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Alex Murdaugh Murder Conviction Tossed by South Carolina Court

Updated 2026-05-13 17:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh, citing a biased court clerk’s comments during his trial. The case now returns to lower courts.

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The state's high court ruled that Murdaugh was denied a fair trial due to comments from a court clerk suggesting guilt.
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