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Alex Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions Overturned, Court Orders New Trial

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and ordered a new trial after he was accused of killing his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son Paul Murdaugh in June 2021. On Wednesday, May 13, the court announced they were overturning the guilty verdict because they believed the original trial was damaged by the “improper” influence of county clerk Becky Hill. “Although we are aware of the time, money and effort expended for this lengthy trial, we have no choice but to reverse the denial of Murdaugh’s motion for a new trial due to Hill’s improper external influences...