Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction has been unanimously overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court. A new trial has been ordered for the disgraced attorney privously convicted for the murders of his wife and son. The ruling was based on jury tampering accusations against court clerk Becky Hill, of improperly influencing jurors, depriving Murdaugh of a fair trial. The court also noted that the original trial judge erred by allowing extensive testimony on Murdaugh's financial crimes.
The two consecutive life sentences against Murdaugh have been vacated. Prosecutors now intend to retry the murder case by January 2027. Murdaugh will remain in prison, as he is still serving roughly 67 years for numerous financial crimes and fraud, to which he plead guilty.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
- Amie Williams - juror in Alex Murdaugh's murder trial / Author of "The Long Road to Justice: Unraveling Alex Murdaugh's Tangled Web"
- John Mobley - Trial attorney, John Mobley Law Firm, https://johnmobley.com/
- Dr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Host of a new podcast "On The Couch with Dr. Bethany Marshall," Author: "Deal Breaker,” featured in hit show: "Paris in Love" on Peacock, www.drbethanymarshall.com , Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, Twitter: @DrBethanyLive
- Dr. Michelle DuPre - forensic pathologist and former medical examiner, former detective: Lexington County Sheriff's Department, Author: “Money, Mischief, and Murder: The Murdaugh Dynasty...the Rest of the Story," "Homicide Investigation Field Guide" & "Child Abuse Investigation Field Guide", rorensic consultant, DMichelleDupreMD.com
- Jennifer Wood - Journalist and Director of research at FITSNews.com, Twitter: @IndyJenn_,
- Dave Mack- Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'
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