South Carolina Supreme Court Orders New Murder Trial for Alex Murdaugh Following Jury Tampering

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new murder trial for Alex Murdaugh following findings of jury tampering by a local court official.This ruling overturns his prior conviction because clerk Rebecca Hill improperly influenced jurors during the initial proceedings.Prosecutors intend to pursue a retrial, though Murdaugh remains behind bars serving multiple sentences for financial fraud.
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