South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Convictions; Murdaugh Sues Clerk

South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Convictions; Murdaugh Sues Clerk

The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence, citing jury tampering by a court clerk, and ordered a new trial. This decision was unanimous and based on findings that a court official improperly influenced the jury during Murdaugh's trial.

Following the court's ruling, Alex Murdaugh initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit against Rebecca "Becky" Hill, the former Colleton County Clerk of Court, alleging that she tampered with the jury during his 2023 murder trial. The lawsuit marks a new legal chapter in the ongoing proceedings surrounding Murdaugh's case in South Carolina.

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18 मई 2026
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Alex Murdaugh files civil rights suit against ex-court clerk over alleged jury tampering
Alex Murdaugh files civil rights suit against ex-court clerk over alleged jury tampering

NBC News • 18 मई 16:37

Alex Murdaugh has initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit against former Colleton County Clerk of Court Rebecca "Becky" Hill, alleging jury tampering during his 2023 murder trial.

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Convicted SC killer Alex Murdaugh to receive new trial
Convicted SC killer Alex Murdaugh to receive new trial

Post and Courier • 13 मई 21:00

The South Carolina Supreme Court has unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions due to jury tampering by a court official, mandating a new trial.

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Timeline of Alex Murdaugh murder case, as new trial ordered : NPR
Timeline of Alex Murdaugh murder case, as new trial ordered : NPR

NPR • 13 मई 17:14

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions due to jury tampering by a court clerk, ordering a new trial.

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Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions overturned
Alex Murdaugh’s double murder convictions overturned

NBC News • 13 मई 15:00

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence, citing improper jury influence by a court clerk, and has ordered a new trial.

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

CNN • 13 मई 14:17

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions due to improper jury influence by a court clerk, mandating a new trial.

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