"Alleged Jury Tampering: The Impact on Alex Murdaugh's Murder Trial"

A juror in the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh testified that comments made by the Colleton County Clerk of Court influenced her guilty verdict, prompting a hearing to decide whether Murdaugh should receive a new trial. Murdaugh's defense team alleges that the clerk tampered with the jury to secure a book deal and media appearances, while the clerk denies the allegations. The evidentiary hearing includes testimony from jurors and the clerk, with the judge aiming for a one-day proceeding. Murdaugh, serving two life sentences, denies committing the murders and is appealing his conviction, while the clerk is the subject of two open investigations.