"Alex Murdaugh's Legal Team Fights to Remove Judge Clifton Newman from Criminal Case Over TV Interview"

Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of murdering his wife and son, are seeking to remove Judge Clifton Newman from his case, citing his remarks during sentencing and public interviews as evidence that he can no longer be considered impartial. They want Newman removed from the upcoming trial for a string of financial crimes as well. Murdaugh's lawyers also accuse the Colleton County Clerk of Court of tampering with the murder trial jury. The defense is asking the state Supreme Court to suspend any trials or hearings until they determine whether Newman should be removed.