LIVE FEED: Murdaugh Appeal is Before S.C. Supreme Court
News and notes from today’s high-stakes appellate hearing …...
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Murdaugh Appeal: Five Questions the Court Could Ask
With oral arguments approaching, here's what is likely to matter most to the justices — and why....
S.C. State House: Key Public Safety Bills at Risk of Dying Quietly
Still Pending. Still Unscheduled. Still Critical....
Death on the Tracks: A Case Still Defined by What Was Missed
Eight years after DJ Smith’s death, a review of detention logs exposes a critical discrepancy in the case file....
‘Stand Your Ground’ Showdown: Defense Pushes Back
South Carolina case heats up as decisive hearing approaches......
Michael Pearson Lawsuit: Evidence of Innocence Ignored
Civil case opens a new front in one of South Carolina’s most scrutinized wrongful conviction battles....
Toxic Justice, Part 6: ‘Forever Litigation’
South Carolina lawmakers didn’t just preserve a corrupt docket — they built its successor....
‘Stand Your Ground’ Showdown: New Motions Target Devices, Depositions, Deleted Messages
Flurry of new motions from plaintiff's attorneys as decisive hearing approaches......
Before Oral Arguments: How Alex Murdaugh’s Appeal Will Actually be Decided
From affirming the verdict to ordering a new trial, the paths before the Supreme Court are narrower than many think......
Paid at Last – But Public Defender Says Hampton County Still at Risk
No guarantees, no reforms — and a warning about what happens if funding fails again...