South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction
The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction and ordered a new trial, citing concerns that jury tampering involving the county clerk influenced the verdict. The court said it had no choice despite the time and resources spent on the case. The decision is part of an ongoing legal effort for Murdaugh, who was originally sentenced to consecutive life terms for the 2021 deaths of his wife and son and is still serving time for related financial crimes.
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh, who was accused of killing his wife and son in June 2021.
In a unanimous ruling, South Carolina’s high court ordered a new trial due to jury tampering concerns involving the county clerk.
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“Although we are aware of the time, money, and effort expended for this lengthy trial, we have no choice but to reverse the denial of Murdaugh’s motion for a new trial due to [Becky] Hill’s improper external influences on the jury and remand for a new trial,” the justices wrote in the 5-0 ruling.
The decision is the latest twist in the case.
Murdaugh was previously sentenced to two consecutive life terms for shooting his wife and son on their hunting estate. He remains in prison for financial crimes.
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