Crimes

Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Receives 40-Year Sentence for Financial Crimes in Federal Court

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HAMPTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA – Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh was given a 40-year prison sentence on Monday by a federal judge, following his guilty plea to numerous financial crimes. These crimes included charges of conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering. The judge also ordered Murdaugh to pay over $8.7 million in restitution to his victims. This federal sentence will run concurrently with the 27-year sentence he is already serving for similar misconduct in state court. Murdaugh, a disbarred attorney, was found guilty in state court of defrauding his personal injury clients and law firm out of … Read more

Disgraced Attorney Faces Sentencing for Financial Crimes and Double Murder Convictions

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HAMPTON COUNTY, South Carolina – After a tumultuous legal career marred by shocking crimes and deceit, Alex Murdaugh, the disbarred attorney, is set to face his sentencing in federal court. Dressed in a prison jumpsuit and shackles, Murdaugh awaits judgement for stealing from clients and his own law firm. While already serving a lifetime sentence without parole for the murder of his wife and son, this sentencing adds another layer of punishment to his sordid story. According to a report by federal agents, Murdaugh could potentially face a prison term of 17 to 22 years. … Read more

Disgraced Lawyer Alex Murdaugh Set to Face Sentencing for Financial Crimes Amidst Murder Convictions

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Hampton, South Carolina – Former lawyer Alex Murdaugh is set to be sentenced in federal court on Monday for stealing from clients and his law firm. Murdaugh is already serving a life sentence without parole for the murder of his wife and son. Federal agents have recommended a prison sentence of 17 to 22 years for additional charges. These charges are in addition to the 27-year prison sentence Murdaugh received for financial crimes in state court, which he will have to serve if his murder convictions are overturned on appeal. The plea deal includes a … Read more

Virginia Beach Double Murder Trial: Jury Deliberates After Testimony Reveals Horrific Crimes

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A jury is set to deliberate in the Cola Beale IV double murder trial after two days of testimony. The Commonwealth rested after 15 witnesses testified about a series of violent crimes that occurred in late March 2022. Beale faces charges of aggravated murder, animal cruelty causing death, arson, and gun charges. Aggravated murder carries a potential sentence of life in prison without parole. Beale admitted to killing his girlfriend, Czavi’er Hill, and his father figure, Clifton Baxter, in Virginia Beach before traveling to Norfolk and killing his cousin. He was … Read more