by Rabia Chaudry | May 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
Today is Adnan’s birthday. Today he turns 34.* I wrote before about how, in the early years of his incarceration, my mother dreamt that Adnan would be released from prison in his 30’s, specifically after the age of 35. My husband says my mother told him it...
by Rabia Chaudry | Apr 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Sunday I visited Adnan after a very long time – at least four months. Since he was moved to Cumberland six years ago, it’s been difficult for anyone, including his family, to see him often. The trip takes most of the day going back and forth and the...
by Rabia Chaudry | Feb 3, 2015 | Serial Episodes, Things Left Unsaid
I never intended a tour, but it looks like it’s turning into one. Starting with Stanford Law School a few weeks ago, American Law last week, and Columbia Journalism on Friday, the next few months will take me to about a dozen other venues to speak about...
by Rabia Chaudry | Dec 9, 2014 | Serial Episodes, Things Left Unsaid
Having never had an actual conversation with Cristina Gutierrez, I can’t say for sure how she felt about Adnan or his guilt or innocence. It would seem, from Episode 10, that she was broken up after the trial which could have been from either from her believing...
by Rabia Chaudry | Dec 8, 2014 | Serial Episodes
The thing about racism, xenophobia, gender bias, age discrimination, and a host of other prejudices is that unless you’re part of the target group, its very hard to get it. The past few weeks have been gut wrenching as grand juries in the murders of both...
