"Alex Murdaugh Fights for Conviction Overturned Amid Jury Misconduct Claims"

Alex Murdaugh's defense team is demanding a new trial after alleging that a court clerk, Rebecca Hill, directed the jury to convict him, claiming that she said a guilty verdict would boost her book sales. The defense also asserts that Hill urged jurors to disregard Murdaugh's testimony and evidence presented by the defense. However, Hill has denied these allegations, and prosecutors argue that the evidence against her is weak.