Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial

BBC News 13 May 2026, 08:27 PM by InkBrief News Desk
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A South Carolina court has overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh, a lawyer convicted of killing his wife and son. The state's supreme court ordered a new trial due to alleged bias by the local county clerk, who made comments to jurors during the trial. The clerk's actions are cited as denying Murdaugh his right to a fair trial by an impartial jury. Murdaugh has been serving two life sentences for the murders and an additional prison term for federal financial crimes.
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