South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh Murder Convictions Following Jury Misconduct

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the murder convictions of Alex Murdaugh due to juror interference.Justices ruled that Clerk of Court Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors while attempting to market her book.The court also cited error in the admission of prejudicial financial evidence during the 2023 murder trial.Although the convictions are vacated, Alex Murdaugh remains in prison serving a 40-year federal sentence.
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