Judge denies Alex Murdaugh's bid for a new murder trial after allegations of jury tampering. What's next for the convicted killer and disbarred attorney? Find out!
Alex Murdaugh, the double-murder convict, faced a setback as a South Carolina judge rejected his plea for a new trial. The defense team's claims of jury tampering by a court clerk were dismissed, leaving Murdaugh's fate sealed. With this ruling, the legal battle continues for the disgraced figure.
Despite the denial, Alex Murdaugh's legal saga is far from over. His request for a new trial was based on accusations of misconduct, adding another chapter to his already complex case. As he remains in the spotlight, speculation swirls about the next steps in his legal journey.
Meanwhile, the judge's decision not to grant a new trial marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal drama surrounding Alex Murdaugh. The public's interest in the case shows no sign of waning, as spectators await further developments in this high-profile trial.
In a surprising turn of events, the county clerk's alleged influence on jurors has raised questions about the fairness of the trial. The intricacies of the judicial system are on full display, underscoring the intricacies and challenges faced in high-stakes legal battles.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ A South Carolina judge on Monday denied Alex Murdaugh's bid for a new trial after his defense team accused a clerk of court with ...
A judge denied Alex Murdaugh's request for a new murder trial after he alleged a clerk tampered with the jury.
Alex Murdaugh will not receive a new murder trial, South Carolina judge rules · Alex Murdaugh stands next to the witness booth during a break in his trial for ...
Convicted murderer Richard "Alex" Murdaugh will not get a new murder trial after a hearing on jury tampering allegations against a public official.
Alex Murdaugh is returning to a South Carolina courtroom, but this time the convicted killer, disbarred attorney and admitted thief won't be fidgeting in ...
Murdaugh, 55, convicted of murder of wife and son in 2021, had said county clerk swayed jurors before they delivered guilty verdict.
Judge rules that even if Colleton County Clerk did tell jurors to watch Murdaugh's actions and body language on the stand, the defence failed to prove ...
The evidentiary hearing is expected to include the testimony of 11 jurors from the original murder trial, as well as County Clerk of Court Becky Hill.
Murdaugh hasn't even started the regular appeals of his sentence, where his lawyers are expected to argue several reasons why his murder trial was unfair.