"Alex Murdaugh's Jury Tampering Allegations: A Bid for a New Murder Trial"

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Alex Murdaugh, convicted of the shooting deaths of his wife and son, is alleging jury tampering and seeking a new trial. His attorneys claim that a clerk of court tampered with the jury, but the judge has set a difficult standard for them to prove. The hearing will question jurors and the clerk, Becky Hill, who is also facing allegations of misconduct. Murdaugh, who is serving a 27-year sentence for theft, maintains his innocence and is expected to appear in court in a prison jumpsuit.
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- New Murder Trial for Alex Murdaugh? A Judge Will Soon Decide. The New York Times
- Who is SC court clerk Hill accused of Murdaugh jury tampering? The State
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