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Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Denied New Trial Despite Allegations of Jury Tampering by Clerk of Court

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a prehearing, Judge Jean Toal made it clear that she would base her decision on allegations of jury tampering in the case of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh on a federal ruling. The defense had to prove interference with the jury and its influence on their verdict. However, it was unlikely that Toal would grant a new trial for Murdaugh based on these allegations. At a hearing in the Richland County courthouse, Toal reiterated her intention to follow the precedent set in a federal ruling. She would ask the 12 jurors a … Read more

Former South Carolina Attorney Alex Murdaugh Denied New Murder Trial, Judge Rules

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Columbia, South Carolina – Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina attorney who was convicted last year of killing his wife and son, will not be granted a new murder trial, a judge ruled Monday. Murdaugh’s attorneys had requested a new trial, alleging that the court clerk tampered with the jury, but the judge, Jean Toal, stated that while the clerk made improper comments to the jury, they did not influence the verdict. The judge also expressed doubts about the credibility of the court clerk, Rebecca “Becky” Hill, suggesting that she may have been influenced by … Read more