Murdaugh

Retired Murdaugh Murder Trial Judge Joins Leading Global Dispute Resolution Provider, JAMS

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Atlanta, Georgia – Retired Judge Clifton Newman, known for presiding over the high-profile Alex Murdaugh murder trial in South Carolina, has embarked on a new chapter in his legal career. JAMS, the largest global provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, announced Newman’s addition to their team as a panelist. This move highlights Newman’s esteemed reputation and expertise in the legal field. With over 23 years of experience as a judge on the South Carolina Circuit Court, Newman oversaw an array of civil and criminal cases, including the widely publicized State v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh … Read more

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 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

South Carolina Court Clerk Steps Down Amidst Jury Tampering Investigation in High-Profile Murdaugh Trial

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Walterboro, South Carolina – The court clerk currently under investigation for allegedly interfering with the jury in the high-profile murder trial of Alex Murdaugh has announced her resignation. Rebecca Hill, who served as the Colleton County Clerk of Court for four years, stated that it had been an honor to hold the position, particularly during the nationally publicized Murdaugh trial. During a news conference outside the Colleton County courthouse, Hill explained that her decision to resign was prompted by her reflection on the trial’s significance for South Carolina and the intense scrutiny it attracted from … Read more