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Murdaugh's murder convictions overturned; new trial granted
The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions. A new trial will be held following the court's ruling. (sources: foxnews, nbcnews, courttv, nypost, nytimes)
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The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's convictions for the murders of his wife and son, citing improper juror influence. Murdaugh's defense team is preparing for a new trial.
- The South Carolina Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling to overturn Murdaugh's 2023 verdict.
- The court found that a former court clerk improperly influenced jurors during the trial.
- Prosecutors plan to retry the case following the court's decision.
Why it matters
The ruling allows for a new trial, potentially changing the outcome of the case.
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