Alex Murdaugh’s legal team anticipates a fresh trial for the disgraced lawyer, citing potential jury tampering.
Attorneys for Disgraced South Carolina Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Optimistic for New Trial Amid Allegations of Juror Interference
Attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, representing Alex Murdaugh, have filed a motion seeking a stay of Murdaugh’s double murder conviction and a new trial. The motion alleges that Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill tampered with the jury during the six-week trial.
Allegations of Jury Tampering
The defense attorneys claim that Hill advised jurors to disregard Murdaugh’s testimony and other evidence presented by the defense. They accuse her of pressuring the jury to quickly reach a guilty verdict and misrepresenting crucial information to the trial judge. The motion also states that Hill attempted to remove a juror she believed favored the defense by inventing a story about a Facebook post.
Harpootlian and Griffin have released a statement requesting a federal investigation into the violation of Murdaugh’s civil rights. They believe that the allegations in their petition shed light on certain peculiarities observed during the trial.
Defense Lawyers’ Statement
“The serious allegations in the petition filed today speak for themselves, but we believe they explain a number of peculiarities in the six-week trial,” the defense lawyers said. They also expressed their confidence in Murdaugh’s innocence and their belief that the truth will ultimately prevail.
The motion further claims that Hill instructed jurors not to be misled by the defense’s evidence and warned them not to be fooled by Murdaugh’s testimony. Harpootlian and Griffin are demanding an evidentiary hearing to explore the possibility of a new trial.
During a news conference, Griffin expressed optimism about the chances of obtaining a new trial but acknowledged uncertainty regarding the timeline.
Murdaugh was convicted on two murder charges and received two life sentences without parole. He appealed the conviction and sentencing shortly after. Additionally, a change of plea hearing has been scheduled for September 21, indicating the possibility of Murdaugh changing his not guilty plea for separate federal financial crimes to guilty.
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