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Don Knight

@dknightlaw

Death Penalty Defense Attorney

 Littleton, CO
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Joined August 2015
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Will Richard Glossip go to another trial? Oklahoma AG says 'everything is on the table'

Will Richard Glossip go to another trial? Oklahoma AG says 'everything is on the table'

The United States Supreme Court threw out the sentence for an Oklahoma death row inmate. Reaction from Richard Glossip's attorney.

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Thank you @NinaTotenberg for a great interview. npr.org/2025/02/25/nx-s1-530…
Supreme Court orders new trial for death row inmate in Oklahoma

Supreme Court orders new trial for death row inmate in Oklahoma

The court reversed the state court's judgement and sent the case back for a new trial.

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BREAKING: Oklahoma AG files request to vacate conviction of Richard Glossip, almost 25 years after he was first sent to death row for the murder of Barry Van Treese. Glossip has always insisted he is innocent. Story to come with @chronic_jordan
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Unbelievable. Richard Glossip was minutes from death at the hands of the state of Oklahoma. incredible coverage of his case for years by @LilianaSegura and @chronic_jordan. Incredible work by the law firm Reed Smith in uncovering powerful evidence of his innocence.
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BREAKING: Oklahoma AG files request to vacate conviction of Richard Glossip, almost 25 years after he was first sent to death row for the murder of Barry Van Treese. Glossip has always insisted he is innocent. Story to come with @chronic_jordan
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🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 WONDERFUL NEWS! New trial for Richard Glossip! nbcnews.com/politics/supreme…
Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma death row inmate's conviction over flawed trial

Supreme Court throws out Oklahoma death row inmate's conviction over flawed trial

In an unusual case, death row inmate Richard Glossip was backed by the state's Republican attorney general, who agreed the conviction was unsound.

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Praise God the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Richard Glossip
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BREAKING: United States Supreme Court Grants New Trial for Richard Glossip nytimes.com/2025/02/25/us/su…
Supreme Court Grants New Trial to Death Row Inmate in Oklahoma (Published 2025)

Supreme Court Grants New Trial to Death Row Inmate in Oklahoma (Published 2025)

Both sides had told the justices that long-suppressed evidence had undermined the case against the inmate, Richard Glossip.

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“We are thankful that a clear majority of the Court supports long-standing precedent that prosecutors cannot hide critical evidence from defense lawyers and cannot stand by while their witnesses knowingly lie to the jury.
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Today was a victory for justice and fairness in our judicial system.  Rich Glossip, who has maintained his innocence for 27 years, will now be given the chance to have the fair trial that he has always been denied.” Don Knight, attorney for Richard Glossip February 25, 2025
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BREAKING ATTORNEY STATEMENT: #SCOTUS rules #RichardGlossip, innocent on Okla’s death row, is entitled to a new trial as a result of the trial prosecutors’ failure to disclose potentially exculpatory evidence to Mr. Glossip’s trial counsel. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2s3p44th
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I was honored to talk to @Dahlialithwick on this week's Slate Podcast about the Glossip case. slate.com/podcasts/amicus/20…
Richard Glossip Has Never Had a Fair Trial

Richard Glossip Has Never Had a Fair Trial

Richard Glossip has never had a fair trial, but that might not stop SCOTUS from greenlighting his execution.

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Death Row Inmate in Oklahoma Has an Unusual Ally: The State’s Attorney General (Published 2024)

Death Row Inmate in Oklahoma Has an Unusual Ally: The State’s Attorney General (Published 2024)

Both sides told the Supreme Court that long-suppressed evidence about the state’s star witness undermined the case against the inmate, Richard Glossip.

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Opinion | The Supreme Court Should Stop the Glossip Execution (Published 2024)

Opinion | The Supreme Court Should Stop the Glossip Execution (Published 2024)

When prosecutors admit they were wrong in a death penalty case, courts should listen.

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Tomorrow two former U.S. solicitors general – Seth Waxman and Paul Clement – appear before the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to persuade them to set aside Glossip’s conviction and death sentence and order a new trial. saverichardglossip.org/.
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Statement from Don Knight, attorney for Richard Glossip, on the Reed Smith investigation
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Statement from Don Knight, attorney for innocent Oklahoma death row prisoner #RichardGlossip, in response to A.G. O’Connor Seeking Execution Date:
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“Richard Glossip is on death row, and he is actually a member of our church because we broadcast. He watches from McAlester, and I have visited him there. He has maintained his innocence from the beginning,” says Wiggs. kjrh.com/news/local-news/god…
God and the Death Penalty: hear from Tulsa area faith leaders

God and the Death Penalty: hear from Tulsa area faith leaders

The death penalty resumed in Oklahoma, leading to larger conversations about capital punishment.

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.@RealRichGlossip has been on #deathrow in Oklahoma for 24 years for a crime he didn’t commit. His legal team has 29 new witnesses and experts who are ready to testify on his behalf. Sign the petition to save him: actionnetwork.org/petitions/… #SaveRichardGlossip
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To the over 10,000 people who have signed our petition to #SaveRichardGlossip, you are making a difference. And Rich wanted to thank you all himself. saverichardglossip.com/
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