Alex Murdaugh legal proceedings

Developing StoryLast updated MAR 11
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Alex Murdaugh's legal team argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court on February 11, 2026, seeking to overturn his double murder convictions, alleging jury tampering by former clerk Becky Hill. As of February 11, 2026, Murdaugh maintains his innocence, and the Supreme Court is reviewing the appeal. Hill has pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to her conduct during the trial, including showing sealed exhibits to a reporter and lying about it. Murdaugh was previously sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for 22 financial crimes on April 1, 2024, and 27 years for state financial crimes on November 29, 2023, both running concurrently with his life sentences for murder.

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2026

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The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments on February 11, 2026, concerning Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder convictions. His legal team argues that the former clerk of court, Becky Hill, tampered with the jury. Hill has since pleaded guilty to charges related to her conduct during the trial.

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Alex Murdaugh's lawyers presented arguments before the South Carolina Supreme Court seeking to overturn his murder convictions. The defense focused on allegations of jury tampering by the former court clerk, Becky Hill, while prosecutors defended the conviction. Murdaugh maintains his innocence.

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Oral arguments for Alex Murdaugh's appeal are scheduled for February 11, 2026, before the South Carolina Supreme Court. The hearing will focus on legal issues such as jury tampering allegations and evidentiary rulings, rather than determining if Murdaugh will be freed. Legal experts suggest new trials on appeal are rare and typically granted due to procedural errors.

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2025

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Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill has pleaded guilty to criminal charges for showing sealed court exhibits, including crime scene photos, to a reporter and subsequently lying about it in court. This development is seen as potentially reviving Alex Murdaugh's efforts to obtain a new trial.

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2024

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A South Carolina judge denied Alex Murdaugh's request for a new trial on January 30, 2024, ruling that alleged jury tampering by a court clerk did not influence the guilty verdict. Murdaugh was also sentenced to 40 years in federal prison on April 1, 2024, for stealing from clients, with this sentence to run concurrently with his life sentences for murder.

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2023

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The judge who presided over Alex Murdaugh's murder trial, Clifton Newman, has recused himself from hearing Murdaugh's request for a new trial. Newman cited a "personal relationship" with a former juror as the reason for his recusal. Murdaugh's legal team had requested a new trial, alleging jury tampering by the court clerk.

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2022

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2021

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