Alex Murdaugh Pleads Guilty to 100 Financial Crimes, Seeks 27-Year Prison Sentence

Alex Murdaugh, a prominent South Carolina lawyer, has pleaded guilty to over 100 financial crimes, admitting to embezzling over $9 million from clients in a scheme that lasted for years. Prosecutors say Murdaugh used his family name and reputation to con clients at his law firm. The prosecuting attorney is seeking a 27-year sentence, but sentencing will be determined at a later date to allow victims to speak in victim impact statements. Murdaugh's financial crimes trial was scheduled to coincide with his murder trial, where he is accused of killing his wife and son to distract from his financial crimes.