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Murdaugh sues clerk over alleged jury interference that overturned his convictions
crime9 days ago

Murdaugh sues clerk over alleged jury interference that overturned his convictions

Alex Murdaugh has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit against former Colleton County court clerk Becky Hill, claiming her actions during his 2023 murder trial improperly influenced the jury and helped prompt the South Carolina Supreme Court to vacate his convictions and order a new trial; Hill has since pleaded guilty to perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct and received probation, while Murdaugh—already imprisoned for separate fraud charges—seeks damages (at least $600,000 cited) and legal fees through the federal suit.

via CNN|
#becky-hill#civil-rights-lawsuit#crime
Murdaugh Sues Ex-Clerk Over Alleged Jury Influence
us-news9 days ago

Murdaugh Sues Ex-Clerk Over Alleged Jury Influence

Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against former South Carolina court clerk Rebecca Hill, accusing her of improper influence on the jury that convicted him and seeking damages, attorney’s fees, and costs. The action follows the South Carolina Supreme Court’s reversal of his murder convictions on grounds that he was denied a fair trial due to Hill’s alleged external influences. Hill has pleaded guilty in a related matter for sharing sealed exhibits and lying about it and received probation. Prosecutors have signaled a possible retrial, while Murdaugh remains imprisoned for other state and federal sentences.

via NBC News|
#becky-hill#civil-rights-lawsuit#jury-tampering
SC Supreme Court orders retrial in Murdaugh murder case over jury influence
law13 days ago

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
SC Supreme Court orders new trial for Murdaugh after overturning murder convictions
crime-and-justice14 days ago

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
"Judge Denies Alex Murdaugh's Request for New Trial Amid Jury Tampering Probe"
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Judge Denies Alex Murdaugh's Request for New Trial Amid Jury Tampering Probe"

During a hearing for Alex Murdaugh's push for a new murder trial, court clerk Becky Hill faced questioning about allegations of jury tampering. Two jurors testified that Hill's comments influenced their guilty verdict, while Hill denied attempting to sway the jury. She also admitted to making $100,000 from book sales with plagiarized content and expressed regret for the plagiarism. Additionally, there were allegations that Hill wanted to sell books and drove a juror home, which raised concerns about her interactions with jurors.

via Fox News|
#alex-murdaugh#becky-hill#crime-and-justice
"Alex Murdaugh's Legal Battle for a New Murder Trial"
legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago

"Alex Murdaugh's Legal Battle for a New Murder Trial"

Alex Murdaugh appeared in court for a pre-evidentiary hearing regarding his appeal for a new murder trial over jury tampering allegations. The defense claims that Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill tampered with the jury to secure media appearances, while the state argues that there was no improper conduct. The judge ordered Hill to be subpoenaed and emphasized the need to determine what she may or may not have said to the jurors. The evidentiary hearing is scheduled for January 29 through 31, and Court TV will provide live coverage. Additionally, other investigations into Hill's behavior, including the publication of her book and wiretapping charges against her son, are ongoing.

via Court TV|
#alex-murdaugh#becky-hill#evidentiary-hearing