"Judge Denies Alex Murdaugh's Request for New Trial Despite Jury Tampering Allegations"

Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh, convicted of murdering his wife and son, was denied a new trial despite alleging jury tampering by a court clerk. The judge ruled that the alleged misconduct did not directly influence the guilty verdict. Murdaugh's attorneys plan to continue his appeal, arguing that testimony about his financial crimes unfairly influenced the murder trial. Despite his ongoing legal battles, Murdaugh is also serving a 27-year sentence for financial crimes and has agreed not to appeal that sentence.