Murdaugh sues clerk over alleged jury interference that overturned his convictions

Alex Murdaugh has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit against former Colleton County court clerk Becky Hill, claiming her actions during his 2023 murder trial improperly influenced the jury and helped prompt the South Carolina Supreme Court to vacate his convictions and order a new trial; Hill has since pleaded guilty to perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct and received probation, while Murdaugh—already imprisoned for separate fraud charges—seeks damages (at least $600,000 cited) and legal fees through the federal suit.