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Federal court rejects Murdaugh’s appeal that 40 years is too harsh for stealing millions
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Federal court rejects Murdaugh’s appeal that 40 years is too harsh for stealing millions

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal court has rejected Alex Murdaugh’s request to throw out his 40-year sentence for stealing from clients and his law firm. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel said in April that he chose a harsher prison sentence because Murdaugh stole from “the most needy, vulnerable people,” clients who were maimed in wrecks or lost loved ones and …

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South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury
8 months, 4 weeks ago

South Carolina court official resigns as state probes allegations of tampering with Murdaugh jury

Associated Press  

WALTERBORO, S.C. — A South Carolina court official under investigation amid allegations of tampering with the jury in the Alex Murdaugh trial announced her resignation on Monday. Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill said that her resignation would take effect immediately during a news conference in front of the courthouse. “Managing a trial with such importance to the people …

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Alex Murdaugh is denied new double-murder trial after judge hears jury tampering allegations
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Alex Murdaugh is denied new double-murder trial after judge hears jury tampering allegations

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina judge on Monday denied Alex Murdaugh’s bid for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of court of tampering with a jury. Judge Jean Toal said she wasn’t sure if Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill was telling the truth that she never spoke to jurors about the case, saying she was …

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Murdaugh Murders Season 2: Key revelations from new Netflix series
1 year, 3 months ago

Murdaugh Murders Season 2: Key revelations from new Netflix series

The Independent  

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Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes — the first time he’s admitted blame to a judge
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes — the first time he’s admitted blame to a judge

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh did something Thursday he hasn’t done in the two years since his life of privilege and power started to unravel — plead guilty to a crime. In exchange, authorities get a requirement placed in almost every plea deal, which is especially significant in this case: “The Defendant agrees to be fully truthful and …

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Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to committing crime for first time
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to committing crime for first time

The Independent  

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Another twist in the Alex Murdaugh double murder case. Did the clerk tamper with the jury?
1 year, 3 months ago

Another twist in the Alex Murdaugh double murder case. Did the clerk tamper with the jury?

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Alex Murdaugh’s double murder case has been full of twists and turns: How did a dog crack the case? Murdaugh’s lawyers filed court papers saying he deserves a new trial because elected Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill allegedly tampered with the jury that found him guilty earlier this year. Hill also allegedly told the jury …

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