Alex Murdaugh legal proceedings
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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February 2026 — 3 developments
The South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments on February 11, 2026, concerning Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder convictions.
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.
Alex Murdaugh's lawyers presented arguments before the South Carolina Supreme Court seeking to overturn his murder convictions.
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.
Oral arguments for Alex Murdaugh's appeal are scheduled for February 11, 2026, before the South Carolina Supreme Court.
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.
December 2025 — 1 developments
Former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill has pleaded guilty to criminal charges for showing …
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.
May 2025 — 1 developments
The former trial clerk, Becky Hill, was arrested and charged with felony misconduct, which was seen as potentially reviving Murdaugh's efforts for a new trial.
The former trial clerk, Becky Hill, was arrested and charged with felony misconduct, which was seen as potentially reviving Murdaugh's efforts for a new trial.
April 2024 — 1 developments
Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for 22 financial crimes, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud.
Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for 22 financial crimes, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud. This sentence will run concurrently with his state sentences.
January 2024 — 2 developments
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.
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.
A judge denied Murdaugh's motion for a new trial, which was based on allegations of jury tampering by the court clerk.
A judge denied Murdaugh's motion for a new trial, which was based on allegations of jury tampering by the court clerk.
November 2023 — 3 developments
Murdaugh was sentenced to 27 years in prison for the state financial crimes, to be served concurrently with his life sentences for murder.
Murdaugh was sentenced to 27 years in prison for the state financial crimes, to be served concurrently with his life sentences for murder.
Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to all 22 state charges related to financial crimes, including money laundering, wire fraud, and bank fraud.
Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty to all 22 state charges related to financial crimes, including money laundering, wire fraud, and bank fraud.
The judge who presided over Alex Murdaugh's murder trial, Clifton Newman, has recused himself from hearing Murdaugh's request for a new trial.
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.
September 2023 — 1 developments
Murdaugh appeared in state court for hearings related to numerous financial crimes, with some of the 101 charges set for trial beginning the week of November 27.
Murdaugh appeared in state court for hearings related to numerous financial crimes, with some of the 101 charges set for trial beginning the week of November 27.
March 2023 — 2 developments
Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders of his wife and son.
Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders of his wife and son.
A jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty of two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime in the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.
A jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty of two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime in the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh.
January 2023 — 1 developments
The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh began in the fourteenth circuit of the South Carolina Circuit Court.
The murder trial of Alex Murdaugh began in the fourteenth circuit of the South Carolina Circuit Court.
July 2022 — 2 developments
Alex Murdaugh was charged with the murders of his wife and son, marking a significant escalation in the legal proceedings against him.
Alex Murdaugh was charged with the murders of his wife and son, marking a significant escalation in the legal proceedings against him.
The South Carolina Supreme Court officially disbarred Alex Murdaugh from practicing law in South Carolina due to his admitted "reprehensible misconduct.
The South Carolina Supreme Court officially disbarred Alex Murdaugh from practicing law in South Carolina due to his admitted "reprehensible misconduct."
October 2021 — 1 developments
Alex Murdaugh was arrested at a drug rehab facility in Orlando, Florida, on charges of stealing over…
Alex Murdaugh was arrested at a drug rehab facility in Orlando, Florida, on charges of stealing over $4 million in insurance settlements intended for the sons of his late housekeeper.
June 2021 — 1 developments
Alex Murdaugh's wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, were found murdered at their family home in Moselle, South Carolina.
Alex Murdaugh's wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, were found murdered at their family home in Moselle, South Carolina. Paul was shot twice with a shotgun, and Maggie was shot multiple times with a rifle.