Richard Glossip on Life After Decades on Death Row
Richard Glossip, released from death row after nearly 30 years, is adjusting to life outside prison. He describes his first days of freedom and the challenges of acclimating to a world he hasn't experienced for decades. Support from his wife, Lea, and a community of advocates has been crucial in his transition.
- ▪Richard Glossip was released from custody on May 19, 2026, after the U.S. Supreme Court vacated his conviction.
- ▪His bond was set at $500,000, with funds provided by Kim Kardashian, a prison reform advocate.
- ▪Glossip is adjusting to life outside prison, including the sensation of walking on carpet after years on concrete.
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Richard Glossip on Life After Decades on Death Row In an exclusive interview at home in Oklahoma City, Glossip describes his first days of freedom in a world he hasn’t experienced for nearly 30 years. Liliana Segura, Jordan Smith May 30 2026, 6:18 a.m. Share Copy link Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Richard Glossip and his wife, Lea, after his release from custody on May 19, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo: Liliana Segura/The Intercept For three decades, Richard Glossip lived on concrete. First at the Oklahoma County jail, after his arrest for murder in 1997, and then in the underground bunker housing death row inmates at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary.
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