‘Rose Petal Murder:’ Appeal Takes Aim at ProsecutorsJenn WoodAugust 22, 2026August 22, 2026 by Jenn WoodAugust 22, 2026August 22, 2026 Attorneys for convicted killer Zach Hughes put the state on the spot as they seek to overturn his murder conviction......
‘Flying Colors?’ State Disputes Alex Murdaugh Polygraph ClaimJenn WoodAugust 19, 2026August 22, 2026 by Jenn WoodAugust 19, 2026August 22, 2026 Prosecutors say accused killer was never tested about the murders — and failed the only government polygraph exam he took....
State Seeks To Use Alex Murdaugh’s Prior Testimony At Murder RetrialJenn WoodAugust 10, 2026August 11, 2026 by Jenn WoodAugust 10, 2026August 11, 2026 Prosecutors also renew bids to restrict third-party guilt and polygraph evidence ahead of this week's pretrial hearing......
Murdaugh Retrial: Defense Demands Fresh Search For EvidenceJenn WoodAugust 6, 2026August 10, 2026 by Jenn WoodAugust 6, 2026August 10, 2026 Attorneys seek updated disciplinary records, witness deals and forensic findings ahead of Alex Murdaugh’s second murder trial....
Ross Vilardi’s Attorneys Challenge Key Evidence Pretrial Hearing Gets UnderwayJenn WoodJuly 27, 2026August 2, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 27, 2026August 2, 2026 Defense seeks to limit financial motive evidence, restrict new investigative work and reshape jury selection ahead of October quadruple murder trial......
Josh Kimbrell’s Legal Troubles Reach Critical JunctureJenn WoodJuly 8, 2026July 12, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 8, 2026July 12, 2026 Consequences closing in on Upstate Republican senator, former gubernatorial candidate......
S.C. Data Center Drama: Commissioner’s Emails Fuel Bias AllegationsJenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 6, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 6, 2026 Groups file motion arguing S.C. Public Service Commission member cannot impartially review controversial project......
‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal Takes New Turn as Hughes Seeks New TrialJenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 5, 2026 by Jenn WoodJuly 1, 2026July 5, 2026 Attorneys contend prosecutors' post-trial admissions raise questions about the fairness of Hughes' conviction....
Crossroads 2026: Democrat Attorney General Candidate Tries New ApproachFITSNewsJune 25, 2026June 29, 2026 by FITSNewsJune 25, 2026June 29, 2026 Richard Hricik: "When you owe no one, you can fight for everyone."...
Guilty Plea Adds New Dimension to ‘Rose Petal Murder’ AppealJenn WoodJune 9, 2026June 10, 2026 by Jenn WoodJune 9, 2026June 10, 2026 Newly obtained hearing transcript sheds light on related allegations that have become a flashpoint in Zachary Hughes' appeal of his conviction......