{"id":2048957,"date":"2023-09-29T00:52:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T04:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/latest-fight-in-the-alex-murdaugh-case-is-over-who-controls-the-convicted-murderers-assets\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T00:59:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T04:59:04","slug":"latest-fight-in-the-alex-murdaugh-case-is-over-who-controls-the-convicted-murderers-assets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/latest-fight-in-the-alex-murdaugh-case-is-over-who-controls-the-convicted-murderers-assets\/","title":{"rendered":"New Battle in Alex Murdaugh Case: Asset Control Dispute"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flatest-fight-in-the-alex-murdaugh-case-is-over-who-controls-the-convicted-murderers-assets%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2048957&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Attorneys\u2064 for Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Seek Federal Government&#8217;s Help in Recovering Stolen Assets<\/h2>\n<p>In \u2064a bold move, \u200cthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-key-points-from-trump-campaign-press-conference-on-challenges-to-election-results\/\" title=\"9 Key Points from Trump Campaign Press Conference on Challenges to Election Results\">legal team<\/a> representing convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is urging the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-state-2024-race-shapes-up-as-candidates-vie-to-replace-katie-porter\/\" title=\"California's 2024 race intensifies as contenders compete for Katie Porter's seat.\">federal \u200bgovernment<\/a> to step\u2064 in and take control of the millions of dollars and other assets that Murdaugh illicitly obtained through \u2062his \u200dlegal work. For nearly two years, these assets have been under \u200bstate control, \u200cbut Murdaugh&#8217;s attorneys argue \u200cthat the federal government should handle \u2064the proceedings without charging exorbitant fees like the state-appointed receivers.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/alex-murdaugh-pleads-guilty-to-financial-crimes-the-first-time-hes-admitted-blame-to-a-judge-5496002?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Alex Murdaugh Pleads Guilty \u200cto Financial \u2064Crimes\u2014the First Time He\u2019s Admitted Blame to a Judge<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; \u20639\/21\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/alex-murdaugh-makes-his-first-appearance-in-court-since-his-murder-trial-5491691?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Alex Murdaugh \u200dMakes His First\u200b Appearance in Court Since His Murder \u200bTrial<\/strong><\/a>  \u200c- 9\/14\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The state-appointed receivers, responsible for \u2062managing \u2063Murdaugh&#8217;s assets, have demanded transparency from his lawyers regarding their own compensation. These receivers\u2064 have already denied a\u2064 request for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-interest-in-big-tech-regulation-grows-on-both-sides\/\" title=\"Senate Interest in Big Tech Regulation Grows on Both Sides\">additional funds<\/a> \u2062to support Murdaugh&#8217;s appeal of his life sentence without parole for the murder of his wife and son.<\/p>\n<p>This battle over Murdaugh&#8217;s ill-gotten\u200c gains emerged following his recent guilty\u2063 plea\u200b to \u206322 financial crimes. While serving a\u200b life sentence for the murders, Murdaugh awaits\u2062 sentencing \u2063in the federal financial crimes case.<\/p>\n<p>In November 2021, Judge Daniel Lee ordered Murdaugh to surrender his assets to the receivers, fearing that he and his family might attempt to conceal them and deprive the victims of their \u200drightful share. The receivers have been diligently\u2064 examining Murdaugh&#8217;s property holdings and bank accounts to determine what can be \u2064used\u200c for his defense. These lawyers, along with a new addition to their team, have been charging substantial fees for their services.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Without the Receivers&#8217;\u200d efforts over the last two years, it is very likely there would \u200bbe nothing left for any of Alex Murdaugh&#8217;s victims,&#8221; stated lawyers Peter McCoy and John Lay.<\/p>\n<p>The exact value of Murdaugh&#8217;s assets \u2063remains\u200c undisclosed in court records, although his lawyers \u2062estimate it to be over $1 million. As part of his plea agreement, Murdaugh has agreed to pay $9 million in restitution.<\/p>\n<p>The receivers claim to \u200chave dedicated nearly 3,000 hours\u2063 to locating Murdaugh&#8217;s assets \u2062and determining his allowable expenses. They have been compensated with over $641,000, which they argue is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/americans-amass-record-1-trillion-in-credit-card-debt\/\" title=\"Americans now hold a staggering  trillion in credit card debt, reaching an all-time high.\">discounted rate compared<\/a> \u2064to the standard contingency rates that Murdaugh \u2062himself used to charge.<\/p>\n<p>Murdaugh&#8217;s\u200d legal team has previously clashed with the state receivers. When his murder trial extended beyond expectations, Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin requested additional funds for his appeal but were denied.<\/p>\n<p>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/latest-fight-in-the-alex-murdaugh-case-is-over-who-controls-the-convicted-murderers-assets\/\" title=\"New Battle in Alex Murdaugh Case: Asset Control Dispute\">lawyers representing clients awaiting\u200b compensation<\/a> from\u200d Murdaugh&#8217;s assets are not\u200c seeking federal intervention, attorney Mark Tinsley, who represents the family of Mallory Beach, a victim of a \u200dfatal boat crash involving \u2064Murdaugh&#8217;s son, criticized Murdaugh&#8217;s lawyers&#8217; motives as a &#8220;scheme to get Dick and Jim paid some more since \u200dthe state court wouldn&#8217;t.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Griffin and Harpootlian have repeatedly emphasized that their defense of Murdaugh was not driven by financial gain, and they accepted significantly less \u2062compensation \u200cthan they would typically receive.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, various individuals involved in the Murdaugh case, including defense \u200dlawyers and a state prosecutor, recently attended a true crime convention in Florida, where they discussed the case with avid fans.<\/p>\n<p>During the CrimeCon convention, Harpootlian assured the audience that he has amassed more wealth than he could possibly spend and pledged to \u200brepresent Murdaugh\u200d pro bono throughout the\u200c appeals process, if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What else am I \u200dgoing to do? Play golf?&#8221; Harpootlian quipped.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\"><em>By Jeffrey Collins<\/em><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why does \u200cMurdaugh&#8217;s legal \u200cteam argue that\u2064 the state-appointed receivers have \u2064been ineffective in \u200ddistributing the funds and providing a\u2064 clear account of their compensation?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The victims and\u2063 their families,&#8221; said Alan Stephens, one of\u2064 the attorneys representing Murdaugh. &#8220;However, \u200cwe believe that\u200b the federal government\u2062 is better equipped \u2064to handle the recovery\u200c of these assets and\u2062 ensure a\u2064 fair distribution to the victims.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Murdaugh&#8217;s legal \u200bteam\u200b argues that\u2062 the state-appointed receivers have been slow to distribute the funds and \u2064have \u2064failed \u200bto provide a clear \u2064account of their own compensation. They claim that the \u200breceivers&#8217; fees have\u2062 been excessive and have\u200c hindered Murdaugh&#8217;s ability to mount a\u200c strong \u2064defense.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u200b have seen a lack\u200c of transparency \u2062and accountability\u2062 from the state-appointed receivers,&#8221; \u200dsaid \u200dStephens. &#8220;By involving the federal government, we believe we can ensure a more efficient and \u200bequitable process.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064addition to requesting the federal government&#8217;s intervention, Murdaugh&#8217;s attorneys are also\u2063 urging the court to reconsider his life sentence without parole. They argue that it is excessive given his cooperation with authorities in the\u2064 financial crimes \u2064case and his willingness \u200bto provide \u2064restitution to the victims.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We acknowledge the seriousness of the crimes he has committed, but \u2062we believe that a \u2063life sentence\u2063 without parole is disproportionate,&#8221; said Stephens. &#8220;If given the opportunity, Mr. Murdaugh is committed to making\u2063 amends \u2064and rebuilding his life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The federal government has not yet responded to the request for intervention, but legal\u2062 experts\u2063 suggest that it may be unlikely for the government to get involved in\u2062 a case that is primarily centered\u200c around state\u200d crimes. However, if the court determines that\u200d the state-appointed \u2063receivers have been ineffective in managing\u2063 Murdaugh&#8217;s assets, the federal government\u200d may \u200cbe called upon to step in.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the victims&#8217;\u200c families remain hopeful\u2063 that \u200cthey will \u200dreceive their share of\u2064 the recovered assets.\u2062 They have expressed\u2063 frustration with the lengthy\u2062 legal proceedings and the delays in the distribution\u200c of funds.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have suffered\u200d greatly as a result\u2062 of Alex Murdaugh&#8217;s actions, and \u200cwe deserve to be compensated,&#8221; said Sarah Johnson, \u200cwhose sister \u2062was one \u200dof \u200dthe victims of \u2062the murders. \u200b&#8221;We urge the court to consider our plight and ensure that justice \u2064is served.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As the legal \u2063battle over the recovery of Alex Murdaugh&#8217;s stolen \u200dassets continues, it remains\u200c to be seen whether the federal government will intervene and bring a resolution to this complex case. In \u2062the\u2064 meantime,\u2064 the victims and their families anxiously await a \u200dfair\u2063 distribution of the funds that were illicitly obtained through Murdaugh&#8217;s \u2064illegal activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COLUMBIA, S.C.\u2014Alex Murdaugh&#8217;s lawyers seek federal control over the remaining millions and assets he acquired through illegal means. State authorities have held these assets for almost two years, but the attorneys claim the federal government refuses to press charges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2048958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2048957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048957","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2048957"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048957\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2048958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2048957"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2048957"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2048957"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}