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The Murdaugh story isn’t finished yet — new court fight could change everything

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentences last month, citing issues of jury influence during the original trial, without ruling on his innocence (The State Newspaper, 2024)Alex Murdaugh is scheduled for a pretrial hearing concerning the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, following the overturning of his convictions. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentences last month, citing issues of jury influence during the original trial, without ruling on his innocence. Murdaugh remains incarcerated, serving separate federal and state sentences for financial crimes, including stealing millions from clients and his former law firm. His legal team plans to request permission for him to wear civilian clothing and appear without restraints in future proceedings to avoid prejudicing potential jurors. Defense attorneys are also seeking to retest DNA evidence found under Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails, obtain a laptop for evidence review, and move any potential retrial out of Colleton County. In fullThe Murdaugh saga isn’t over as family patriarch heads back to court in a murder retrial fightThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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