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us-news11 days ago•402 min saved

Murdaugh murder retrial moved to new venue with past testimony and DNA review allowed

A South Carolina judge granted a change of venue for Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder retrial, moving proceedings from Colleton County and allowing jurors to hear his earlier testimony, while also authorizing independent DNA testing of Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails. The judge indicated she will designate the new host county in a formal order, noting the 2023 conviction was overturned by the state Supreme Court due to pretrial publicity and misconduct by a county clerk.

via NBC News|

#alex-murdaugh #change-of-venue #colleton-county

crime11 days ago•7 min saved

Murdaugh retrial venue clash looms as judge weighs Charleston move

Friday’s Lexington status hearing will weigh moving Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial from Colleton County to Charleston, with prosecutors opposing Charleston due to cost and logistics while the defense argues a larger Charleston-area pool would improve impartiality. The session also covers motions to dismiss the 2022 indictments over allegedly fabricated evidence, a bid for independent DNA testing, and other pretrial issues ahead of the April 2027 retrial, as Judge Debra McCaslin has signaled flexibility on venue and recently ordered Murdaugh to appear unshackled when media are present.

via CNN|

#alex-murdaugh #charleston-county #crime

legal18 days ago•2 min saved

Murdaugh Fee Suit Tossed Over Causation Gap After Clerk's Jury Comments

A federal judge dismissed Alex Murdaugh's $600,000 lawsuit against former clerk of court Rebecca Hill, ruling there was no causal link between Hill's juror comments and the murder charges; the suit was dismissed without prejudice, leaving room to refile, as Murdaugh's retrial remains tentatively scheduled for April 2027.

via courttv.com|

#alex-murdaugh #dismissal-without-prejudice #jury-taint

us-news1 month ago•77 min saved

Murdaugh Heads to Court for Murder Retrial After Convictions Overturned

Alex Murdaugh returns to court in South Carolina for a murder retrial after the state Supreme Court overturned his 2023 murder convictions due to juror-influence concerns; he remains in prison serving federal and state sentences, and prosecutors are pursuing a new trial over the killings of his wife and son.

via AP News|

#alex-murdaugh #homicide #legal-proceedings

us-news3 months ago•26 min saved

New DNA Clue Could Rewrite Murdaugh Murder Retrial

Lawyers for Alex Murdaugh say they’ll introduce previously undisclosed DNA evidence at his retrial—specifically male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails that doesn’t match Alex or any family member and wasn’t added to CODIS—to argue his innocence and suggest other possible suspects. The defense follows the South Carolina Supreme Court’s overturning of his 2023 double-murder conviction for the killings of Maggie and Paul at the family estate, while Murdaugh remains jailed for financial crimes. Prosecutors argued the motive was to cover up financial crimes, but the defense is pushing multiple alternative theories and noting unexamined evidence, such as tire-track leads, that weren’t pursued. The retrial context centers on the 2021 murders of Maggie and Paul and the broader questions surrounding the case and timing.

via New York Post|

#alex-murdaugh #dna #false

law3 months ago•16 min saved

SC High Court Orders New Trial for Alex Murdaugh Over Jury Influence

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s two life sentences for the 2021 murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul, ordering a retrial after finding county clerk Becky Hill improperly influenced the jury; the decision remands the case for a new trial, a development that has reportedly angered Murdaugh’s son Buster who fears reliving the trauma and notes growing strain in their relationship.

via stylecaster.com|

#alex-murdaugh #buster-murdaugh #jury-influence

law3 months ago•3 min saved

SC Supreme Court orders retrial in Murdaugh murder case over jury influence

South Carolina’s Supreme Court vacated Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 murder conviction, ordering a new trial after ruling a county clerk’s prejudicial remarks and outside influence compromised the defendant’s fair-trial rights; the court also criticized the judge for admitting unrelated financial-crimes evidence. Prosecutors plan to retry Murdaugh, who remains imprisoned for a separate 40-year federal sentence and is not slated for release.

via Al Jazeera|

#alex-murdaugh #becky-hill #jury-impartiality

us-news3 months ago•5 min saved

SC Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murders, Orders New Trial

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's 2023 murder convictions for the killings of his wife and son, citing the Colleton County clerk's improper influence on the jury and remanding the case for a new trial; Murdaugh remains imprisoned for related financial crimes, and Hill has since pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and perjury in a separate case.

via CBS News|

#alex-murdaugh #jury-misconduct #new-trial

crime-and-justice3 months ago•181 min saved

SC Supreme Court orders new trial for Murdaugh after overturning murder convictions

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 murder convictions for the killings of his wife Maggie and son Paul, saying the trial was tainted by the county clerk Becky Hill’s improper external influences on jurors, and remanded for a new trial in a 5-0 decision. Murdaugh remains serving life sentences for the murders and has faced related financial crimes; Hill later pled guilty to related charges. The ruling sets the stage for a fresh trial in a case that has drawn widespread public and media attention.

via CNN|

#alex-murdaugh #becky-hill #crime-and-justice

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Mixed Reactions to Hulu's 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family'

Alex Murdaugh's legal team criticizes Hulu's series 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family' for inaccuracies and misrepresentations of his personal relationships, expressing disappointment and concern over the portrayal without their input, as the series depicts the events surrounding his family and the murders of his wife and son.

via Deadline|

#alex-murdaugh #death-in-the-family #dispute

commentary10 months ago•9 min saved

Unraveling the Murdaugh Family Tragedy and Scandal

The article critiques the series 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family,' highlighting how it exposes the corrupt and privileged world of the Murdaugh family, with a focus on Maggie Murdaugh's complicity and societal conditioning that enables such toxic dynasties, ultimately reflecting on the broader implications of power and impunity in America.

via Salon.com|

#alex-murdaugh #commentary #family-crime

crime2 years ago•7 min saved

"Alex Murdaugh Receives 40-Year Federal Prison Sentence for Financial Crimes"

Disgraced legal scion Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for federal financial fraud crimes, to run concurrently with a previous sentence, after swindling several clients at his law firm out of over $10m. The new sentence exceeds the 30 years prosecutors asked for and will run concurrently with the state sentences he is already serving. In addition to the 40-year sentence, he has been ordered to pay $8.7m to be divided among several victims, his former law firm, and the bank he used to funnel stolen funds. Murdaugh has also been convicted of murdering his wife and son and has faced allegations of breaking his plea deal by lying on a polygraph test.

via The Independent|

#alex-murdaugh #crime #federal-sentencing

crime-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh Receives 40-Year Sentence for Financial Crimes and Deception"

Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm, in addition to serving a life sentence without parole for the murders of his wife and son. The judge imposed a harsher punishment due to the impact on vulnerable victims, and Murdaugh must also pay nearly $9 million in restitution. Prosecutors suspect he is withholding information about the $6 million he stole and may have had help in his criminal schemes. Murdaugh attributed his actions to opioid addiction, but the judge dismissed this explanation, emphasizing the complexity of his financial crimes.

via The Guardian US|

#alex-murdaugh #crime-and-justice #disbarred-attorney

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Alex Murdaugh Receives 40-Year Sentence for Financial Crimes"

Alex Murdaugh, already serving two life sentences for the murder of his wife and child, has been sentenced to an additional 40 years in prison for financial crimes, including bank fraud and money laundering. He admitted to stealing millions from his law firm and apologized to the victims, expressing guilt and shame. The judge harshly sentenced him for stealing from vulnerable people seeking legal help and ordered him to pay over $8.7 million in restitution. Murdaugh's attorneys argued for his release from a plea agreement violation after he failed a polygraph test.

via ABC News|

#alex-murdaugh #crime #financial-crimes

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Alex Murdaugh Receives 40-Year Sentence for Financial Crimes"

Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for stealing from clients and his law firm, in addition to serving a life sentence without parole for killing his wife and son. The 55-year-old will also have to pay nearly $9 million in restitution and is accused of not telling the whole truth about the $6 million he stole. Murdaugh blamed his crimes on a nearly two-decade addiction to opioids, but the judge scoffed at this explanation, stating that no truly impaired person could pull off such complex financial transactions.

via CBS News|

#alex-murdaugh #crime #federal-prison