have told him or he has seen it on the news!
How do you think he reacted to the news?
How has his family?
Are you confident in the new trial?
I am absolutely confident if this case goes to trial again we will get a full acquittal.
There is no evidence linking Adnan to the crime.
In fact, the medical evidence, which I detail in my upcoming book, all but exonerates him.
Is there a sense of vindication or are you waiting for the new trials outcome?
We already feel vindicated and believe his exoneration is a foregone conclusion now.
Its just a matter of time.
On what grounds do you foresee the attorney general appealing Judge Welchs ruling?
Do you feel confident a new trial still would take place?
I dont know what grounds they will appeal on.
I actually think the state will eventually opt, after exhausting appeals, not to retry the case.
They should know they have no way to win.
Asia will be presented as an alibi, as will other witnesses who saw Adnan at school that day.
How do you anticipate your podcast will change along with the new trial?
Is there anything else you wanted to add about Thursdays news?
That it is important to understand Adnan is no longer a convicted man.
His conviction has been vacated, and he now faces murder charges anew, with the presumption of innocence.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
