The murder convictions and life sentence of Alex Murdaugh were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty, but the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison any time soon.

A South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction of Alex Murdaugh, citing interference by the court clerk during the 2023 trial.

Attorneys argued the court clerk advised jurors not to believe Murdaugh’s defense.