The family of murdered Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese expressed confidence that Richard Glossip will be found guilty again after the Supreme Court overturned his conviction and ordered a new trial. Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated that the prosecution failed to correct false testimony during Glossip's original trial in 1997, where he was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder-for-hire scheme.
Derek Van Treese, Barry's son, emphasized that the issue revolves around process and procedure. Despite the need for a new trial, he believes Glossip's guilt of first-degree murder is evident, as indicated by two previous jury verdicts.
Van Treese highlighted the family's long wait for justice, spanning over 10,000 days since Barry's murder. He urged the Attorney General and the Oklahoma County District Attorney's office to handle the case diligently, emphasizing the importance of pursuing the death penalty without political influence.
Glossip's attorney, Don Knight, hailed the Supreme Court's decision as a triumph for justice and fairness in the legal system. Glossip and his wife expressed overwhelming gratitude for the ruling, considering it a life-changing moment.
Currently incarcerated at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, Glossip's fate remains uncertain as authorities deliberate on whether to retry him and seek the death penalty or lesser charges. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond affirmed his belief in Glossip's guilt while expressing sympathy for the Van Treese family's plight.
