Murder Convictions

• A South Carolina court overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, the prominent attorney convicted of killing his wife and son, setting the stage for potential retrial or release. • The judicial decision reverses the high-profile case that captivated national attention and raised questions about the investigation and trial proceedings. • The overturn marks a significant legal reversal in one of the most closely watched criminal cases in recent years involving a wealthy legal family.

Justices said decision was due to ‘improper external influences on the jury’ by a court clerk during the trialSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe South Carolina supreme court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced South Carolina attorney, due to “shocking jury interference” and ordered a new trial in the 2021 killing of his wife and son.In a unanimous opinion, the justices said that “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” because of what they described as “improper external influences on the jury” by a court clerk during the trial, according to CNN. Continue reading...