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Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions overturned by South Carolina Supreme Court
The South Carolina Supreme Court has granted Alex Murdaugh a new trial after finding juror influence during the original proceedings. Prosecutors plan to retry the case. (sources: foxnews, nbcnews, cbsnews, washingtonpost, postandcourier)
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The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions for the deaths of his wife and son. The court found that a court clerk improperly influenced jurors during the trial.
- The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that jurors were improperly influenced by a court clerk.
- Murdaugh was convicted three years ago for the murders of his wife and son.
- Prosecutors intend to retry Murdaugh for the murders.
Why it matters
The decision highlights issues related to juror conduct and trial integrity.
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foxnewsAlex Murdaugh wins new trial after court clerk allegedly told jurors not to be 'fooled' by defensenbcnewsAlex Murdaugh’s convictions for murder of wife and son overturnedcbsnewsWhy Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction was overturnedwashingtonpostCourt overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife, son