Judge denies Murdaugh’s request for a retrial in evidentiary hearing
Justice Jean Toal with the Richland County Courthouse denies Alex Murdaugh request for a retrial
Justice Jean Toal with the Richland County Courthouse denies Alex Murdaugh request for a retrial
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.
Alex Murdaugh’s defense team was back in a Columbia courtroom on Friday to continue their push for a retrial on his double murder conviction.
“This is not the trial of Ms. Hill. And issues about motives and so forth and the possible commission of crimes are not what this inquiry is about. It is about her contact if any with the juror, and what she said,” says Judge Jean Toal.
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys could call the judge who convicted him as a witness.
There have been new developments in Alex Murdaugh’s attempt to get a new trial.
The Murdaugh family’s former home and scene of mother and son’s murders is scheduled to be sold in an online auction in February, according to online records.
New information continues to emerge regarding Alex Murdaugh’s efforts for a retrial.
The attorneys for Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill have released a statement regarding her recent plagiarism allegations.
A victim of Alex Murdaugh is speaking out after his plea deal for his financial crimes.