Richard Glossip has entered a guilty plea to a lesser charge of accessory after the fact, resulting in the dismissal of a murder charge against him. This plea occurs just before his third trial for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese. Glossip's attorneys contend he should be released due to time served, while the Oklahoma Attorney General plans to seek additional prison time. The case has been complicated by lost evidence and questions about the integrity of the prosecution's case.
Key facts
- Richard Glossip pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact on November 12, 2026.
- The murder charge against Glossip was dismissed less than a month before his third trial.
- Glossip was previously convicted and sentenced to death for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese.
- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond plans to seek additional prison time for Glossip.
- Glossip's sentencing hearing is scheduled for December 17, 2026.
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