"Judge's Ruling on Jury Tampering in Alex Murdaugh Trial"
TL;DR
South Carolina Judge Jean Toal denied Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new murder trial, criticizing county clerk Rebecca Hill for being "attracted by the siren call of celebrity" and allegedly making comments implying Murdaugh’s guilt to jurors. Toal found that Hill's comments did not impact the jury's verdict, and she denied the motion for a new trial. The jurors denied being influenced, except for one who felt pressure from other jurors. Hill is also the subject of two open investigations related to her alleged interactions with the jury and allegations of using her position for personal gain.
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- ‘Attracted by the siren call of celebrity’: What an Alex Murdaugh judge said about the clerk accused of jury tampering CNN
- Alex Murdaugh trial: Clerk Becky Hill's top revelations in jury tampering probe Fox News
- Judge Denies Alex Murdaugh's Request for a New Murder Trial The New York Times
- Juror in Murdaugh murder case says they were influenced by court clerk CNN
- Judge Toal rules no retrial in Murdaugh double-murder case | Murdaugh News The Post and Courier
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