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Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso was arrested on five felony charges involving a minor, according to State Attorney James Uthmeier, and Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended him from his duties as the case proceeds.
South Carolina Judge Jean Toal denied Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new murder trial, criticizing county clerk Rebecca Hill for being "attracted by the siren call of celebrity" and allegedly making comments implying Murdaugh’s guilt to jurors. Toal found that Hill's comments did not impact the jury's verdict, and she denied the motion for a new trial. The jurors denied being influenced, except for one who felt pressure from other jurors. Hill is also the subject of two open investigations related to her alleged interactions with the jury and allegations of using her position for personal gain.
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.