The Supreme Court In South Carolina Rules That It Will Hear Alex Murdaugh's Case (8/14/24)

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The latest development in Alex Murdaugh's legal saga involves the South Carolina Supreme Court agreeing to review his appeal for a new murder trial. Murdaugh's defense team has alleged that the jury in his original trial was tampered with by Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill. They claim that Hill improperly influenced the jury, potentially compromising the fairness of the trial. This appeal comes after a lower court denied Murdaugh's request for a new trial earlier this year, despite these serious allegations.
The South Carolina Supreme Court's decision to take up this case is significant as it bypasses the Court of Appeals, highlighting the case's importance and public interest. The appeal will examine whether the alleged jury tampering was severe enough to warrant a new trial. Meanwhile, Murdaugh's broader appeal of his murder convictions continues to move forward, though his defense team requested a delay until the Supreme Court's ruling on the tampering issue is made. This request was denied, meaning the appeal will proceed as scheduled..
The outcome of this Supreme Court review could have major implications, either reaffirming Murdaugh's convictions or potentially opening the door to a new trial​.
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Major twist in Alex Murdaugh case as South Carolina Supreme Court makes bombshell ruling on murderer's appeal | Daily Mail Online