The South Carolina Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that it will hear arguments to determine if former Lowcountry attorney Alex Murdaugh was wrongly denied a new murder trial. The court will review a previous ruling by former South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal, who denied Murdaugh's motion for a retrial in January 2024 following allegations of jury tampering.
Murdaugh, 56, was convicted in 2023 for the murder of his wife and son, a crime that took place in 2021 at their Colleton County home. His attorneys argued that the trial was unfair due to alleged jury tampering by former Colleton County court clerk Becky Hill. The defense claims Hill used the high-profile trial to promote her book, compromising the integrity of the proceedings.
In July, Murdaugh's attorneys formally requested that the South Carolina Supreme Court review Justice Toal's ruling. This motion followed their initial request for a retrial in October 2023. Despite the serious allegations, Hill and jurors from the trial have denied any tampering. Hill resigned from her position as Colleton County court clerk on March 25 of this year.
The Supreme Court's decision to take up the case adds another chapter to the ongoing legal battle surrounding Murdaugh's conviction. SummervilleNews.net will keep you updated on any new developments to this ongoing story.
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